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Job Description
The role involves managing international trade compliance for Planet's German operations, ensuring adherence to export control laws and regulations, and serving as the primary contact for export licensing, classification, and regulatory interactions to support the company's global satellite and data services.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as German Trade Compliance Officer and a trusted advisor to legal and business teams.
- Implement and maintain an effective Internal Compliance Program (ICP) aligned with BAFA and EU standards.
- Ensure compliance with national and EU export control laws, including EU Dual-Use Regulation, German Foreign Trade Law, and War Weapons Control Act.
- Manage registration and authorization processes in the ELAN-K2 portal and oversee use of General Authorizations.
- Analyze and determine licensing requirements for products and services, including classification and technology developments.
- Coordinate with US ITC team to ensure compliance with U.S. re-export controls such as EAR and ITAR.
- Advise business units on international trade compliance requirements and develop strategic compliance plans.
- Interface with German and EU governmental bodies for trade compliance initiatives.
- Review and guide international trade terms in proposals and contracts.
- Prepare and submit filings and license applications to German and EU authorities.
- Manage compliance review processes for international shipments.
- Draft and submit government filings, including licenses and notifications.
- Monitor updates to export control regulations, sanctions, and anti-bribery laws, and update internal processes accordingly.
- Conduct compliance audits, investigations, and risk assessments.
- Develop and deliver training on international trade compliance requirements.
Requirements
- 10 years of experience with German EU export control law and professional experience in foreign trade.
- Completion of university studies.
- Authorization to work with all levels of unclassified German EU export-controlled technology, software, and hardware without additional authorizations being required.
- Professional working proficiency in German and English, the language of the company.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with experience working interculturally, cross-hierarchically, and cross-functionally.
- Advanced analytical skills with an ability to work in a structured, high quality, and results-oriented manner.
- Experience reading and interpreting complex trade regulations.
- Self-motivated and comfortable working independently with a careful, methodical approach.
- Technical proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to adapt style and use persuasion in delivering messaging.
- Business acumen with an ability to navigate business processes and risks.
- Ability to frequently advise others on complex matters.
- Creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Experience serving as a Chief Export Control Officer for a German company, especially in the context of satellites, commercial and defense customers, earth observation, and AI software analytics.
- Subject matter expert in German trade law and international trade compliance.
- Trade compliance certifications or legal paralegal experience.
- Experience implementing an internal compliance program and providing strategic export compliance advice within a global satellite company.
- Experience ensuring compliance with sanctions and anti-bribery laws in Europe.
- Experience working with engineers or in a technical aerospace environment.
- Experience of working in a dynamic, startup environment.
- The ability to access all applicable export-controlled information under U.S. and German EU export licenses without requiring additional export licensing.
Benefits & Perks
Paid time off including vacation, holidays and company-wide days off
Employee Wellness Program
Home Office Reimbursement
Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
Equity
Volunteering Paid Time Off
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