Specialist, Export Control and Sanctions Operations

Schneider Electric; Grenoble; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking an EC&S specialist in France to serve as the main contact for EC&S cases and act as the SME for all EC&S issues within the entities. The role requires fluency in English, a 2–5 year background in EC&S with exposure to supply chain risk, and strong analytical and communication skills.

You will ensure compliance with EC&S laws, report non-compliance, and support initiatives including annual internal controls and regional investigations as needed.

Qualifications

• Fluent English.
• Bachelor's degree or adequate.
• 2-5 years EC&S experience, with experience in supply chain / risk management / tendering / project management / business process management are preferred.
• Attention to detail and analytical mindset required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a main contact for the EC&S cases.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for all EC&S issues within the responsible SE entities / businesses, including conducting 4W reviews and regional escalations for all relevant transactions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable EC&S laws, sanctions & regulations and SE EC&S Policy, Directives, and Procedures; identify and correct gaps.
• Report any non-compliance observations and incidents to EC&S CoE Operations/Governance Manager and Business Owners.
• Support EC&S initiatives and activities for site or project, including annual Key Internal Control for EC&S CE.13 and acting as EC&S contact for Supply Chain Security programs.

Skills

Fluent English

Attention to detail

Analytical

Microsoft Excel

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal

Risk management

Supply chain

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

SAP GTS

BFO

Oracle

Job description

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this France based position, the expected pay range is EUR 51.680 - EUR 77.520 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives (annual bonus) at target. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located in France. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Individual’s compensation is positioned within the range based on several factors such as knowledge, job-related skills, experience, potential and relevant education or training.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a main contact for the EC&S cases.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for all EC&S issues within the responsible SE entities / businesses, including conducting 4W reviews and regional escalations for all relevant transactions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable EC&S laws, sanctions & regulations (national & international, when applicable) and SE EC&S Policy, Directives, and Procedures. Identify and correct the gaps, as applicable.
• Report any non-compliance observations and incidents to the EC&S CoE Operations/Governance Manager and Business Owners.
• Support, drive and lead EC&S initiatives / activities for site or project as required including annual Key Internal Control (KIC) for EC&S CE.13 and acting as the EC&S contact for any Supply Chain Security programs (e.g C-TPAT, AEO) or with official authorities.
• Support SE Turkey Management EC&S related inquiries / investigations which can be initiated by Global EC&S CoE.

Deploy Export Control & Sanctions (EC&S) Due Diligence Measures

• Serve as a main contact for the EC&S cases.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for all EC&S issues within the responsible SE entities / businesses, including conducting 4W reviews and regional escalations for all relevant transactions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable EC&S laws, sanctions & regulations (national & international, when applicable) and SE EC&S Policy, Directives, and Procedures. Identify and correct the gaps, as applicable.
• Report any non-compliance observations and incidents to the EC&S CoE Operations/Governance Manager and Business Owners.
• Support, drive and lead EC&S initiatives / activities for site or project as required including annual Key Internal Control (KIC) for EC&S CE.13 and acting as the EC&S contact for any Supply Chain Security programs (e.g C-TPAT, AEO) or with official authorities.
• Support SE Turkey Management EC&S related inquiries / investigations which can be initiated by Global EC&S CoE.

Monitor Transactions with Export Control & Sanctions (EC&S) Risk Identified Proactively

• Conduct EC&S (4Ws) reviews and elevate applicable transactions / projects for EC&S CoE’s approval.
• Monitor transactions with EC&S risk identified proactively, by utilizing local / global IT system (e.g BFO, SAP, SAP GTS, Oracle etc) or reports generated from the systems.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders within the organizations, including Sales, Tender, Project Manager, Finance Controller, Legal etc., to mitigate the EC&S risk.
• Ensure local policy & procedures are implemented by conducting regular audits. In the advent of a process breach, report the transaction to the EC&S CoE Operations Manager, respective stakeholders and ensure the transaction is on hold until all due diligence initiatives are completed and secured.
• Support in the implementation of local / global export control internal audit program, and the execution of any rectification actions.
• Report potential business risks to Regional EC&S Manager.

Optimize Export Control & Sanctions (EC&S) Operations Process Continuously

• In-depth understanding of the business process of the organizations and identify the key stakeholders within each organization to facilitate the implementation of EC&S compliance program.
• Understand and get access (if necessary) to the relevant IT tools / systems which are utilized in business operations and try to identify any opportunity to optimize the EC&S monitoring or due diligence in a more efficient way.
• Identify gaps in implementation of EC&S Policy and Directives, develop and implement mitigation and corrective actions.
• Document EC&S activities, maintaining proper record keeping of transactions, reviews, escalations & approval, training and incidents.
• Educate local teams on EC&S related matters. Maintain local training records & ensure appropriate EC training/s are delivered annually.
• Engage with the SPOC Community, EC&S CoE, joining Open Lines, and other EC related communications campaigns.
• Provide EC support and backup to other countries/regions when required.

Requirements

• Fluent English
• Ability to deliver clear and simple messages and to develop relationships with key partners.
• The position requires a high level of responsibility, with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment.
• Education: Bachelor's degree or adequate.
• Experience: 2-5 years of work EC&S experience, with experience in supply chain / risk management / tendering / project management / business process management are preferred.
• Following Skill Sets are essential:
• “Attention to detail” skill – the person is required to be thorough when reviewing transactional & project details to identify Export Control related red flags.
• “Analytical” skill - ability to examine data and information, identify patterns and trends and make logical conclusions.
• “Microsoft Excel” skill - a fundamental tool for data analysis which offers a range of functionalities, from simple data entry to complex functions like Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, etc.
• “Problem solving” skill - ability to identify and resolve issues.
• “Report writing” skill – the person is required to summarize findings for Export Control & Sanctions reviews and outline the steps for the Company to take.
• “Communication” skill - ability to convey information in a clear and understandable manner.
• “Interpersonal” skill – the person must be able to communicate effectively with all types of personalities to ensure that his/her company is following Export Control regulations correctly.
• “Risk management” skill - ability to identify and minimize potential risks.

What's in it for me?

• High-visibility role where your work directly protects the organization and shapes risk strategy
• Opportunity to build deep expertise in a specialized, high-demand compliance area
• Supportive team culture that invests in your professional development and growth
• Exposure to cross-functional initiatives that expand your strategic and operational impact

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