Export Control & Trade Compliance Executive

Why This Role Matters

In a highly regulated global trade environment, ensuring compliance with export controls, embargo laws, and product restrictions is critical to maintaining operational integrity and protecting organizational reputation. Every international shipment must meet strict regulatory requirements before crossing borders. Even minor documentation gaps or screening errors can result in shipment delays, financial penalties, or legal consequences.
This role serves as a vital checkpoint within the supply chain, ensuring that customers, products, and transactions comply with European trade regulations. By conducting structured order screening, verifying regulatory documentation, and collaborating across departments, you help safeguard lawful and seamless cross-border operations.
Beyond operational efficiency, this position directly contributes to risk mitigation and governance excellence. It provides early-career professionals an opportunity to build expertise in export control, regulatory compliance, ERP systems, and digital workflow management—skills that are increasingly valuable in global supply chain leadership roles.

Job Description

The Export Control & Order Screening Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliant and timely order processing by screening customers, products, and shipments against European regulatory requirements. This includes restricted party screening, embargo verification, export control flag checks, and documentation validation.
The role requires close coordination with external customers, supply chain teams, logistics partners, trade compliance functions, and customer service departments to prevent the shipment of restricted items and resolve compliance-related order blocks.
The selected candidate will perform end-to-end order screening, communicate documentation requirements, track document submissions, and ensure that regulatory approvals are secured prior to shipment release. The position demands strong attention to detail, regulatory awareness, documentation discipline, and the ability to interpret and apply compliance rules accurately.
In addition to operational tasks, the role involves supporting continuous improvements in screening processes and digital documentation workflows.

Key Features of the Role:

• Exposure to European trade compliance and export control frameworks
• Direct involvement in restricted party and embargo screening
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP
• Cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Logistics, and Trade Compliance teams
• Participation in digital transformation and process optimization initiatives
• Structured pathway into advanced global trade governance roles

Responsibilities

Order Screening & Risk Assessment:
• Conduct restricted party screening for customers and stakeholders
• Perform embargo checks and export control flag evaluations
• Screen regulated products to ensure compliance with European regulations
• Identify compliance risks and determine appropriate action
• Release or block orders in ERP systems based on regulatory assessment

Documentation Verification & Customer Coordination:
• Communicate documentation requirements such as EUDs, permits, declarations, and licenses
• Send timely follow-ups and reminders to secure required documents
• Review and validate submitted documents for completeness and accuracy
• Archive compliance documentation in accordance with global standards

Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with Sales, Supply Chain, Logistics, Trade Compliance, and Customer Service teams
• Resolve order blocks efficiently to minimize shipment delays
• Support supply chain prioritization once compliance readiness is confirmed

Process & Digital Enhancement:
• Maintain understanding of product classification and shipping workflows
• Contribute to continuous improvement in screening and documentation processes
• Support digital enablement initiatives to enhance compliance efficiency
• Assist with exception monitoring and workflow optimization

Required Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Life Sciences (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology)
OR
• Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, or related fields
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in Order Management, Supply Chain Operations, Trade Compliance, Logistics Coordination, or Scientific Industry

Educational Requirements:

Candidates must possess a graduate or postgraduate qualification in Life Sciences, Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, or related disciplines. A postgraduate degree is advantageous for candidates aiming to build a long-term career in trade compliance and global operations governance.

Experience and Skills:

Technical Knowledge:
• Basic to intermediate understanding of regulated product handling in supply chains
• Familiarity with export controls, embargoes, and product restrictions
• Experience working with SAP or similar ERP systems
• Ability to navigate order management, delivery, and customer master screens

Digital & Analytical Skills:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams)
• Basic project management capability
• Ability to interpret regulatory frameworks and apply them to real-world transactions

Preferred Skills:
• Experience using Power BI for dashboards and reporting
• Familiarity with AI-based productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot
• Exposure to data analysis, process automation, or digital workflow optimization
• Comfort working with online documentation portals and digital compliance systems

Core Competencies:
• Strong analytical and decision-making ability
• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under structured regulatory guidelines
• Professional and proactive work approach

Salary Insights:

Compensation will be aligned with industry standards and determined based on qualifications, experience, and interview performance.
Additional benefits may include:
• Exposure to international trade compliance systems
• ERP and digital workflow expertise
• Participation in automation and process improvement initiatives
• Career growth into senior compliance or global trade roles

Company Overview

The organization operates at the intersection of science, technology, and global supply chain excellence. With a strong commitment to innovation and regulatory integrity, it supports the compliant movement of regulated products across international markets.
Diversity and inclusion are central to the company’s culture. Employees come from varied professional and academic backgrounds, contributing unique perspectives that drive excellence and continuous improvement. The organization fosters professional growth, encourages curiosity, and empowers employees to build meaningful careers within global operations and compliance functions.
By joining this team, you become part of an environment that values accountability, innovation, and inclusive collaboration while contributing to compliant global trade operations that impact industries worldwide.

FAQs

Q1: Is prior trade compliance experience mandatory?
While not mandatory, familiarity with export control regulations is strongly preferred.

Q2: Is ERP experience required?
Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is highly desirable.

Q3: Does this role involve customer interaction?
Yes. The role requires communication with customers to secure and validate regulatory documentation.

Q4: Is this a technical or operational role?
It combines operational order management responsibilities with regulatory compliance oversight.

Q5: What career growth opportunities exist?
The role provides progression into senior export control, global trade compliance, or supply chain governance positions.

Application Tips

• Clearly highlight ERP/SAP experience in your resume
• Mention exposure to export control or regulated product environments
• Demonstrate attention to detail and compliance discipline
• Showcase cross-functional collaboration experience
• Emphasize digital tool proficiency and process improvement contributions