Top Aces is the world’s leading provider of contracted adversary air (ADAIR) services and Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) training. Founded in 2000 by former military pilots who recognized a significant need to improve armed forces training, Top Aces today has a flawless safety record of more than 140,000 accident-free flight hours.
Our mission to train and prepare future generations of military leaders is carried out together with our subsidiaries Top Aces Corp. and Blue Air Training Corp. We support NATO and allied nations, including Canada, the United States, Australia, Germany, and other European countries.
Our mission-focused training uses realistic scenarios to enhance the operational readiness of armed forces, extend the service life of squadron fleets, and contribute to significant cost savings.
Would you like to become part of a dynamic team in an international environment?
We are currently looking for
Manager Europe, Export & Trade Compliance (m/f/d), Full-Time
At one of our locations in Germany or the Netherlands:
Wittmund (26409) | Laage (18299) | Hoogerheide (4631 RP)
Your Role: As Manager Europe, Export & Trade Compliance (m/f/d), you will assume functional and disciplinary leadership as well as the continued development of our Customs, Export Control, and Trade Compliance functions across Europe.
You will lead and support our subject matter experts, establish consistent standards and processes, and serve as the central point of contact for management and relevant functions on complex foreign trade and regulatory matters. At the same time, you will maintain the technical depth required to support your team with challenging operational matters and, when needed, provide qualified coverage for the respective functions.
Functional and disciplinary leadership and development of a small team of subject matter experts (currently 2 employees) in Customs, Export Control, and Trade Compliance.
Lead and continuously develop European Customs, Export Control, and Trade Compliance processes, standards, and internal controls, including the implementation of requirements to obtain and maintain AEO status.
Provide guidance and subject matter support to the team, management, and relevant functions on complex Customs, foreign trade, and Export Control matters.
Identify, assess, and manage compliance risks and define and follow up on appropriate actions to ensure regulatory compliance.
Provide subject matter leadership for audits, regulatory authority interactions, and cross-functional projects, and represent the function with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure the team’s technical and operational capability, including support for complex matters and qualified coverage of the respective functions when required.
Your Profile
University degree or equivalent, preferably in International Trade, Customs, Compliance, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
Several years of relevant professional experience in Customs, Foreign Trade, and Export Control, preferably in an international and regulated environment.
Strong knowledge of Customs and foreign trade regulations, with practical experience in import, export, and Trade Compliance processes.
Experience with the implementation of Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) requirements, including practical involvement in obtaining or maintaining AEO status.Knowledge of U.S. export control regulations, particularly ITAR/EAR, as well as experience involving weapons of war or knowledge of the German War Weapons Control Act (KrWaffKontrG)
Experience in functional and disciplinary leadership, with a strong interest in supporting and developing subject matter experts.
Strong judgment, accountability, and a solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical solutions.
Fluent English with strong communication and stakeholder management skills across different organizational levels.
What We Offer
- A secure, permanent position in a growing international company
- Training and development opportunities
- Flexible working hours
- Employee discounts through the Corporate Benefits portal
- Modern work equipment (company laptop and cell phone)
- Recognition of service anniversaries with special awards and gifts
- Interested?
- We look forward to receiving your application, preferably online at topaces.com, including your salary expectations and earliest possible start date.
For questions, please contact Tim Sosnizka
- Mobile: 004915157122852
- Email: [email protected]
- We look forward to hearing from you!
#LI-Onsite
#LI-TS1
Job description provided by Top Aces.
View the original posting
