TER Chemicals is a global distributor and partner to a wide range of industries – from technical applications to food and cosmetics. With around 350 employees, an annual turnover of approximately EUR 400 million, over 100 years of experience and technical expertise across more than 20 sites worldwide, we supply chemicals, ingredients and materials that make a difference. Each of our services – from logistics and formulation to warehousing – is part of a wider commitment: to be a reliable, flexible partner that adds value at every stage.
Purpose of the role:
Compliance with the relevant EU and national control and security regulations, in particular the EU Dual-Use Regulation (EU) 2021/821, the Foreign Trade Act (AWG/AWV), Regulation (EU) 2019/1148 on precursors for explosives, and Regulations (EC) No 273/2004 and 111/2005 on drug precursors
Your tasks:
- Independent implementation of measures to comply with and ensure adherence to national and international regulations in foreign trade and export control
- Classification of products in accordance with the relevant legal requirements
- Carrying out and documenting checks against dual-use, catch-all, end-use, country and sanctions lists, as well as checks for licence requirements
- Application for and monitoring of export licences and communication with the competent authorities
- Establishment, maintenance and further development of the Internal Compliance Programme (ICP)
- Maintaining and supporting the software solution used at TER Chemicals in cooperation with the external service provider
- Advising and training internal specialist departments and international subsidiaries on issues relating to foreign trade and export control legislation
- Preparing for and supporting internal and external audits conducted by authorities and certification bodies
Your profile:
- You have successfully completed vocational training or a degree in logistics or foreign trade
- Several years of professional experience in export control will enable you to integrate confidently into our processes
- You are confident in using MS Office and have good SAP knowledge
- Your good command of English will help you to communicate effectively in international context
What we offer:
- Our office is centrally located next to Hamburg City Hall – an attractive workplace in the heart of the city.
- Flexible working arrangements, including trust-based working hours and mobile working, are an integral part of our culture.
- We value balance and time to recharge. That is why all employees are entitled to 30 days of vacation.
- As a third-generation family-owned company, we foster an open, respectful and collaborative working atmosphere.
- We support your professional development through both internal and external learning opportunities.
- You will work in an international environment with colleagues, partners and stakeholders across different markets.
- We will be happy to tell you more about our additional benefits, such as a public transport subsidy, during the interview process.
Ready to take the next step?
We look forward to receiving your application, including your salary expectations and earliest possible start date. Please submit your application documents preferably as a PDF file with a maximum file size of 10 MB.
Please apply via our application portal.
For further information about TER Chemicals and what it is like to work with us, please visit our careers portal at jobs.terchemicals.com or contact our recruiting team by email at HumanResources[at]terchemicals.com.