Export Control Professional at Siemens

About the Role

• Develops plans and solutions in order to ensure Export Control compliance and process optimization.
• Contributes to the definition and implementation of Export Control regulations in own area of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and enforces guidelines, solutions and plans in order to optimize processes in his/her area of responsibility.
• Contributes to the implementation of Export Control regulations and ensures accurate and consistent distribution of relevant information throughout the internal organization.
• Collaborates with the authorities regarding export license applications and clarifies general legal issues.
• Monitors and ensures corrective actions derived from external and internal reviews and audits.
• Carries out trainings and reviews to guarantee adherence to Export Control regulations.
• Enables consulting for other organizational units as well as Best Practice Sharing.
• Reviews and approves operational tasks.
• Ensures settings and access rights in export control related IT systems.
• Liaising with Clearing and Forwarding Agents to assess the status of inbound goods as well as informing internal customers.
• Ensuring a "match" between incoming and export documentation in cases of repairs. This is aimed at cost optimization.
• Proper identification and description of inbound goods to avoid unnecessary penalties and/or import duty fees.
• Eliminating unnecessary delays on projects and/or delivery by ensuring correct documentation. Applying for import permits when necessary, as well as proper filling of the shipment documentation.
• Nigeria Import and Export Laws and Procedures
• Management of Customs queries and invitations, and
• Customs clearing agent management.
• Maintenance and reporting on statistics with regard to imports (weight, freight cost, duties payable and all relevant disbursements
• Applying for import permits when necessary, as well as proper filling of the shipment documentation
• Negotiating freight rates on special projects

Requirements
What do I need to qualify?

• Prospective candidate should have at least 10 years working experience in the industry, 5 of which must have been in similar role, have a high level of integrity and maturity
• Degree in relevant field, Masters and professional certification may be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Good numerical skills and the ability to interpret and apply other relevant guidelines
• Result and quality orientation with an eye for detail to ensure an excellent accuracy of work
• Excellent written skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrate strong commitment, perseverance and self-initiative
• Commercial awareness and business acumen