Senior Specialist Operational Trade Compliance EMEA (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

Dual-use products, chemical weapons conventions, explosive precursor regulations – everyone is talking about these challenges in global trade. With us, you're right in the middle of it. You manage licenses for regulated goods across Europe, primarily in Germany. Collaborating with the specialist unit, you ensure compliance with all European and German trade control regulations. Additionally, you implement legal requirements within BASF's SAP operational processes.

• In this role you ensure compliance with legal regulations to support the continuity of operational tasks in trade control.
• You are responsible for evaluating SAP orders to confirm that all legal requirements and BASF standards are met.
• Apart from that you prepare and submit reports to relevant authorities for regulated goods within the EMEA region (e.g., Dual Use, CWC).
• You conduct standard system user tests on various SAP platforms to ensure functionality.
• Furthermore you assist with internal and external audits to verify compliance and operational efficiency.
• You support the monitoring of service quality based on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and drive the continuous improvement of established processes.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• bachelor's or master's degree in a scientific field (chemistry, engineering, biology) or in customs and trade
• professional experience in trade compliance, export controls or regulatory affairs
• familiar with standard IT applications and a sound knowledge of SAP R/3 and SAP S4 HANA
• strong communication skills in English, German is plus 

WHAT WE OFFER

• 30 days of paid vacation, special leave and sabbatical options
• Modern sustainable office building in Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg with flexible working options, rooftop terrace and cafeteria for innovative and team-focused collaboration
• Location-independent work models with defined days of presence in Berlin and place of residence in Germany
• Flexible working hours so that you can organize your working and private life according to your needs
• Team and company events in which we celebrate our achievements and live up our team spirit

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 can also reach our recruiting team here
• First information about our application process can be found here

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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