Internal Controls & Trade Compliance Specialst

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies S.a.s. di Externa Italia S.r.l.u.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies S.a.s. di Externa Italia S.r.l.u. in Durham, NC seeks a compliance professional to implement and improve internal control programs and manage import/export compliance within SAP and related systems.

You will assess risks, coordinate corrective actions, and collaborate with internal teams, brokers, and authorities to ensure regulatory alignment and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in compliance, internal controls, customs, international trade, risk management, or a related discipline.
• Internal controls experience and/or auditing experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Working knowledge of import/export regulations, customs compliance requirements, and internal control frameworks.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with SAP ERP or similar enterprise systems preferred.
• Background in manufacturing, supply chain, finance or global trade environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of internal control, risk, and compliance programs.
• Assess operational and compliance risks, evaluate internal controls, and coordinate corrective actions to ensure alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage import/export compliance activities, including HTS, Schedule B, ECCN, Country of Origin, and Free Trade Agreement classifications.
• Maintain accurate customs, trade compliance, and master data documentation within SAP and related systems to support audit readiness.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, compliance reviews, post-entry audits, and remediation activities.
• Partner with internal teams, customs brokers, freight providers, and regulatory authorities to strengthen compliance processes and resolve trade-related matters.
• Monitor regulatory changes, develop compliance reporting and KPIs, and provide employee training to promote a strong culture of ethics, accountability, and compliance.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Auditing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of internal control, risk, and compliance programs.
• Assess operational and compliance risks, evaluate internal controls, and coordinate corrective actions to ensure alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage import/export compliance activities, including HTS, Schedule B, ECCN, Country of Origin, and Free Trade Agreement classifications.
• Maintain accurate customs, trade compliance, and master data documentation within SAP and related systems to support audit readiness.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, compliance reviews, post-entry audits, and remediation activities.
• Partner with internal teams, customs brokers, freight providers, and regulatory authorities to strengthen compliance processes and resolve trade-related matters.
• Monitor regulatory changes, develop compliance reporting and KPIs, and provide employee training to promote a strong culture of ethics, accountability, and compliance.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in compliance, internal controls, customs, international trade, risk management, or a related discipline.
• Internal controls experience and/or auditing experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Working knowledge of import/export regulations, customs compliance requirements, and internal control frameworks.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with SAP ERP or similar enterprise systems preferred.
• Background in manufacturing, supply chain, finance or global trade environments.

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.

Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)