Corporate Customs Manager (f/m/d)

Freudenberg; Deutschland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group seeks an experienced International Trade Compliance specialist to lead audits and support subsidiaries on customs and export control matters. The role requires translating complex regulations into practical processes and training teams globally.

You will monitor evolving UCC and regulatory changes, advise on compliance strategies, and collaborate with the International Trade Compliance team to ensure accurate, four-eyes reviewed operations across borders.

Qualifications

• University degree or completed commercial vocational training with a focus on customs, export control, or international trade
• Several years of professional experience in customs and export control within an industrial/manufacturing company
• Sound knowledge of the Union Customs Code (UCC) and German, European, and U.S. (re-)export control regulations
• Strong understanding of operational processes combined with analytical and process-oriented thinking
• Proven ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical and compliant operational solutions
• Advanced knowledge of SAP (ERP and GTS) and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent German and English language skills, along with willingness to travel internationally
• Strong team-oriented mindset and excellent teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Conducting and monitoring internal audits of EagleBurgmann subsidiaries in the areas of customs and export control compliance
• Supporting global subsidiaries across the group on international trade compliance and foreign trade law matters
• Advising and training responsible employees of EagleBurgmann subsidiaries on the legally compliant execution of customs and export control processes
• Regularly reviewing current legislation and adapting global processes accordingly
• Monitoring changes in German, European, and U.S. export control regulations and implementing and adjusting global processes as required
• Supporting and advising the International Trade Compliance team in day-to-day operations and ensuring compliance, including adherence to the four-eyes principle

Skills

German language

English language

Analytical thinking

Process-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

University degree or vocational training in customs/export

Tools

SAP (ERP and GTS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities

• Conducting and monitoring internal audits of EagleBurgmann subsidiaries in the areas of customs and export control compliance
• Supporting global subsidiaries across the group on international trade compliance and foreign trade law matters
• Advising and training responsible employees of EagleBurgmann subsidiaries on the legally compliant execution of customs and export control processes
• Regularly reviewing current legislation and adapting global processes accordingly
• Monitoring changes in German, European, and U.S. export control regulations and implementing and adjusting global processes as required
• Supporting and advising the International Trade Compliance team in day-to-day operations and ensuring compliance, including adherence to the four-eyes principle

Qualifications

• University degree or completed commercial vocational training with a focus on customs, export control, or international trade
• Several years of professional experience in customs and export control within an industrial/manufacturing company
• Sound knowledge of the Union Customs Code (UCC) and German, European, and U.S. (re-)export control regulations
• Strong understanding of operational processes combined with analytical and process-oriented thinking
• Proven ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical and compliant operational solutions
• Advanced knowledge of SAP (ERP and GTS) and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent German and English language skills, along with willingness to travel internationally
• Strong team-oriented mindset and excellent teamwork skills

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

EagleBurgmann Germany GmbH & Co. KG

Welcome to Freudenberg Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications. Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.