Head of Export Control & Customs Manager DACH (f/m/d)

Shape the future of Export Control & Customs across DACH. We're looking for a strategic leader who can balance compliance excellence with business value creation. Reporting to the Head of Finance DACH / VP Finance CFO DACH, you will lead a regional team of experts and drive a robust export control and customs framework across multiple countries.

All key information at a glance:

• When and where? From now in Düsseldorf

• Duration: permanent

• Vacation: 30 days

• Weekly hours: 40h

• Your contact person? Raquel Mora

Our benefits:

Working with purpose! As a green company with a sense of responsibility and sustainability, you can help create a green future with us.

Become part of a great team where appreciation and open communication are lived values.

You can expect a varied workplace with a lot of personal responsibility.

Benefit from regular training and attractive development opportunities within an international corporation.

Work flexible, so that there is also time for your family and hobbies.

Your mission:

• Lead and own the Export Control & Customs function across DACH, ensuring full compliance with international trade, customs, and export control regulations.

• Define and execute the regional Export Control & Customs strategy, partnering closely with business and functional stakeholders to support sustainable growth and risk mitigation.

• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing DACH team, driving capability development, training, awareness, and accountability across the organization.

• Oversee governance, audits, and regulatory compliance, including due diligence processes, licensing, screening activities, classifications, and managing internal and external audits.

• Drive process excellence and digital transformation, continuously improving efficiency, standardization, and compliance through innovative customs and export control solutions.

Your mindset:

• 5+ years of leadership experience in Export Control, Customs, and International Trade Compliance within multinational organizations, managing complex and multi-country operations.

• Strong expertise in global trade regulations, including Customs, EU & Swiss Export Control, US OFAC, BIS, and other relevant international compliance frameworks.

• Proven people leadership skills, with experience building, developing, and managing high-performing teams as well as coordinating external consultants.

• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing abilities, successfully partnering with senior leadership, internal customers, and key business functions.

• Strong analytical and project management capabilities, with a track record of identifying risks, driving corrective actions, leading strategic initiatives, and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken), with the ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, practical business guidance.

Your next step?

Apply online! Apply now, even if you don’t (yet) meet all the requirements. We look forward to getting to know you! Please upload your CV including certificates and salary expectations.

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