Executive Specialist Global Trade Compliance (m/f/d) - Hybrid Option GER

WELCOME TO BASF

In Global Business Services, we support BASF's divisions with a cross-functional network and offer modern solutions tailored to the needs of the business. As a specialized service unit we ensure a high level of customer orientation and we design our services to be cooperative, efficient and future-oriented.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Sanctions, embargoes, chemical weapons conventions, and dual-use products– everyone is talking about these challenges in global trade. With us, you're right in the middle of it! In our customs team you support our experts in the global implementation of increasingly complex trade restrictions with a focus on EMEA chemical trade compliance in the EMEA region.

• You collaborate with the relevant specialist unit to set up services that effectively address trade compliance process for BASF.
• A key focus of your role is implementing the legal requirements within BASF's operational processes.
• By working closely with BASF's group companies, you ensure seamless business processes related to permit applications, authority reporting, and compliance with import and export in daily operations.
• You are also responsible for overseeing EMEA Trade Compliance operations, including managing permit applications and handling license administration.
• Additionally, you manage the Trade Compliance risk profile for goods exchange processes and communicate the impact of Trade Compliance to service recipients effectively.
• You establish appropriate measures, tools and processes to manage these risks in accordance with BASF's standards and relevant regulations, while also providing support for change management and audit activities.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• Bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences or Customs and Foreign Trade
• at least 3 years of trade compliance or regulatory experience
• professional experience in at least three of the following areas is required: dual-use technology, technology transfer, foreign trade laws, chemical conventions, supply chain management, embargo compliance and extraterritorial trade compliance
• familiar with standard IT applications and a sound knowledge of SAP R/3 and SAP S/4 HANA
• convincing communication skills as well as reliable German and fluent English skills
• solid understanding of technical regulatory processes

WHAT WE OFFER

• 30 days of paid vacation, special leave and sabbatical options
• Flexible working hours so that you can organize your working and private life according to your needs
• Subsidy for public transport, personal employee benefit card and other discounts
• Team and company events in which we celebrate our achievements and live up our team spirit
• Location-independent work models with defined days of presence in Berlin and place of residence in Germany – here a first impression 
• Modern sustainable office building in Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg with flexible working options, rooftop terrace and cafeteria for innovative and team-focused collaboration – get to know our location

HOW TO REACH US

• Maximilian Mette (Talent Acquisition), maximilian.mette@basf.com, Tel.: + 49 30 2005 56084 will be happy to answer your questions for this position. You are welcome to book an online appointment.
• You can also reach our recruiting team here
• First information about our application process can be found here and in our Q&A video 

ABOUT US

As an international service hub, the BASF Services Europe GmbH bundles a wide range of services for the BASF Group throughout Europe. In the heart of Berlin, we combine expertise in the areas of finance, HR, supply chain, procurement, product safety and IT. We focus on digital and customer-focused solutions, to create services for future. Learn more about us and our career opportunities at basf.com/servicehub-berlin.

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