Trade Compliance Specialist

Rockwell Automation; Rotterdam; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Mindfulness program access

Volunteer Paid Time off

Volunteer/donation matching

Employee Assistance Program

OnTrack wellbeing program

Zusammenfassung

Rockwell Automation is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist in Rotterdam to strengthen its Internal Control Program and ensure EU/US export control compliance. You will collaborate with logistics, legal, and compliance teams to mitigate risks and drive process improvements.

You will manage licensing, denied party screening, match escalations, and export transaction reviews, while supporting automation initiatives and cross-functional teams. The role reports to the EMEA Trade Compliance Manager.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree required or equivalent in Law, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Finance.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a high-paced, international operations environment.
• Experience with SAP ECC/GTS, MS Excel, MS Access; knowledge of AI-driven tools is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Execute EU and US export controls, licensing, sanctions and embargoes.
• Administer denied party and sanctions screening activities daily.
• Investigate and resolve screening matches and escalations; review export transactions for compliance.
• Determine license requirements and support license applications.
• Review exports for prohibited end uses, end users and destinations.
• Maintain export compliance metrics and reporting dashboards.
• Identify gaps and implement corrective actions during audits.
• Support other functional areas (Import Compliance, Logistics, Legal, Finance).
• Assist in compliance system enhancements and automation.

Kenntnisse

SAP (ECC/GTS)

MS Excel

MS Access

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Law/SCM/Business/Finance

Tools

SAP GTS

Oracle GTM

Jobbeschreibung

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description As a Trade Compliance Specialist, you will play a critical role. Your role will involve strengthening and advancing our Internal Control Program. The program must be following EU and U.S. export control regulations, sanctions requirements, and internal customs and export compliance policies. You will be a trusted subject matter expert on export compliance activities, including export transactions, denied party screening, export licensing, and third-party compliance management. You will working closely with business stakeholders, logistics providers, legal counsel, and compliance teams, the Trade Compliance Specialist drives operational excellence by mitigating compliance risks, enhancing processes and controls, and supporting strategic automation initiatives that improve efficiency, consistency, and overall program effectiveness. You will report to the EMEA Trade Compliance Manager and you will be located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Your responsibilities - what you will do

• Execute export compliance related processes: the US and EU export controls, export licensing, sanctions and embargoes
• administer daily denied party and sanctions screening activities
• investigate and resolve screening matches and escalations
• review and approve export transactions for compliance with the EU and US export regulations
• determine license requirements and support export license applications
• review exports for prohibited end uses, end users, and destinations
• maintain export compliance metrics and reporting dashboards
• identify compliance gaps and implement corrective actions within internal and external audits and assessments
• support different other functional areas, such as: Import Compliance, Global Trade Compliance, Global Trade Management COE, Transportation, Product Compliance, Classification, Logistics, Customer Care, Materials Management, IT, Sales, Legal, and Finance
• initiate and participate in compliance system enhancements and automation solutions
• back-up for customs compliance in close collaboration with customs brokers in the Netherlands and other assigned countries

The essential - you will have

• Master's degree in Law, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Finance
• 5 years' working experience minimum in a high-paced, international, operations-oriented business environment
• skills and practical experience as the user of SAP (ECC, GTS), MS Excel, MS Access and AI-driven applications (e.g. MS Copilot)
• knowledge of different physical distribution and transportation, supply chain and logistics principles
• ability to work independently on multiple tasks to meet deadlines, prioritize, and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced environment
• excellent communication skills with English proficiency

The preferred – you might also have

• Professional education or certifications on the US, EU, and local (Member State) export controls and sanctions laws
• proactive mindset for continuous improvements in export and import compliance areas
• experience with SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, or similar trade compliance systems
• customs broker license or equivalent certification to extend customs compliance knowledge and skills
• good understanding of ECCN / HTS classification rules
• experience in developing metrics and compliance dashboards (e.g. Power BI Dashboards)

What we offer

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
• On-demand digital course library for professional development.

And other local benefits!

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles. #LI-hybrid #LI-YSM

Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office. Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 28,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!