Export Control Lead

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This position is for an Export Control Lead in Singapore.

• Serve as a leader and liaise with colleagues on EC matters.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for all EC issues within the responsible SE entities / businesses, including conducting 4W reviews and regional escalations for all relevant transactions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable EC laws & regulations (national & international, when applicable) and SE EC Policy, Directives, and Procedures. Identify and correct the gaps, as applicable.
• Report any non-compliance observations and incidents to the EC CoE Operations Manager and Business Owners.
• Support, drive and lead EC initiatives / activities for site or project as required including annual Key Internal Control (KIC) for EC CE.13 and acting as the EC contact for any Supply Chain Security programs (e.g C-TPAT, AEO) or with official authorities.
• Support EC CoE Operations Manager in export control related local inquiries / investigations which can be initiated by Global EC CoE.

• Conduct EC (4Ws) reviews and escalate applicable transactions / projects for EC CoE's approval.
• Monitor transactions with EC risk identified proactively, by utilizing local / global IT system (e.g BFO, SAP, Oracle etc) or reports generated from the systems.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders within the organizations, including Sales, Tender, Project Manager, Finance Controller, Legal etc., to mitigate the EC risk.
• Ensure local policy & procedures are implemented by conducting regular audits. In the advent of a process breach, report the transaction to the EC CoE Operations Manager, respective stakeholders and ensure the transaction is on hold until all due diligence initiatives are completed and secured.
• Support in the implementation of local / global export control internal audit program, and the execution of any rectification actions.
• Report potential business risks to EC CoE Operations Manager.

• In-depth understanding of the business process of the organizations and identify the key stakeholders within each organization to facilitate the implementation of EC compliance program.
• Understand and get access (if necessary) to the relevant IT tools / systems which are utilized in business operations and try to identity any opportunity to optimize the EC monitoring or due diligence in a more efficient way.
• Identify gaps in implementation of EC Policy and Directives, develop and implement mitigation and corrective actions.
• Document EC activities, maintaining proper record keeping of transactions, reviews, escalations & approval, trainings and incidents.
• Educate local teams on EC related matters. Maintain local training records & ensure appropriate EC training/s are delivered annually.
• Engage with the SPOC Community, EC CoE, joining Open Lines, and other EC related communications campaigns.
• Provide EC support and backup to other countries/regions when required.

• Ability to deliver clear and simple message and to develop relationships with key partners.
• The position requires a high level of responsibility, with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment.
• Education: Bachelor's degree.
• Experience: 2-5 years of work experience, with experience in supply chain / risk management / tendering / project management / business process management are preferred.
• Following Skill Sets are essential:
  • Attention to detail - the person is required to be thorough when reviewing transactional & project details to identify Export Control related red flags.
  • Analytical skill - ability to examine data and information, identify patterns and trends and make logical conclusions.
  • Microsoft Excel skill - a fundamental tool for data analysis which offers a range of functionalities, from simple data entry to complex functions like Pivot Tables , VLOOKUP , etc.
  • Problem solving skill - ability to identify and resolve issues.
  • Report writing skill - the person is required to summarize findings for Export Control reviews and outline the steps for the Company to take.
  • Communication skill - ability to convey information in a clear and understandable manner.
  • Interpersonal skill - the person must be able to communicate effectively with all types of personalities to ensure that his/her company is following Export Control regulations correctly.
  • Risk management skill - ability to identify and minimize potential risks.