Who we are:

We are a technology-based and a global leader in the development and manufacture of carbon-based solutions. Our materials and products made from specialty graphite, carbon fibers and composites serve many industries that are shaping the trends of the future: climate friendly mobility, semiconductor technology, LED, solar and wind energy. We also develop solutions for the chemical sector and numerous industrial applications that are both forward-looking and reliable. We are driven to grow with products and technologies that benefit society and reduce environmental impact.

With around 4,700 employees at 29 sites in Europe, North America and Asia, we generated sales of 1,0 billion euros in fiscal 2024.

Summary of job content:

The Senior Export Control Specialist North America (“NA”), disciplinarily reporting to the Head of Legal NA with functional guidance from Head of GTO, coordinates and advises the SGL Carbon NA sites on Global Trade issues and is the key person for SGL NA Export Control compliance. The Senior Export Control Specialist NA shall manage, coordinate, direct, supervise and audit all regional and group-wide Export Control processes for SGL NA directly or indirectly through the export delegate network. Additionally, the Senior Export Control Specialist NA also functions as the substitute for the Senior Customs Specialist NA in their absence.

Key accountabilities:

Key SGL NA and SGL Carbon internal expert for NA Export Control laws and regulations as well as the corresponding internal Policies, internally regulated Processes1 and externally regulated Procedures related to Global Trade.
Monitor changes in NA export laws and regulations.
Keep all relevant managers and executives up to date on new or revised export laws/regulations and potential impacts to SGL business.
Coordinate and supervise all Export Control Delegates NA.
Ensure timely information to and adequate training of Export Control Delegates NA and other SGL employees related to NA Export Control compliance (e.g. Export Control Licensing, Export Control Classifications, Technology Transfer).
Harmonize, manage, coordinate and authorize applicable processes for NA Export Control (e.g. Export Control Licensing, Export Control Classifications, Technology Transfer);
Act as SGL liaison with government committees, agencies and officials in NA along with authorized elected SGL Officers, if required.
Manage, monitor and coordinate all Export Control Licenses (directly and indirectly).
Manage, monitor and coordinate ITAR compliance (directly).
Provide support to SGL NA sites regarding US government contracts requirements and related certifications/questionnaires.
Support compliance with providing guidance and interpretation of concerned Regulations regarding cybersecurity relating to Technology Transfer and

government contracts.

Report errors, anomalies and alleged violations (using attorney-client privilege) and support any required investigations and remedial actions (i.e. compliance incidents).
Execute export-control-related internal audits and support external audits by authorities.
Provide internal expertise for special cases and liaise with external expert(s) in extraordinary cases, if necessary.
When the GTS team is unavailable act as an emergency backup for the operation of SAP GTS; and align with other relevant functions in SGL comprising Logistics, SCM, Sales, Procurement, ITX…. as required.

Skills and Knowledge:

4-year bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
Strong knowledge of US Federal and State agencies and regulations pertaining to global trade including ITAR, EAR, NRC, OFAC, US Customs, USITC, DOD
Demonstrated ability to make independent judgement regarding the interpretation and application of US regulations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Analytic thinker/ problem solver
Strong customer service skills
Self-stater
Highly collaborative with ability to resolve conflict and explain complex information for effective decision making
Ability to work well with and respect different cultures (intercultural sensitivity)
Fluent in English and preferably other languages
U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Lawful Permanent Residency or U.S. Protected Individual Status (8 U.S.C.1324b(a)(3)-Required Key SGL NA and SGL Carbon internal expert for NA Export Control laws and regulations as well as the corresponding internal Policies, internally regulated Processes and externally regulated Procedures related to Global Trade
Monitor changes in NA export laws and regulations
Keep all relevant managers and executives up to date on new of revised export laws/ regulations and potential impacts to SGL business
Coordinate and supervise all Export Control Delegates NA
Ensure timely information to and adequate training of Export Control Delegates NA and other SGL employees related to NA Export Control compliance (e.g. Export Control Licensing, Export Control Classifications, Technology Transfer)
Humorize, manage, coordinate and authorize applicable processes for NA Export Control (e.g. Export Control Licensing, Export Control Classifications, Technology Transfer)
Act as SGL liaison with government committees, agencies and officials in NA along with authorized elected SGL Officers, if required
Manage, monitor and coordinate all Export Control Licenses (directly and indirectly)
Manage, monitor and coordinate ITAR compliance (directly)
Provide support to SGL NA sites regarding US government contracts requirements and related certifications/ questionnaires
Support compliance with providing guidance and interpretation of concerned Regulations regarding cybersecurity relation to Technology Transfer and government contracts
Report errors, anomalies and alleged violations (using attorney- clients privilege) and support and support and required investigations and remedial actions (i.e. compliance incidents)
Execute export-control-related internal audits and support external audits by authorities
Provide internal expertise for special cases and liaise with external expert(s) in extraordinary case, if necessary
When the GTS team is unavailable act as an emergency backup for the operation of SAP GTS
Align with other relevant functions in SGL comprising Logistics, SCM, Sales, Procurement, ITX. as required.

Experiences:

Minimum of 5 years of relevant regulatory compliance experience, specifically export and customs, including documentation requirements, classifications, technology controls and licensing and exemption; experience using ACE

Dimension:

Must be extremely organized, strong ability to prioritize, and multi-task in a fast-moving environment.

SGL Carbon

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