Deublin Company, is seeking a Global Sanctions and Export Manager (GS&EM) to maintain the Company's export compliance program ensuring ITAR, OFAC and BIS regulations are followed. This position is essential to advise the company on navigating complex global trade landscapes while minimizing legal risks and ensuring ethical business conduct. The GS&EM will work closely with cross-functional teams within the organization to develop and implement effective sanctions compliance strategies.

Essential Responsibilities

• Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments; develop and implement mitigation strategies.
• Policy Development: Develop, implement, and enforce effective end use, end user and denied party screening.
• Screening Software Evaluation & Implementation: Evaluate appropriate export control & sanctions screening software tools and lead the project of implementation the selected software.
• Training and Awareness: Develop training programs to educate employees on sanctions and export compliance requirements. Conduct training sessions and provide ongoing support.
• Regulatory Compliance: Interpret and communicate regulatory requirements.
• Transaction Screening: Oversee the screening of transactions, customers, and business partners against relevant sanctions lists and export control regulations.
• Due Diligence: Review contracts and evaluate potential risks associated with engaging in business transactions with specific entities or countries.
• Investigations and Remediation: Lead investigations into suspected. Develop remediation plans and to prevent future occurrences.
• External Engagement: Represent the company in interactions with government agencies, industry associations, and other external stakeholders.
• Drive environmental and sustainability initiatives, ensuring practices align with both customer demands and global ecological imperatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years’ experience in global trade compliance with a focus on US sanctions and export controls.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks, including OFAC regulations, BIS, ITAR, and other applicable trade laws.
• Bachelor's degree in business, international relations, law, or related field required.
• Advanced degree or professional certification in compliance or trade law preferred. US Customs Broker License preferred (is a plus).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex regulations and apply them to real-world scenarios.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact confidently with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.
• High level of integrity and ethical conduct, with a commitment to upholding compliance standards and promoting a culture of ethics and integrity within the organization.
• This position is located at our Waukegan location and works in the office four days per week with one day per week remote. Position requires up to 10-20% travel, both domestic and international.

Company Information

Deublin Company, a Hoerbiger Business Unit (BU Rotary) is the leading manufacturer of Rotating Unions and Electrical Slip Rings- devices that allow the transfer of pressurized fluid or electricity from a stationary source into rotating machinery. Deublin spans the world with 13 offices including 5 manufacturing plants and wholly owned subsidiaries in Austria, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Poland, Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom and United States. In Waukegan, the award-winning, ISO 9001-certified manufacturing plant, comprises approximately 200,000 sq. ft. accommodating administration, sales, marketing, Engineering, manufacturing, research, and development as well as a complete training facility.

HOERBIGER is active worldwide in 43 countries on all continents. 6,000 employees at 127 locations - including 25 production plants - deliver reliable solutions for better performance, more safety and fewer emissions. In 2023, they generated sales of 1.416 billion euros. HOERBIGER’s performance determining products and services make the difference for many renowned customers in diverse industries. As majority owner, the HOERBIGER Foundation preserves the 128-year-old entrepreneurial heritage and guarantees stability, independence, and a future-oriented strategy.

We Offer

Deublin Company offers a stable, team-based environment with opportunity for advancement. Our robust benefits package includes: 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching contributions, Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, FSA & HSA, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Educational Assistance

Employee Assistance Program, company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability coverage and Life/AD&D Insurance.

Deublin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free Workplace.