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Job Title: Export Control Manager

Export Control Manager

With its brands Scania, MAN, Volkswagen Truck & Bus and INTERNATIONAL, TRATON Group is one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. Its offering comprises light-duty commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses. The TRATON Research & Development (R&D) organization is going through a transition and is establishing a worldwide Group R&D organization. In its new structure Group R&D will operate as a part of a global team developing world-class solutions for all TRATON Group’s Brands.

We are now looking for a (Senior) Export Control Manager to join TRATON Group R&D.

Position Details

• What kind of position/job is this? This is a full-time/permanent position within TRATON Group R&D
• Where is the job located? This position is based in Södertälje, Sweden
• Who will I be reporting to? Disciplinary reporting line – TRATON Group R&D / Head of Management System and Support, R& D Strategy: Louise Kampen; functional reporting line – TRATON SE / Export Control: Judith Emmel; TRATON SE / Export Control: Judith Emmel

Your tasks

Responsibilities of the (Senior) Export Control Manager will include leading the work of the Export Control and Trade Compliance experts in the local GR&D entities, moreover, include the further development, management and execution of the Group R&D export and import compliance program, while significantly contributing to ongoing operational tasks.

In your role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead a team of Export Control leads in the R&D entities (in Germany, USA, Brazil), individually contributing to operational elements of customs and export controls
• Implement – in alignment with TRATON SE Export Control – Governance needs for Export Control to Group R&D
• Develop, improve and execute all aspects of a compliance program (policy), including locally applying procedures, process design, classification works, periodic self-assessment in strong alignment with the brands and the cross-functions
• Implement operational business systems and tools required to achieve legal and regulatory conformity and minimize business risks, such as IT-tools for automated classification and sanctions list screening.
• Ensure that the internal R&D classification team and the operating companies are compliant with domestic and foreign export and import requirements
• Work collaboratively with R&D business and all other stakeholders throughout the organization to ensure the implementation of effective internal controls into their procedures and work instructions, to maximize business opportunities and minimize risks
• Act as a business partner to enable R&D leaders to take strategic and operational decisions e.g. on collaboration with external parties and in different countries (e.g., China, Brazil, India)
• Be the Go-To-Person for R&D, business and brands in all questions related to export controls and trade compliance
• Establish and conduct training programs to ensure understanding of Export Control and Trade Compliance
• Review, respond to, and escalate as necessary all government inquiries
• Manage internal and external audits related to Export Control and compile requested reports
• Maintain robust interaction with authorities to facilitate technology transfer projects
• Drive TRATON Group's Export control & Trade compliance agenda within GR&D

Your qualification/ minimum requirements

• Bachelor’ or master’s degree in law, import/export business administration or equal qualifications
• Minimum 5 years working experience with Export Control, Trade Compliance, import/export administration, preferably with management experience is a plus
• Knowledge: Swedish, EU and US export control laws and regulations; EU and US Customs classification, valuation, country origin rules and regulations
• Team player: able to work both individually and in collaborative, cross-functional team environment with counterparts across the world
• Business minded: positive, self-motivated personality with strong verbal communication skills, high accuracy and attention to detail
• Detailed oriented and responsive: very good analysis, problem solving & project management skills
• Pragmatic: Despite a highly regulated legal environment, business must continue. Skilled in both identifying problems and finding solutions.
• Skilled in training and explaining topics to experts and non-experts.
• Travel Requirements: The position involves frequent travel between Sweden and Germany, as well as occasional travel to stakeholders and partners in various locations.
• Fluent in English language (verbal and written). Other languages are a plus.

Cross-Brand Recruiting Sharepoint

By applying to this position, please be aware that we will share your CV on a TRATON SharePoint in order to be able to conduct a group wide recruiting process.

Resume and Interview

Application and interview language is English, no cover letter needed.