Freudenberg

Global Customs and Export Control Manager (f/m/d)

Germany · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerFreudenberg
LocationGermany
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted19 Aug 2026

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

Governance & Standards: Develop a global Customs and Export Control Management System and establish clear standards and frameworks across FCS and its Business Units and legal entities.

Policies & Processes: Translate regulatory requirements into pragmatic policies and processes and continuously develop them in line with internal and external requirements.

Customs & Export Control: Act as a central subject matter expert for customs and export control and ensure relevant regulatory requirements are effectively implemented.

Functional Coordination: Guide and coordinate local customs and export control contacts, providing expertise and driving consistent implementation of defined standards.

Risk & Assurance: Assess compliance risks, establish meaningful reporting, and lead or support internal and external audits as well as investigations where required.

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Projects & Collaboration: Drive cross-functional projects to further develop processes, structures and tools, working closely with Procurement, Sales, Finance, Compliance and other relevant functions.

Qualifications:

Education: University degree in Business Administration, International Trade, Business Law or a comparable field - with a focus on foreign trade, customs or export control.

Experience: Several years of relevant experience in customs, export control or trade compliance within an international industrial environment, combined with solid hands-on operational experience.

Expertise: Strong knowledge of relevant German, EU and international customs and export control regulations, particularly BAFA requirements, sanctions, origin and preference rules, and Incoterms.

Project Experience: Proven experience leading cross-functional projects and implementing new processes, standards or tools.

Influence: You bring different stakeholders together, build support for common standards and drive their consistent implementation.

Working Style: Independent, pragmatic and solution-oriented, combining sound regulatory judgment with a strong understanding of business processes.

Languages & Travel: Fluent German and English, with willingness to travel internationally up to approximately 20%.

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The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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