Export Control Specialist

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This role will lead Lenovo’s compliance and export controls program including local export regulatory requirements as well as compliance with U.S. EAR regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Czech Republic, EU, US, and international export control regulations and sanctions laws
• Review and approve export transactions, documentation, and shipping activities
• Conduct restricted party screening and end-user/end-use checks
• Review products, software, and technology classification under export control regulations
• Support export license applications and maintain related documentation
• Monitor changes in trade regulations and communicate impacts to business stakeholders
• Develop and maintain export compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Conduct internal audits and risk assessments related to export compliance
• Investigate potential compliance violations and support corrective actions
• Deliver export control training to employees and business partners
• Collaborate with logistics, legal, procurement, engineering, and sales teams
• Maintain accurate compliance records according to regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, International Trade, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field

• 3+ years of experience in export control, trade compliance, customs, or sanctions compliance

• Knowledge of:

• EU Dual-Use Regulation

• Czech customs/export laws

• US export regulations (EAR) is an advantage

• Sanctions programs (EU, OFAC, UN)

• Experience with export documentation and customs procedures

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and organizational abilities

• Fluent English required; Czech language strongly preferred

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in multinational or manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with SAP GTS or other trade compliance systems
• Experience in restricted party screening
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced international environment

What We Can Offer

• Life Insurance
• medical care (CANADIAN MEDICAL)
• Pension Plan
• Food Vouchers
• Work Life Balance (Sodexo voucher once a year)
• additional holidays - 5 days over year, plus additional days based on the length of service

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.