Export Control and Sanctions, MEA Zone Leader

This position drives the Schneider Electric export control and sanctions program compliance within the Zone by implementing required processes and controls at the cluster or country level, leading a team responsible for zone compliance, providing guidance on export control and sanction regulations and meeting with Zone business stakeholders on a periodic basis to review key regulatory updates, metrics, key control test results and investigations. This position reports directly to the VP, Export Control and Sanctions and works closely with other Zone Leaders and Group Program Leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement the export control and sanctions program in the Zone
• Monitor regulations applicable to the Zone, inform impacted Zone Management and Stakeholders and update processes accordingly
• Gain a deep understanding of Zone business processes to effectively implement the program.
• Build partnerships with the Zone business to become a trusted advisor.
• Manage a team responsible for conducting 4W reviews and or/escalations in a compliant and timely manner
• Develop team members in their understanding and knowledge of export controls and sanctions.
• Manage escalations related to the export control clauses
• Partner with the Zone Legal Team on contractual and regulatory matters
• Support reviews and audits at Schneider Electric sites, and support and/or lead resulting improvement activities
• First point of contact for zone export control and sanctions government authorities
• In coordination with the Export Control and Sanctions Program team members, validate export control test assessments for applicable Zone entities and where necessary, support Action Plans for continuous improvement.
• In coordination with the Export Control and Sanctions Program, perform training of employees in the zone at all levels on a frequent basis
• In coordination with the Export Control and Sanctions Program, provide export control and sanctions training and updates to employees who have export control & sanctions compliance functions (Sales, Logistics, Finance, etc.).
• Support Export Control related classification questions and escalations upon request, coordinating with the Export Control Classification Team where appropriate
• Prepare periodic updates and metrics reports related to Zone export control & sanctions activities as applicable

Education

• University degree in business-related discipline (law, commerce/economics) or engineering

Experience

• Working knowledge of US and EU export/import laws and applicable zone local regulations
• Operational experience in export/import operations and risk management
• Experience in a multi-cultural team environment is a plus
• 8 - 10 years relevant working experience

Skills

• Risk management
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Integrity and compliance (work independently)
• Demonstrated ability in leading a team and being a team player
• Ability to influence
• Foster collaboration and networking
• Act as trusted advisor and facilitator
• Comfortable dealing with conflict

Language Requirements

• Fluent in English

Equal Employment Opportunity

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