Compliance Specialist (H/F) - SAFRAN HELICOPTER ENGINES GERMANY GMBH

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés. Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Helicopter Engines est le leader mondial de la motorisation pour hélicoptères, avec plus de 75 000 moteurs produits depuis sa création. La société offre la plus large gamme de turbomoteurs et compte 2 500 clients répartis dans 155 pays.

Your Responsibilities

• Serve as the central contact for export control, customs and compliance at management level.
• Develop and implement structures and processes based on legal requirements (AWV, EU Dual-Use Regulation, EU law) and internal group guidelines.
• Advise the management and specialist departments as the first point of contact for all export control and compliance issues.
• In collaboration with the CFO and Supply Chain Manager, be responsible for operational day-to-day business in export control and customs.
• Drive the strategic development of our customs area and identify opportunities to optimize processes, systems, and structures.
• Coordinate import and export processes, review trade and customs documents and ensure quality assurance.
• Manage permit administration from application submission and deadline tracking to managing conditions (DE/EU/US).
• Work closely with internal departments and external authorities (e.g. BAFA).
• Actively support official audits from preparation to follow-up.
• Monitor legal developments in foreign trade and weapons law and implement new requirements in a practical manner.
• Design and deliver training on export control, customs and weapons law for various audiences.
• Report directly to the person responsible for exports and to the CFO.

Your Profile

• Completed degree in law, business administration, industrial engineering, international business, customs law or a comparable qualification.
• Several years of relevant experience (at least 810 years) in export control, customs, and compliance management, preferably in an international industrial setting.
• Profound understanding of foreign trade regulations (AWG/AWV, EU Dual-Use Regulation, Union Customs Code) as well as knowledge of US regulations (ITAR, EAR).
• Strong experience in setting up and applying compliance management systems (e.g. IDW PS 980, ISO 37301).
• Confident handling of SAP (MM/SD module) and common MS Office tools.
• Fluent German (C2) and very good English skills (C1).

Your Strengths

• Strategic and analytical thinking with strong legal understanding.
• Excellent communication and consulting skills at all hierarchical levels.
• Team-oriented working style with leadership qualities and diplomatic flair.
• High level of responsibility, resilience, and enthusiasm to proactively tackle complex topics.
• Motivation for continuous development and passion for compliance issues.