Join us to Make an Impact Innovation is in our DNA. We invented supercontinuum lasers and photonic crystal fibers and we constantly reimagine how our products can be used and improved. Our customers use our products in medical and life science research, quantum computing and space exploration. We seek curious, creative and collaborative people to work in our cutting-edge company. Can you see yourself working in teams and providing solutions for innovators? If you wish to apply, please contact us with your CV / Résumé. If you have a cover letter, please save this in one document with your CV / Résumé as you are only able to upload one document. We look forward to hearing from you! Further your career at NKT Photonics! Our Customers make all kinds of mind-blowing innovations with our fiber lasers and photonic crystal fibers – and we need to keep up. We help our Customers innovate in areas such as medical and life-science research, semiconductor manufacturing, space exploration, and quantum computing. If you're on our Team already, you know what we are up to and the opportunities that lie ahead of us but what about your own future? Would you like to find your next career move with us? We embrace uniqueness. With more than 40 nationalities, we are a diverse group. But we have a lot in common. We are curious, respectful, and we aim to make a difference in the World. We need the sharpest minds on our Team to help us accelerate development. Together, we can make an impact. The Export Control/Trade Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all international trade activities comply with applicable import, export, x-trade export control, customs and trade regulations. This role involves monitoring and implementation of regulatory changes, classifying export controlled goods, managing due diligence documentation compliance reviews and record-keeping, and coordinating with internal teams and government agencies to maintain compliance with trade, customs Export control and internal shipping rules and regulations. The job also includes adherence to the NKTP Internal Compliance Program, as well as to identity ICP upgrades and to be part of the ICP implementations and audit project teams. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Ensures compliance with local and international trade regulations, including export control and sanctions, by developing and maintaining licensing frameworks and securing the necessary export control licences. Reviews, and due diligence on import/export/x-trade documentation. Maintain records in accordance with internal policies and government regulations. Collaborates with A&D, shipping, procurement, legal, and operations teams to ensure compliant trade, customs and export control activities. Coordinates with customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers and government agencies as needed. Monitors and audit shipments for compliance and investigate potential trade, customs and export control compliance violations. Export Control license management, assists with licensing requirements and submit applications. Monitors and process incoming trade, export control and customs mails and highlight potential problem areas to manager. Stays current with changes in trade, export control and customs laws and advise the business on the impact of regulatory updates. Follows company procedures and maintains up to date knowledge on processes to minimise the risks to the company of breaching regulations. Export control, trade and customs analyses and reporting. Creates detailed due diligence DMS/SOP’s on Export control, trade and customs. Participate in trade, export control, customs compliance training and awareness, where applicable. KEY INTERACTIONS Purchasing, Product Management, A&D engineering teams including Project Managers, Sales, Shipping, Product line managers and other employees across the organization. EXPECTATIONS Contributes within the Global TC team. Manages own goals, objectives and KPIs, set forth by manager. Manages expectations in stakeholder groups, raising issues professionally to ensure cross collaboration, deadlines are met and process improvement. May work on projects in teams. Works within the team with impact across teams. Capable to work on your own, according to tasks and policies set forth, and to act as a bulldog when needed, in order to prevent violation of Export Control, Trade and customs rules and regulations. Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Tertiary level education. Export control Compliance certification a must. Global trade and /or customs compliance certification a plus. Some legal, business or freight forwarder education beneficial. UK Export Control work experience mandatory. SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED Knowledge of UK export control rules and regulations a must. Knowdge of and international trade, and customs regulations a plus. Knowledge of Incoterms for shipping and insurance purposes a must. Understanding of relevant export control and sanctions regulations and codes of practice and the risks of non-compliance mandatory a must. Good knowledge and experience of import/export shipment export control, trade compliance and customs procedures needed. Strong attention to detail, due diligence and organizational skills. Excellent communication skills, verbally and written. Analytical and problem-solving capacity EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Min 5 years of experience in UK export control, and min 2 years of experience with global trade compliance. Experience with Customs procedures and documents a plus, as well as experience in domestic/international freight excellence, eg. shipping demo’s or high value goods via ATA-carnets, dangerous goods, RMA’s etc. Recent relevant experience of export control management a must, including but not limited to dual use/military licensing. Experience with ERP D365 software and Spire is a plus. Experience with excel, word and powerpoints mandatory. Aerospace & Defense export control, trade, customs and freight excellence is big plus. Experience with Internal Compliance programs a big plus. Able to classify export controlled products in co-ordination together with our A&D team. Keep your personal data safe NKT Photonics ("The Company") take responsibly for the protection of your personal data. Accordingly, upon receiving your job application and additional material you choose to submit, the Company keeps a safe and secure environment and ensures confidentiality. 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