Global Manager Customs & Export Control (f/m/d)

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.
Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions is a Business Group of Freudenberg and a leading global supplier of branded cleaning systems as well as household and laundry care products. The portfolio includes brands such as Vileda®, Gimi®, Wettex® and Marigold®. The company employs more than 3,800 people and hosts a global distribution network.

Some of your Benefits

• Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
• Flexible Work Models: We allow for flexible work models to ensure both professional and personal success.
• International Opportunities: Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.
• Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.
• Cafeteria/ Canteen: We offer fresh food on-site, both hot and cold.

Hybrid Work

You support our team as

Global Manager Customs & Export Control (f/m/d)

Responsibilities

• Ensure as the global functional lead that FHCS maintains an effective Customs and Export Control Management System (CECMS), keeping policies, procedures and guidelines up to date through continuous monitoring of regulatory changes.
• Drive the global implementation and consistent application of customs and export control standards across all regions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for customs and export control within FHCS by:
• Developing and implementing global tools and standardized processes
• Training, guiding and supporting local experts and stakeholders via actively fostering knowledge exchange and best-practice sharing within the global FHCS customs and export control community
• Track and monitor corrective actions resulting from audits and self-assessments, and support investigations into potential non-compliance cases.
• Establish and maintain global KPI tracking, deriving and driving optimization initiatives and support GRC-related projects and compliance initiative
• Develop the function through project leadership, functional team guidance, and future disciplinary responsibility.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field (e.g. Business Administration, International Trade, Logistics, Law)
• More than 5 years of professional experience in a comparable role within customs, export control, or foreign trade compliance
• Excellent knowledge of: Preferential and rules of origin, export control regulations and foreign trade law (including European Customs Code, executive orders, prohibitions, and restrictions); as well as Incoterms and international tax regulations
• Fluent in English; German is a plus
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with ERP systems
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills, with the ability to: Learn quickly, independently and with minimal supervision
• Manage and prioritize multiple complex tasks and lead mid-sized projects and investigations in a team environment
• Proactive and well-organized, with a proven ability to manage high volumes and set clear priorities and sound judgment and meticulous attention to detail
• Leadership skills and the ability to provide effective advice and guidance on customs and export control matters

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.