This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and diverse team within a global leader in the healthcare industry, where your expertise in export control and customs compliance will help shape the future of medical technology worldwide. This role offers the perfect balance of flexibility and challenge, contributing to a purpose-driven organisation. We are looking for someone who wants to take a step back from the daily 'firefighting' of trade & customs compliance operations and focus on the high-impact, complex projects. The successful candidate will be working in a team whose goal is to always be looking at how to improve the export controls & customs programme worldwide.

If you're a motivated professional eager to take on new challenges and be part of a team that values collaboration, creativity, and compliance, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: Erlangen, Bayern, Germany. 60% hybrid (two days work onsite).

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct regular reviews and monitoring activities in a global organization to identify potential risk areas and implement corrective actions to ensure compliance with export control and customs regulations.
Analyze and monitor risks associated with export control compliance in line with defined monitoring requirements.
Enforce the Internal Control Program (ICP) and monitor business activities to ensure adherence to ICP and local laws.
Perform internal audits according to export control requirements and analyze results, creating necessary actions in the monitoring tool.
Oversee the implementation of remediation actions to address identified deficiencies.
Develop methods and standards for reviews to support the global compliance organization.
Implement standardized export and customs processes tailored to specific business needs.
Manage the development and implementation of internal review and monitoring tools and provide ongoing support.

Qualifications:

University degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field.
Extensive professional experience in export control, customs management, and compliance.
Additional auditing experience is a plus.
Strong knowledge of international trade regulations and customs procedures.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in MS Office, especially PowerPoint, Excel, and SAP. Experience in the field without a degree is also welcome.

Skills:

Proficient in English and the local language; knowledge of additional languages is a plus.
Strong organizational, project management, and communication abilities.
Leadership and collaboration skills across organizational levels.
Self-motivated and able to work independently, managing multiple demands effectively.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an interest in innovative projects in export control and customs.

Our client is a leading global medical technology company with a dedicated team shaping the future of healthcare. Their culture values diverse perspectives and encourages open debate and innovation.

Equal Opportunity: We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.

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