Trade Compliance Specialist

The Trade Compliance Specialist supports the accurate and timely execution, implementation and continuous improvement of recurring trade compliance activities in the Shared Service Center, including sanctions and embargo screening, product tariff classification support, documentation and reporting. The role supports relevant business functions in applying defined trade compliance processes through practical guidance, training and monitoring, in close collaboration with Global Trade Compliance

• Sanctions and Embargo Screening: Review daily screening results for business partners and transactions, investigate potential matches based on defined procedures, document the assessment in SAP GTS and escalate unclear or high-risk cases.
• Product Tariff Classification Support: Maintain tariff classifications and support classification activities by collecting and reviewing product information in cooperation with Product Development, Procurement and other relevant stakeholders.
• Documentation and Audit Trail: Maintain complete and traceable screening decisions, supporting evidence, classification records and other trade compliance documentation.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Global Trade Compliance, Sales, Procurement, Product Development, Supply Chain, Operations and other relevant functions to obtain information, clarify routine cases and support the consistent implementation and application of defined trade compliance processes
• Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor the application of defined trade compliance processes, identify deviations and recurring issues, and prepare regular activity reports, including screening results, open items and escalations, for Global Trade Compliance and relevant stakeholders.
• Process Support, Standardization and AI: Apply defined procedures and use AI-supported solutions to optimize sanctioned party list (SPL) screening and product classification processes, while contributing practical ideas to improve, standardize and document recurring trade compliance processes.
• SAP GTS, Systems and Data Support: Support SAP GTS maintenance, testing and further development, use ERP and trade compliance tools for data review, documentation and processing, and contribute to data quality and system-related activities.
• Process Implementation, Training and Development: Support the implementation of defined trade compliance processes and working instructions, prepare and deliver practical training and guidance to relevant functions, and build practical knowledge through day-to-day collaboration. The role offers a development path towards wider responsibilities in Global Trade Compliance, including potential future Global Process Owner or Group function roles.

• Practical experience in an administrative, finance, logistics, procurement, compliance or similar business environment.
• Degree in Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, International Business, Economics, Engineering, Law or a related field. A background in tax, legal or trade compliance is an advantage, but not required
• Analytical and Structured Working Style: Ability to review information carefully, follow defined procedures and document results clearly.
• Collaboration and Communication: Enjoys working with colleagues across functions and countries and is comfortable asking questions and exchanging information.
• Interest in Products and Processes: Curiosity about products, technical information, supply chains and business processes.
• AI Knowledge: Practical knowledge of AI tools and the ability to apply them responsibly to support process optimization are required.
• Systems and Tools: Good Microsoft Office skills; experience with ERP systems, SAP or SAP GTS is desirable but not required.
• Fluency in English, German is an advantage.
• Learning Agility: Motivation to build knowledge in trade compliance, sanctions, embargoes, tariff classification and global process ownership.

• Best opportunities in a globally operating company valuing diversity, inclusion, sustainability and mutual trust
• Home office allowance
• 25 days paid annual leave
• Additional health insurance
• 102.26 EUR Food vouchers
• Public transportation card
• Multisport / Coolfit card
• Opportunity for flexibility with a hybrid working model
• Employee Assistance Program (Mental Health, Legal & Financial Counselling)
• Language training opportunity
• Brand new modern office premises in a class A Business building
• Employee referral program
• Fresh fruits in the office
• Training and mentorship programs
• Access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses to assist in your development

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