Export Control Manager

Would you like to work in a great team in a global environment for a highly respected company? Is trade compliance your passion and are you keen on sharing that passion according to our values of Care, Customer, Collaboration and Courage?

The KONE Global Trade Compliance team manages export control and customs matters throughout KONE. We are responsible for the global trade compliance framework, policy and requirements, and have a diverse team located currently in Finland, China, the USA and Mexico. We support business by advising, supporting and training on a broad range of trade compliance topics, such as customs tariffs, country of origin, export controls and import/export requirements. We work in close cooperation with KONE's global functions and local country units to develop the trade compliance environment and processes throughout KONE's operations.

We are looking for an **Export Control Manager** to join our team, reporting to the Head of Global Trade Compliance.

**In this role, you will**:

- Lead in developing KONE's export control compliance program, related elements and processes
- Identify and mitigate risks related to export activities
- Liaise with internal stakeholders related to e.g. sanctions compliance, research & development, procurement and logistics, and with external parties, such as 3rd party advisors and relevant authorities
- Advise and train business units and global functions on export controls

The preferred location of the role is in Espoo, Finland or in Pero, Italy. Other KONE locations in Europe are negotiable.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
- Suitable educational background, e.g. in international trade, economics, law or other relevant education
- Experience of independently managing cross-functional activities in a changing environment
- Experience of working in an international and multicultural environment with a record of managing both internal and external stakeholders
- Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements (e.g. EU Dual-Use and US Export Administration Regulations (EAR))
- Knowledge of dual-use / EAR determination, de-minimis and export control license management
- The ability to collect, manage and analyze data in a structured and efficient manner, and to identify key issues and root causes
- The ability to summarize and present complex facts to non-specialist audiences
- Availability and willingness to travel worldwide when necessary
- Strong technical skills including MS Office, SAP is an advantage
- Fluent written and spoken English

**What do you get in return?**

We offer a unique opportunity to work in an international, fast moving environment, in a position that will allow you to interact with both internal and external stakeholders and to demonstrate and develop expertise in the interesting area of export control.

KONE is an equal opportunity employer, assuring equal treatment to all individuals regardless of, for example, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, marital status or disability. We strive to build and nurture an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity. We are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas.

**Contact information**:
Keskitymme KONEella luomaan innovatiivista ja yhteistyöhön perustuvaa työskentelykulttuuria, jossa jokaisen panosta arvostetaan. Työntekijöiden sitoutuminen on meille avainasemassa, ja rohkaisemme jokaista osallistumaan ja jakamaan tietoa ja ideoita. Yritysvastuu on oleellinen osa yrityskulttuuriamme ja päivittäisiä toimiamme. Noudatamme eettisiä liiketoimintamenettelyitä ja pyrimme kehittämään yhdessä tekemisen kulttuuria, jossa työntekijät luottavat toisiinsa ja kunnioittavat toisiaan ja jossa hyvät suoritukset huomioidaan. Erinomaisena työpaikkana olemme ylpeitä voidessamme tarjota erilaisia kokemuksia ja mahdollisuuksia, joiden avulla saavutat ura
- ja henkilökohtaiset tavoitteesi ja voit elää terveellisesti ja tasapainoisesti.

KONE
- Espoo- 20016 Pero, Milano- HarjoittelijaJulkaistu 04.03.2024