Export Control Specialist (m / w / d)

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Export Control Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of export regulations, particularly within the EU with a focus on Germany, Poland and Belgium. This role will be instrumental in ensuring compliance with export control regulations and working closely with BAFA. This role requires proactive individual with excellent analytical and technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all export activities comply with German and EU export control laws and regulations, including compliance with dual-use goods, military goods, and embargo-related regulations.
• Act as the main point of contact for all interactions with BAFA, handling licensing processes, and ensuring timely and accurate submission of export license applications.
• Continuously monitor updates to export control regulations, sanctions, and embargoes in Germany, the EU, and globally, and ensure internal processes are updated accordingly .
• Acting as a contact person for future customs audits and all relevant audits concerning Dual Use or export controls
• Monitoring the tariff classification and HS classification of goods for EU and third countries (CH, NO, UK)
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of all export control processes, licensing, and approvals.
• Provide regular reports on export compliance status and any potential risks.
• Preparation of customs and export-specific documentation (process descriptions, guidelines etc.) and implementation in practice
• Representing the company to authorities

Job Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of German export control regulations, EU export restrictions, and international sanctions
• Minimum 5 years of experience in export control, with a strong focus on German and EU regulations.
• Experience with customs practice in EU (with focus on Germany and / or Poland), including identification of issues related to export
• Excellent knowledge of customs tariff classification, including direct experience with classifying products under Harmonized Tariff System
• Strong Analytical and technical mindset
• Advanced German and English language skills
• Completed university degree in law, International trade law, business administration
• Preferred : Official Government audit experience in Germany
• Preferred : Experience in working with multinational companies or handling complex global transactions

What we offer

• Competitive salaries based on your professional experience
• Fast growing international company with stable employment
• Annual vacation of 30 days and 1 additional day off on your birthday
• Mental Wellbeing Program – the opportunity for free psychological counseling for you and your family members 24 / 7 hotline and online sessions
• AUTODOC Corporate Discount (1,080 Euros per annum) to order parts for their own use at special discounted rates
• Retail discounts of up to 75% on travel, technology, fashion and much more - Opportunities for advancement, further trainings (over 650 courses on soft and hard skills on our e-learning platform) and coaching
• Free English and German language classes
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work
• Referral Program with attractive incentives