Sumitomo Drive Technologies EMEIA
Strategic Trade Control & ICP Officer
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Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. (SHI)
Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. (SHI) is a global integrated manufacturer of industrial machinery with a tradition of excellence and innovation that spans over 400 years. Our division “Drive Technologies” (DT) in EMEIA stands for an established global designer, manufacturer, and supplier of drives, custom drive solutions, industrial gearboxes, electrical motors and variable frequency drives.
Sumitomo (SHI) Cyclo Drive Germany and Hansen Industrial Transmissions offer more than 100 years of drive technology knowhow. With production locations in Markt Indersdorf near Munich and Edegem near Antwerp and subsidiaries in Benelux, France, Italy, Spain, Scandinavia, Turkey, Great Britain and India we serve the EMEA market (Europe, Middle East, Africa) and India.
We are looking for a Strategic Trade Control & ICP Officer to strengthen our compliance capability across DT SBU EMEIA.
This is a hands-on role focused on execution. You will translate export control and sanctions requirements into clear, workable processes and controls that function in daily operations. At the same time, you will ensure our Internal Compliance Programme (ICP) is documented, maintained, and audit-ready.
You will act as a practical partner to the business—firm on compliance, but solution-oriented in how we enable it.
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What you will do
Strategic Trade Control (STC)
- Execute day-to-day export control and sanctions checks
- Support classification of products, technologies, and destinations
- Assist with export licences and authorisations
- Conduct customer, end-use, and red-flag screenings in line with regulations and corporate policy
- Contribute to awareness and training on trade control obligations
Internal Compliance Programme (ICP)
- Operate and maintain the ICP in line with corporate standards
- Embed compliance controls into business processes
- Support stakeholders in validating third-party information (end-user, application, etc.)
- Work closely with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain and Finance to integrate compliance into workflows
- Act as a compliance partner, balancing risk awareness with business needs
- Monitor and enforce geographical and product-related restrictions where relevant
Documentation & Controls
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date ICP and STC documentation
- Ensure traceability and audit-ready evidence
- Develop and update procedures, work instructions and compliance tools
Monitoring & Reporting
- Perform control checks and self-assessments
- Track compliance KPIs and control effectiveness
- Report and escalate risks where needed
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What you bring
- Experience in export control, sanctions compliance or trade compliance
- Good understanding of EU and international frameworks (e.g. EU Dual-Use Regulation, EU/UN sanctions)
- Strong attention to detail and a structured way of working
- Ability to assess complex situations and take clear, compliant decisions
- A pragmatic mindset—able to find workable solutions without compromising compliance
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across functions and cultures
- Confidence to take a firm position when needed
- Fluent English
Who you will work with
Internally, you will interact with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, Compliance and DT SBU EMEIA HQ.
Externally, you may engage with advisors, auditors and regulatory authorities where required.
Why join
This role gives you direct exposure to key compliance topics in an international environment. You will operate close to the business, where your work has real impact—not only on risk mitigation, but on enabling sustainable growth.
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Sumitomo Drive Technologies
Company:
Sumitomo (SHI) Cyclo Drive Germany GmbH
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