Senior Classification Lead & J&C Special Project Coordinator EMEA (f/m/d)

Schneider Electric; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Parental leave

Flexible work options

Confidential counseling

Zusammenfassung

Schneider Electric seeks an experienced Export Control Jurisdiction & Classification expert to lead EMEA activities, drive automation and data integrity, and partner with Engineering, Procurement, Product Management and Compliance. Based in Europe, you will ensure compliant classifications across commodities, software and technology, supporting global regulatory changes.

The role emphasizes automation, process improvement, and scalable classification solutions within a multinational environment.

Qualifikationen

• 5–10 years in export control jurisdiction and classification.
• Knowledge of EU Dual-Use Regulation and related methodologies.
• Strong understanding of UK export controls and EMEA requirements.
• Experience classifying hardware, software, encryption items and technology.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving change.
• Bachelor’s degree and willingness to travel.

Aufgaben

• Serve as the primary EMEA SME and escalation point for jurisdiction and export classification.
• Lead and support EMEA/global J&C initiatives after regulatory changes or business transformations.
• Integrate export classification requirements into product development and R&D lifecycles.
• Support CoE initiatives: classification governance, de minimis, FDR analyses, tech transfer programs.
• Lead regional classification projects with documentation, automation, governance and data quality.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Digital, Product Management, Sales and Compliance to meet objectives.
• Communicate regulatory developments and classification requirements to CoEs and stakeholders.
• Drive automation, data integrity, efficiency and scalable classification solutions.

Kenntnisse

Export control expertise

EU export controls

UK export controls

Cross-functional leadership

Travel readiness

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP GTS

Jobbeschreibung

Context

Within the Legal / Compliance function, in the Export Control scope, this role is key to securing export classification and jurisdiction & classification activities across the EMEA region.

Within the Legal / Compliance function, in the Export Control scope, this role is key to securing export classification and jurisdiction & classification activities across the EMEA region. You will help ensure consistency, scalability and compliance of classifications for commodities, software, technology and services, while supporting regional and global programs driven by regulatory changes, business priorities and organizational transformation.

Location

This role is based in Spain, in Barcelona (preferably).

It could be based in France, in Rueil-Malmaison or Grenoble or in Germany, in Düsseldorf or Berlin.

There is no relocation for this position.

Your role

Reporting to the Director, Global Jurisdiction & Classification (J&C), you will serve as the primary EMEA classification subject matter expert and escalation point for jurisdiction and export classification matters.

You will lead the successful execution of EMEA J&C activities, coordinate cross-functional projects and contribute to continuous improvement, with a strong focus on automation, digitalization, data quality and compliance outcomes.

Your missions

• Serve as the primary EMEA subject matter expert and escalation point for jurisdiction and export classification matters.
• Lead and support EMEA and global J&C initiatives resulting from regulatory changes, business transformation efforts, acquisitions and strategic compliance projects.
• Drive the integration of export classification requirements into the early stages of the product development and R&D lifecycle.
• Support Export Control CoE initiatives, including classification governance, de minimis assessments, Foreign Direct Product Rule analyses, and technology control and transfer programs.
• Lead regional classification projects through standardized project management practices, including process documentation, automation, change management, communication and data governance.
• Partner with Engineering, Procurement, Digital, Product Management, Sales, Compliance, Learning and other stakeholders to deliver classification and compliance objectives.
• Communicate the impact of EMEA export control regulatory developments and classification requirements to global Export Control CoEs and key stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, data integrity, process efficiency and scalable classification solutions.

Your profile

• You have 5 to 10 years of experience in export control jurisdiction and classification, preferably within a multinational environment.
• You bring expert knowledge of EU export control regulations, including EU Dual-Use Regulation and related classification methodologies.
• You have a strong understanding of UK export controls and familiarity with other EMEA country‑specific requirements.
• You have demonstrated experience classifying hardware, software, encryption items and technology.
• You have experience managing cross‑functional projects and driving organizational change.
• You hold at least a Bachelor’s degree and are able to travel as business needs require.

Your Skills

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and multiple functional areas.
• Experience with SAP GTS and related trade compliance technologies would be preferred.
• Experience supporting automation, digital transformation, AI‑enabled solutions or process optimization initiatives would be highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and database management.

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Our Total Rewards

• Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: health and life insurance, paid time off, parental and care leave, flexible work options, support for chronic conditions, and confidential counseling for life’s challenges.
• Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: your base salary, short-term incentives or sales incentives, opportunities to own company shares, and retirement savings plans for your future.
• Grow Your Skills and Career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow.
• Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program, sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace.
• Support Your Community. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives that support youth education.

Our Impact Values

Our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – start with us.

Company Size

€40 billion global revenue

+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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