Head Global Trade Compliance

Founded in 1968, SKAN is one of the pioneering companies in the specialist areas of cleanroom equipment and the development of isolators for the pharmaceutical industry. Innovative products, customer-specific solutions and an efficient service organization have made SKAN a market leader and an important partner for industry and research laboratories.

SKAN attaches great importance to healthy growth. We are always on the lookout for competent employees for our extensive range of vacancies. Apply now!

We are looking for an experienced and committed leader for our Trade Compliance department. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing global trade and customs compliance strategies. You will ensure that our company complies with all international trade laws and export control regulations. You will lead a team and develop processes to minimize risk and automate trade compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Technical and disciplinary management of currently 3 employees
• Development, implementation and monitoring of global trade and customs compliance guidelines
• Ensuring compliance with international trade laws and export control regulations (e.g. EAR, ITAR, EU dual-use)
• Creating and maintaining internal guidelines for export control, sanctions list checks and goods classification
• Conducting internal audits and risk analyses to identify and minimize compliance violations
• Managing relationships with customs authorities and regulatory bodies
• Developing processes for checking international suppliers and partners
• Implementing IT-supported solutions to automate trade compliance processes
• Advising internal departments (purchasing, sales, logistics) on the classification of goods
• Strategies for utilizing trade preferences and reducing customs duties
• Identification and implementation of free trade agreements

• Completed studies in business law, supply chain management, international business or a comparable qualification

• Several years of experience in a management role in the area of trade compliance

• Sound knowledge of international trade and export control laws

• Experience with compliance software and customs clearance systems as well as SAP; very proficient in MS Office

• Business fluent in German and English

• Strong analytical and strategic mindset to identify trading risks
• Resilient and goal-oriented personality with a high level of personal responsibility
• Strong communication skills and ability to foster a positive working environment
• Assertiveness and decisiveness in complex regulatory issues
• High problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to travel approx. 10%.

• An open and collegial corporate culture
• Room for ideas
• Support through further training, especially at our SKAN Academy
• Intensive and job-orientated induction training
• Short decision-making processes and flat hierarchies
• Open communication policy
• 6 weeks holiday and the possibility of additional days off

To apply, please upload your complete application documents (resume, diplomas and testimonials) on our career portal. Currently, we are not collaborating with external service providers or recruitment agencies for this position. For questions please contact Lea Sibold.