Internal Controls & Trade Compliance Specialst

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Freudenberg Performance Materials is part of the Freudenberg Group and a leading global supplier of innovative technical textiles for a broad range of markets: From apparel, automotive, building materials, civil engineering, energy, filter media, healthcare and to building interiors and more. Join our team and shape the future of innovation with us! Discover our world at www.freudenberg-pm.com.

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401K Match

401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.

Performance Related Bonus

Performance Related Bonus: When you have an impact, you can reap the rewards.

International Opportunities

International Opportunities: Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.

Personal Development

Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Health Insurance

Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.

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Hybrid Work

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You support our team as

Internal Controls & Trade Compliance Specialst

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Responsibilitiesarrow_right

• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of internal control, risk, and compliance programs.
• Assess operational and compliance risks, evaluate internal controls, and coordinate corrective actions to ensure alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage import/export compliance activities, including HTS, Schedule B, ECCN, Country of Origin, and Free Trade Agreement classifications.
• Maintain accurate customs, trade compliance, and master data documentation within SAP and related systems to support audit readiness.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, compliance reviews, post-entry audits, and remediation activities.
• Partner with internal teams, customs brokers, freight providers, and regulatory authorities to strengthen compliance processes and resolve trade-related matters.
• Monitor regulatory changes, develop compliance reporting and KPIs, and provide employee training to promote a strong culture of ethics, accountability, and compliance.

Qualificationsarrow_right

• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in compliance, internal controls, customs, international trade, risk management, or a related discipline.
• Internal controls experience and/or auditing experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Working knowledge of import/export regulations, customs compliance requirements, and internal control frameworks.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with SAP ERP or similar enterprise systems preferred.
• Background in manufacturing, supply chain, finance or global trade environments.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Darby Mroz

darby.mroz@fnacc.com

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