Internal Controls & Trade Compliance Specialst

Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA); North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg is seeking a compliance professional to support internal control, risk, and trade compliance initiatives in North Carolina. You will evaluate risks, maintain documentation, and coordinate corrective actions to align with policies and regulations.

You will partner with internal teams, brokers, and regulators, maintain SAP data for audit readiness, and help prepare for internal and external reviews while promoting a strong culture of ethics and accountability.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in compliance, internal controls, customs, or related fields.
• Working knowledge of import/export regulations and internal control frameworks.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of internal control, risk, and compliance programs.
• Assess operational and compliance risks and coordinate corrective actions.
• Manage import/export compliance activities including HTS, Schedule B, ECCN, and trade classifications.
• Maintain trade compliance documentation in SAP and related systems for audit readiness.
• Coordinate audits and remediation activities with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Audit experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP ERP

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)

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