Sandvik is hiring for a US Trade Counsel!

Who we are and what we do 

Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability, and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure industries. We have world-leading positions in the following areas: equipment and tools, service, digital solutions, and sustainability-driving technologies for the mining and infrastructure industries, such as automated and electric mining equipment and eco-efficient rock processing.

Sandvik Machining Solutions (SMS): Sandvik Machining Solutions (SMS) is a SMS is a business area segment within Sandvik Group. SMS is a global market-leading manufacturer of tools and tooling systems for advanced industrial metal cutting. We have an exciting portfolio that holds some of the strongest brands on the market: Dormer Pramet, Sandvik Coromant, Seco Tools and Walter. The business area also comprises the areas of additive manufacturing and digital manufacturing solutions. In 2023, sales were approximately 49 billion SEK with about 20,300 employees.

Your Role

• Provide expertise in US trade compliance laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations.
• Oversee the design and implementation of the US trade compliance program, including restricted and end-use/user screening, export jurisdiction and classification determination, authorization analysis and management, recordkeeping, and procedures and work instructions.
• Identify compliance risks and manage the life cycle of complex cross-functional compliance programs.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to identify program and regulatory developments and provide updates to management regarding compliance initiatives impacting company business.
• Report all potential compliance concerns consistent with company requirements and assist with internal investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation, as required.
• Measure program effectiveness through self-assessments, validation, and audits.
• Engage all levels across the organization through a function-specific training and communications program.
• Advise on US trade compliance extraterritorial requirements.
• Support the implementation of the Sandvik compliance program, including anti-bribery, competition law, and data privacy program requirements.

About you

• A law degree.
• 5-10 years of professional experience working with international trade law, including the export controls programs required by BIS, OFAC, and other US agencies.
• Experience from work in a global environment with stakeholder management.
• Effectively drives improvements in a customer-centric way.
• Acts with integrity and always builds trust.
• Is authentic and compassionate.
• Effective stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Listens and communicates openly and honestly.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Possesses strong problem-solving skills and is solution-oriented.

Location

Flexible within the United States, preferably on east coast time.

Benefits

Sandvik offers a comprehensive total compensation package including a competitive benefits package of health, dental and disability insurance, and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan. In addition, we provide opportunities for professional competence development and training, as well as opportunities for career advancement.

Sandvik is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at [email protected]. Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.