Global Trade Specialist - Export Control (f/m/d) - Hybrid

About The Role

We are looking for a Trade Specialist with focus on Export Control / US Re-Export Control and Export processing for our European Global Trade Team.

In this role you will ensure compliant, timely, and business-enabling export operations by managing export licensing, classification (ECCN/ECN), sanctions/embargo screening, technology related controls, and recordkeeping. You will partner Sales, Supply Chain, Engineering and Legal to optimize the Internal Compliance Program (ICP) and reduce export-control risks without slowing down the business. You will align frequently with the responsible Export Control Officer / Functional Leader of the other business unit to streamline processes. You will also process export shipments from Germany or the UK.

Responsibilities

• Product and technology classification (e.g., EU Dual‑Use vs. U.S. EAR/ITAR), assign ECCN/ECN and related HTS where needed.
• Maintain the classification database (SAP & E2Open) to keep data accurate.
• Conduct Restricted Party Screening (RPS) and Denied Party checks for customers, suppliers & end-users.
• Work with the Export Team and approve/hold/reject orders based on risk scoring.
• Document due diligence and escalation outcomes.
• Assess transactions against EU, U.S. OFAC/EAR, UK, and local measures (e.g., embargoes, sectoral sanctions, Russia, Iran, etc.).
• Prepare, submit and manage export license applications (e.g., BAFA in Germany, EU general authorizations)
• Ensure controls for technology transfer as part of the ICP
• Monitor regulatory updates
• Process export shipments end-to-end, including ATLAS filing in E2Open, tendering to Freight Forwarders and Parcel Carriers, follow-up on exit documentation (AGV).

Required Qualifications

• Completed commercial training (apprenticeship), ideally as a freight forwarding and logistics services clerk or industrial, wholesale, and foreign trade clerk.
• Minimum of 3 years of all-round experience in customs & trade (Export/Import), or comparable commercial experience in logistics, procurement, or supply chain management, here a minimum of 1 year of experience in Export Control and related tasks & regulations (e.g. EU Dual-Use, DE AWG regulation)
• Experience in Export shipment processing & ATLAS filing
• First experience in communication with Stakeholders of the business (e.g. engineers, products specialists) and authorities (e.g. customs, BAFA, trade consultants)
• Good oral and written communication skills in German & English

Desired Qualifications

• SAP 4/HANA
• ATLAS