Export Control Manager

Volvo Logistics designs, handles and develops comprehensive business logistics systems for the automotive industry worldwide. We have all the necessary logistics areas in-house and this creates the ideal preconditions for customer order-managed production on a large scale, making us a unique logistics partner. We harness the very best partner in each individual case for all haulage requirements, selecting from our global network of first-class transport specialists. As a wholly owned subsidiary within the Volvo Group, all aspects of our work are characterised by the well-known core values of quality, safety and environmental care. The Global Customs function (GC) within Volvo Logistics (VLC) is the customs competence centre at AB Volvo. It consists of several departments worldwide and it serves as a support function to all VLC's global business operations (GBO's). The open position is as Export Control Manager and as such to function as VLC's competence in export control issues regarding both process compliance and development in this important area of subject. This means a lot of contact towards the legal departments of each Business area (BA) and Business unit (BU) within AB Volvo. The position will report directly to the Global Customs Manager of VLC and is based in Gothenburg. This is a new area of responsibility for VLC and for this role we are looking for a person with a broad and well documented knowledge and experience in export matters. Experience in export control of strategic and dual use items are a strong merit. Your daily responsibilities will be to participate in securing that the Volvo companies follows the export control regulations in respective export country. You will partly also be involved in import- and export customs development issues. You will work closely with other departments within VLC and other Volvo companies and also have contact with suppliers and Customs & other authorities in many different countries and regions of the world. There will be a need for occasional travelling. Qualifications: Customs education at a high level, and/or 3-5 years experience from working with complex Customs issues and investigations Experienced and with well documented capabilities in working as a contact towards a customer. Knowledge of Customs and International Trade laws and Export control regulations Ability to translate the current Export Control regulations into what the Volvo companies needs to do to align with these rules Experience in trade facilitation and safety & security focused certification programs Understand authority views and how to be proactive in the dialogue with these authorities. Good knowledge of Swedish and English is a must, additional language is a strong merit. Knowledge also wanted within HS-Classification Profile: A general interest in technical issues Analytical and problem solving ability Dedicated and systematic Team oriented Excellent communication skills High skills in building strong customer service relationships and working well with other departments Self motivated, take initiative to change or implement new processes and procedures Goal oriented PC skills using Microsoft office programs At Volvo Logistics we are actively working to establish teams that will take maximum advantage of the strength inherent in differences in knowledge, experience, age, gender and nationality, etc. We find that well balanced working teams increases group dynamics, creativity and new approaches to solutions.