Rockwell Automation develops industrial automation and digital transformation technologies for manufacturers and other complex industries. Its portfolio includes industrial control systems, design and analytics software, asset and process management solutions, cybersecurity, and network infrastructure.
The company supports organizations in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and life sciences as they modernize operations, improve efficiency, and advance smart manufacturing. Its work brings hardware, software, and integrated services together to address operational and sustainability goals.
Trade Compliance Specialist – Rockwell Automation, Rotterdam
Manage export controls, sanctions screening, licensing, and compliance improvements for Rockwell Automation. This hybrid role is based in Rotterdam and supports trade compliance across the EU and U.S.
Description
- Advance the Internal Control Program to meet EU and U.S. export control rules, sanctions requirements, and internal customs and export compliance policies.
- Act as a subject matter expert on export transactions, denied party screening, export licensing, and third-party compliance.
- Work with business stakeholders, logistics providers, legal counsel, and compliance teams.
- Carry out export compliance processes covering U.S. and EU controls, licensing, sanctions, and embargoes.
- Manage daily denied party and sanctions screening.
- Investigate screening matches and resolve escalations.
- Review and approve export transactions under EU and U.S. regulations.
- Assess license requirements and support export license applications.
- Check exports for prohibited end uses, end users, and destinations.
- Maintain export compliance metrics and reporting dashboards.
- Find compliance gaps and implement corrective actions during audits and assessments.
- Support teams across Import Compliance, Global Trade Compliance, Transportation, Product Compliance, Classification, Logistics, Customer Care, Materials Management, IT, Sales, Legal, and Finance.
- Help initiate and deliver compliance system improvements and automation solutions.
- Provide customs compliance cover with brokers in the Netherlands and other assigned countries.
- Report to the EMEA Trade Compliance Manager.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in law, supply chain management, business administration, or finance.
- At least five years of experience in a fast-paced, international, operations-focused business environment.
- Practical experience with SAP (ECC, GTS), Microsoft Excel and Access, and AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot.
- Knowledge of physical distribution, transportation, supply chain, and logistics principles.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks independently, meet deadlines, set priorities, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English.
- Professional training or certifications in U.S., EU, and local export controls and sanctions laws are preferred.
- A proactive approach to continuous improvement in export and import compliance is preferred.
- Experience with SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, or similar trade compliance systems is preferred.
- A customs broker license or equivalent certification is preferred.
- Knowledge of ECCN and HTS classification rules is preferred.
- Experience developing metrics and compliance dashboards, such as Power BI dashboards, is preferred.
Benefits
- Premium Calm membership and mindfulness programs.
- Paid volunteer time off for eligible employees after six months of employment.
- Company volunteer and donation matching program.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Personalized wellbeing programs through the OnTrack program.
- On-demand digital course library for professional development.
- Other local benefits.
- Hybrid work arrangement.