Global Trade Control Manager

As a chemicals supplier to almost all industries, BASF will establish a standalone subsidiary dedicated to its Mobile Emissions Catalysts, Precious Metals Trading, Recycling, and related Products and Services business. The new group is referred to as BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions and is wholly owned by BASF. BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions will operate globally in over 15 countries and comprise of approximately 20 production sites and over 4,000 employees.
At BASF, the chemistry is right. Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leading the ECMS global trade control program and team by acting as a working manager
• who performs operational tasks but also oversees the overall implementation of the trade
• control program, which encompasses primarily export control globally, including the following
• types of regulations (US EAR, ITAR, Global Dual Use Regulations, Prior Informed Consent,
• Conflict Minerals, Drug Precursors, Chemical Weapons, Explosives, Sanction Party and Embargoes
• Assessing risk and assuring that the trade control program robustly addresses the risks associated with ECMS products and markets
• Assuring the trade control team is adequately trained to implement the trade control program
• and fulfill their defined duties
• Leading the organization and documentation of the program, procedures, due diligence and
• work instructions of the trade control activities to assure compliance and knowledge management
• Monitor performance and provide periodic updates to ECMS management
• Driving efficiencies and improvements, including collaboration with other functions (Ex. AML
• and Customs/Foreign Trade)
• Global classifications against relevant trade control regulations for the countries in which
• ECMS does business
• Processing all export orders relevant to Trade Control issues. This includes the complete license management and ensuring compliance with the legal regulations by applying for permits and processing the orders in SAP-GTS
• Coordinating and obtaining relevant documents (e.g. end-use declarations, customer plausibility checks) for authority applications
• Act as lead for TC audits, both internal and external
• Acting as interface between business units and authorities for audits or potential compliance
• issue

REQUIREMENTS:

• Holding at least bachelor’s degree in sciences (chemistry preferred). Graduate degree a plus
• > 10 years’ experience in trade control, including global experience, not limited to regulations
• in just one region or country
• Experience leading people/team
• Experience in creating and developing a global trade control program is desired
• Automotive industry experience, as well as experience in precious metals industries, a plus
• Having comprehensive knowledge of supply chain operations and foreign trade processes
• Experience with various government portals and databases, as well as interacting with trade
• control authorities globally
• Experience with managing third party consultant resources
• Being a team player, with interest in international and multidisciplinary teams and strong communication skills
• Ability to communicate both written and verbally at all levels organizationally
• Proficient in SAP S4 EHS and GTS systems

BENEFITS

- Development discussions and programs so that you can reach your full potential.
- An attractive competitive salary that is based on the company's success and your individual performance.
- Health and wellbeing programs helping you to achieve better work-life balance.

- We facilitate flexible and hybrid working.