Export And Compliance Assistant

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that 88% of the world's trade is carried by sea?

We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?

We are now looking for an Export and Compliance Assistant to join our Marine team driving compliance in defense projects. The position is permanent and the preferred location is in our office in Nantes France

What you will be doing As an Export and Compliance Assistant , your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Prepare export license applications and monitor their approval and renewal.
• Maintain up-to-date records and generate export-related reports.
• Compile and organize accurate and up-to-date documentation of export activities.
• Verify document compliance and coordinate export control teams across different companies in the Wärtsilä group.
• Transmit appropriate documentation to internal and external clients and suppliers.
• Detect non-compliance issues and forward them for processing.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of export control procedures and the Internal Compliance Program (ICP).
• Participate in compliance audits and employee training on export control regulations and procedures.

To be successful in this role we expect you to have:

• Good understanding of the supply chain organization
• An interest in the Wärtsilä products and how we meet our customer’s needs
• Ability to ramp up on compliance  topics such as export control regulations, liaise with relevant authorities (ie : government agencies) 
• Fluent communication in English, both written and spoken.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate multicultural teams.
• High level of organization and consistency.
• An appetite for learning new things and adapting to rapidly changing geopolitical landscape

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (BAC +3) in International Trade with successful experience in compliance and/or quality or significant experience in the international industrial field.
• Previous experience in export control or the defense sector would be a plus.

Why you and us? We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership, and taking responsibility for our work. We support each other’s growth, and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have the courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe that by being your true self, you can accomplish much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

We have an amazing team, and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.

Contact & next steps We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!

Nous recherchons un Export and Compliance Assistant pour rejoindre notre équipe Marine et assurer la conformité dans les projets de défense. Le poste est permanent et la localisation préférée est notre bureau à Nantes, France.

Ce que vous allez faire

En tant que Export and Compliance Assistant, votre travail se concentrera sur les responsabilités suivantes :

• Préparer les demandes de licences d'exportation et suivre leur approbation et renouvellement.
• Tenir à jour les registres et générer des rapports relatifs aux exportations.
• Compiler et organiser une documentation précise et à jour des activités d'exportation.
• Vérifier la conformité des documents et coordonner les équipes de contrôle des exportations à travers les différentes entreprises du groupe Wärtsilä.
• Transmettre la documentation appropriée aux clients et fournisseurs internes et externes.
• Détecter les problèmes de non-conformité et les transmettre pour traitement.
• Participer à l'amélioration continue des procédures de contrôle des exportations et du Internal Compliance Program (ICP)(PIC).
• Participer aux audits de conformité et à la formation des employés sur les réglementations et procédures de contrôle des exportations.

Pour réussir dans ce rôle, nous attendons de vous :

• Une bonne compréhension de l'organisation de la chaîne d'approvisionnement.
• Un intérêt pour les produits Wärtsilä et la manière dont nous répondons aux besoins de nos clients.
• La capacité de se familiariser avec les sujets de conformité tels que les réglementations de contrôle des exportations, et de communiquer avec les autorités compétentes (par exemple : agences gouvernementales).
• Une communication fluide en anglais, tant à l'écrit qu'à l'oral.
• De solides compétences interpersonnelles et la capacité de coordonner des équipes multiculturelles.
• Un haut niveau d'organisation et de rigueur.
• Un appétit pour l'apprentissage de nouvelles choses et l'adaptation à un paysage géopolitique en évolution rapide.

Formation et expérience :

• Diplôme de niveau BAC +3 en Commerce International avec une expérience réussie dans la conformité et/ou la qualité ou une expérience significative dans le domaine industriel international.
• Une expérience préalable dans le contrôle des exportations ou dans le secteur de la défense serait un plus.

Last application date:  

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com. 

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