Export control classification expert

Introduction to the job

As our export control classification expert, you will be part of ASML’s Trade Data Management team, responsible for providing accurate and consistent product classifications used in our transactions to ensure compliance with Customs and Export Control regulations. We maintain trade preference statuses to benefit from Free Trade Agreements and screen our business partners for compliance with sanctioned party lists. We also screen all transactions globally for compliance with export licenses.

In our work, we closely collaborate with experts in the Export Control & Sanctions team within Legal & Compliance, the Customs Affairs team within Tax & Customs, the technical experts involved in technology, software and product development, as well as colleagues involved in the operational processes of shipping products and filing customs declarations.

Role and responsibilities

As an export control classification expert, your primary responsibility will be to increase the quality of export control classifications for our entire base of products, software and technology. These classifications are determined based on functionality and key characteristics of the products, software and technology. It is therefore important that you have a good understanding of technological concepts.

In this role, you will:

• Perform export control classifications for our entire range of products and parts thereof, ensuring proper substantiation of these classifications
• Provide guidance to team members on proper classification of products and alignment with our Export Control & Sanctions team on these classification guidelines
• Maintain our control framework regarding the risks for incorrect and late classification and execution of controls related to these risks
• Maintain and improve the master classification database
• Identify and implement improvements that will smoothen our processes and increase compliance
• Collaborate with and advise internal stakeholders on core issues of customs & export control classification and licensing to ensure compliance
• Function as the go-to person in case of classification related questions from the authorities or internal stakeholders

Education and experience

• Master's degree in a technical field such as (applied) physics, mechatronics, electronics or comparable, or law, compliance or auditing or similar
• 5-7 years work experience in an Export Control classification role in a tech company
• Knowledge and experience with the EU and U.S. export laws and regulations
• Experience with and understanding of multicultural and multidisciplinary environments
• Relevant work experience in the semiconductor business is a plus
• Experience in audit or advisory/consulting in the field of risk management and/or internal control is a plus

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way to do that. You won’t work in a silo. Instead, you’ll be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you’ll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You’ll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.

To thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills:

• Strong drive with a hands-on, structured, accurate and result-oriented working style
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate and drive others, build relationships and influence other functional areas
• Ability to cope with a multicultural, dynamic and changing and complex environment
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex business issues into simple problem statements, clear processes and actions
• Good time management skills and an eye for detail
• Take ownership of issues from start to finish
• Language skills fluent in English, both oral and written

​Other information

The position is based in Veldhoven, the Netherlands. We have a hybrid working policy that allows for working from home part-time.

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

Diversity and inclusion

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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