Export Control Specialist / Business Partner - Tire

Company Description

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated preliminary sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental delivers top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2023, the Tires group sector generated sales of 14 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.

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Job Description

 HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

SG 11

The Business Partner Export Control Manager will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with international trade regulations and export control laws. This position must sit in Fort Mill, SC and will be responsible directly supporting and managing Continental's Tire Sector, mitigating legal and regulatory risks  supporting the overall export control departments. The position is part of the Global Legal Team and reports directly to the Export Control Team Lead for the US/CA Region.

The candidate needs a  understanding of U.S. and Canada Export Control Regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), U.S. and Canada sanctions/embargo regulations.

▪ Stay in close contact with all the Export Control Coordinators within the region, the others Export Control Manager and the Export Control Departments
▪ Be the interface between Export Control Coordinators and the Export Control Departments
▪ Communicate, share and apply new regulatory changes and sanctions
▪ Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including legal, finance, engineering, sales, and supply chain teams, to ensure export compliance requirements are integrated into business processes and decision-making
▪ Document changes and write applications to government entities
▪ Work with Engineering, Sales and other department to gather information needed to submit export authorizations (e.g. License applications, Agreements, permits), formal export classification requests, and advisory opinions to the appropriate government agency
▪ Develop and Implement Export Compliance Policies and Standardize Procedure
▪ Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify areas of potential non-compliance and implement corrective actions
▪ Support the Export Control Manager for the implementation of internal Export Control Guideline as well as international and local export control regulations     
▪ Work with HR, Sales and Engineer regarding technology transfers and foreign national reviews
▪ Develop and manage export control projects
▪ Provide targeted training according the Export Control Training Program
▪ Develop and deliver export compliance training programs to educate employees on export control laws, regulations, and company policies
▪ Support the Export Control Coordinators for the Export Control Classification of the items
▪ Key user for export control systems
▪ Serve as the primary point of contact for government authorities and regulatory agency inquires on export control matters
▪ Prepare and submit required reports and disclosures to relevant government agencies, including voluntary disclosures of potential violations
▪  Prepare export license applications and commodity classification requests for products/transaction within the Business Sectors

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

• Bachelors degree
• 5+ years of professional export control relatable experience
• 2+ years experience in export control licensing and classification process
• Knowledge and understanding of the US and CA Export Control Regulations and Sanctions
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Continental is only able to offer visa support for internals individuals who currently hold an existing valid employment visa.
• A relocation package can be offered

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT:

• Bachelor Degree or higher preferably