Global Export Control Lead – Saudi Compliance

Lenovo; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gender diversity

Employee Assistance Program

CO2 Offset

Lenovo Certified Refurbished portfolio

Internal E-learning Platform

Job summary

Lenovo in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Export Control Specialist to ensure all export, re-export, and transfer activities comply with Saudi regulations and international trade laws. You will lead Lenovo’s compliance program, translate laws into business practices, and manage licenses, classifications, and audits.

The role involves liaison with customs, maintaining documentation, and conducting due diligence and screenings to prevent unauthorized exports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or Law.
• 4–7 years of experience in customs and trade compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi export/import laws, ZATCA procedures, FASAH customs platform, and international control regimes (ITAR/EAR, UK/EU).
• Expertise in import/export compliance, customs clearance, HS classification, and duty planning.
• Experience with sanctions/restricted-party screening and Saudi-specific platforms (FASAH, ZATCA, SASO/SABER).
• Proficiency in ERP systems (especially SAP trade/customs modules) and Microsoft Office.
• Fluency in English and Arabic; strong analytical and cross-functional coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all export transactions comply with Saudi and international export control laws and regulations.
• Prepare, manage, and maintain export licenses, authorizations, and permits for controlled goods and technologies.
• Classify items and technologies using ECCN/HS codes and keep accurate export control records.
• Review commercial invoices, shipping documents, and end-use statements for compliance.
• Maintain export documentation according to record-keeping requirements.
• Report and investigate suspected export control breaches, escalating as needed.
• Conduct due diligence and restricted party screening against relevant sanctions lists.
• Implement and support internal export control policies, audits, and advise on classification to prevent unauthorized exports.

Skills

Regulatory audits

Lean Six Sigma

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

English proficiency

Arabic proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP trade module

MS Office

Job description

Lenovo in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Export Control Specialist to ensure all export, re-export, and transfer activities comply with Saudi regulations and international trade laws. You will lead Lenovo’s compliance program, translate laws into business practices, and manage licenses, classifications, and audits.

The role involves liaison with customs, maintaining documentation, and conducting due diligence and screenings to prevent unauthorized exports.