About the Role
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As an Export Control Specialist, you will ensure that all export, re-export, and transfer activities comply with Saudi Arabian regulations as well as applicable international trade control laws (e.g., U.S. ITAR/EAR, UK Export Control Orders, EU Dual-Use Regulations). The role is critical for maintaining legal compliance, protecting sensitive technologies, and supporting secure international trade operations in the Kingdom.
You will lead the company’s compliance and export controls program including local export regulatory requirements as well as compliance with U.S. EAR regulations. Proficiency on applicable laws and regulations issued by various government agencies is essential to translate them into business compliance best practices. The role involves classification, license application, end user certification, restricted party screening, investigations, and internal audits. You will also monitor changes in government trade regulations to ensure internal processes, procedures, and system compliance, liaising with local customs and licensing authority while maintaining compliance controls with the company’s Internal Compliance Program and policies.
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Your Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure all export transactions comply with Saudi and international export control laws and regulations.
- Prepare, manage, and maintain export licenses, authorizations, and permits for controlled goods and technologies.
- Classify items and technologies using ECCN/HS codes and keep accurate export control records.
- Review commercial invoices, shipping documents, and end-use statements for compliance.
- Maintain export documentation according to record-keeping requirements.
- Report and investigate suspected export control breaches, escalating as needed.
- Conduct due diligence and restricted party screening against relevant sanctions lists.
- Implement and support internal export control policies, audits, and advise on classification to prevent unauthorized exports.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or Law.
- 4–7 years of experience in customs and trade compliance.
- Strong knowledge of Saudi export/import laws, ZATCA procedures, FASAH customs platform, and international control regimes (ITAR/EAR, UK/EU).
- Expertise in import/export compliance, customs clearance, HS classification, and duty planning.
- Experience with sanctions/restricted-party screening and Saudi-specific platforms (FASAH, ZATCA, SASO/SABER).
- Proficiency in ERP systems (especially SAP trade/customs modules) and Microsoft Office.
- Skilled in regulatory audits, process improvement (Lean/Six Sigma), and stakeholder management.
- Fluency in English and Arabic; strong analytical and cross-functional coordination abilities.
What We Can Offer You:
- An international team with a high focus on Gender Diversity.
- Employee Assistance Program, e.g., for psychological, legal & financial consultancy.
- You are joining a company that prioritizes sustainable solutions like CO2 Offset, Asset Recovery Services, and the company Certified Refurbished portfolio.
- Access to training for personal development - Internal E-learning Development Platform Available for Employees.
- Mentorship program.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.
General Information
Req # WD00103940
Career area: Supply Chain
Country/Region: Saudi Arabia
City: Riyadh
Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Working time: Full-time
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