Head of Export Control & Customs Manager DACH (f/m/d)

Role Summary

Shape the future of Export Control & Customs across DACH. Lead a regional team of experts and drive a robust export control and customs framework across multiple countries under the direction of the Head of Finance DACH / VP Finance CFO DACH.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the Export Control & Customs function across DACH, ensuring full compliance with international trade, customs, and export control regulations.
• Define and execute the regional Export Control & Customs strategy, partnering closely with business and functional stakeholders to support sustainable growth and risk mitigation.
• Build, develop, and lead a high‑performing DACH team, driving capability development, training, awareness, and accountability across the organization.
• Oversee governance, audits and regulatory compliance, including due diligence processes, licensing, screening activities, classifications, and manage internal and external audits.
• Drive process excellence and digital transformation, continuously improving efficiency, standardization, and compliance through innovative customs and export control solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in Export Control, Customs, and International Trade Compliance within multinational organisations, managing complex and multi‑country operations.
• Strong expertise in global trade regulations, including Customs, EU & Swiss Export Control, US OFAC, BIS, and other relevant international compliance frameworks.
• Proven people‑leadership skills with experience building, developing, and managing high‑performing teams and coordinating external consultants.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing abilities, successfully partnering with senior leadership, internal customers, and key business functions.
• Strong analytical and project‑management capabilities, with a track record of identifying risks, driving corrective actions, leading strategic initiatives, and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken), with the ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, practical business guidance.

Salary and Benefits

Starting annual salary 85,000€ per year, variable component included. 30 days paid vacation; flexible work options with remote and in‑office arrangements; ongoing training and development opportunities; health and life insurance; paid time off; parental and care leave; support for chronic conditions; confidential employee assistance program; access to learning platforms such as Coursera.

EEO Statement

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.