Trade Affairs Employee (m/w/d)

To strengthen our Trade Affairs team, we are looking for a dedicated colleague who main focus will be on customs valuation and tariffing and, alongside the main task, also support all topics related to foreign trade.

The interesting and versatile position offers the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally.

Your responsibilities

• Performing customs valuation and tariffing of our products in accordance to applicable customs regulations


• Assessing of our products for license or authorization requirements


• Maintaining and updating customs‑relevant material master data in SAP


• Communicating with internal departments, especially Product Management, Purchasing, R&D and Sales


• Supporting day‑to‑day business, including checking and releasing embargo and sanctions list screenings


• Independently handling topics and projects within the Trade Affairs team


• Supporting  topics related to customs and foreign trade law


• Supporting the continuous improvement of processes, digitalization and quality assurance

Your qualifications 

• Technical or commercial degree (or equivalent qualification) with a focus on foreign trade and customs, or an equivalent qualification


• Ideally knowledge of customs tariff classification and the “Electronic Customs Tariff” (EZT), alternatively,  basic knowledge with a readiness to specialize


• Practical experience in customs valuation and customs determination, or a willingness to acquire this expertise


• Strong technical understanding of hardware and/or software such as but not limited to security and IT


• Excellent SAP skills


• Structured, diligent and reliable working style


• Excellent communication skills with the ability to argue and defend subject-matter positions


• Strong team orientation and ability to collaborate across departments


• Interest to work with complex regulatory topics


• Very good German and good English skills

$$ We are an equal opportunity employer! We promote diversity in all its forms and create an inclusive work environment, free from prejudice, discrimination and harassment, in which all employees feel a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, race or ethnic origin, social and cultural background, religion, disability and sexual orientation. 

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