Export Control

YAMAZAKI MAZAK SINGAPORE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Yamazaki Mazak Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking an Export Control Officer to ensure full regulatory compliance across Japan METI FEFTA, SGCA/SGCO, and Mazak ICP. You will be the central contact for export control, managing classifications, permits, and risk assessments.

The role involves training, policy implementation, and advisory support to Sales, Service, Production, and Engineering, while coordinating with Mazak Japan HQ. 3–7 years in export control is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and regulatory interpretation skills.
• High attention to detail and compliance mindset.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce export control policies across all departments.
• Ensure compliance with METI/FEFTA, SGCA/SGCO, and ICP.
• Classify machine-tool parts, CNC components, data; assess ITT risks.
• Coordinate export permits and track approvals for shipments.
• Engage sales, service, production, and engineering on export risks.
• Develop guidelines, SOPs, and audit-ready documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Regulatory interpretation

Detail oriented

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Education

Engineering/Compliance/Legal/Business degree

Export control/trade compliance certification

Job description

Role Purpose:

The Export Control Officer is responsible for ensuring Yamazaki Mazak Singapore’s full compliance with export control regulations, including Japan METI (FEFTA), Singapore Strategic Goods Control Act (SGCA/SGCO), and Mazak Global Internal Compliance Program (ICP).

This role serves as the central point of contact for export control matters, supporting daily operations, business travel compliance, and technology transfer controls—while providing critical backup support to the existing Export Control Department (ECD) function to mitigate single-point-of-failure risk.

Key Responsibilities

1. Export Control Compliance & Governance

• Implement and enforce company export control policies across all departments
• Ensure compliance with:
  • Japan METI (FEFTA) regulations
  • Singapore Strategic Goods Control Act (SGCA/SGCO)
  • Mazak Global Internal Compliance Program (ICP)
• Monitor regulatory updates and recommend policy/process improvements

2. Classification & Risk Assessment

• Perform classification of:
  • Machine-tool parts, CNC components, and sub-assemblies
  • Technical data (drawings, NC programs, PLC logic, manuals, etc.)
  • Assess risk of Intangible Technology Transfer (ITT), including deemed exports
• Provide guidance when classification is unclear and escape to HQ ECD where required

3. Permit Management & Regulatory Submissions

• Coordinate and apply for export permits for controlled goods and technologies
• Track approval timelines and ensure compliance before shipment or transfer
• Liaise with relevant authorities (e.g., Singapore Customs) and Mazak Japan HQ

4. Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory

• Act as the main advisory point for:
  • Sales, Service, Production, Engineering teams
  • Cross-border technical discussions or customer interactions
  • Support departments in identifying export control risks in operations

5. Training, Awareness & Documentation

• Conduct regular export control training and awareness sessions on prohibited items and export compliance risks
• Develop user-friendly guidelines, SOPs, and checklists
• Maintain accurate documentation, audit trails, and compliance records
• Ensure readiness for internal and external audits

6. Incident Management & Escalation

• Investigate and report potential breaches (e.g., unauthorized data transfer, non-compliance)
• Escalate issues to management and Mazak Japan HQ ECD where required
• Support corrective and preventive action implementation

Requirements & Competencies

Education & Professional Background

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Compliance, Legal, Business, or related field
• Certification in export control / trade compliance (preferred but not mandatory)

Experience

• 3–7 years of experience in:
  • Export control / trade compliance / regulatory compliance
  • Manufacturing or precision engineering industry preferred
  • Familiarity with:
    • Export licensing processes
    • Technical data control / ITT risks

Core Competencies & Skills

• Strong analytical and regulatory interpretation skills
• High attention to detail and compliance mindset
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information with integrity