Export Control Compliance Specialist (Saudi Nationals)

About Lenovo

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Role Overview

As an Export Control Compliance Specialist based in Riyadh, your primary responsibility will be to ensure all export, re-export, and transfer activities adhere strictly to Saudi Arabian regulations as well as pertinent international trade control laws such as U.S. ITAR/EAR, UK Export Control Orders, and EU Dual-Use Regulations. This role is key to maintaining legal trade compliance and safeguarding sensitive technologies within the Kingdom.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee export transactions to ensure full compliance with both Saudi national and international export control regulations.
• Manage the preparation, maintenance, and administration of export licenses, authorizations, and permits related to controlled goods and technology transfers.
• Classify items and technologies using ECCN and HS codes, ensuring accurate record keeping of export control data.
• Review commercial invoices, shipping documentation, and end-use statements for regulatory compliance.
• Maintain proper export documentation according to required record-keeping standards.
• Promptly report and investigate any suspected breaches of export control laws, escalating issues appropriately.
• Conduct due diligence including screening against restricted parties and relevant sanctions lists.
• Support the internal export control framework, assist with internal audits, and provide guidance on classification to avoid unauthorized exports.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or Law.
• 4 to 7 years of professional experience specializing in customs and trade compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of Saudi export/import legislation, ZATCA procedures, FASAH customs platform, and key international regulatory frameworks such as ITAR/EAR and UK/EU control regimes.
• Expertise in import/export compliance tasks, customs clearance processes, HS classification, and duty optimization strategies.
• Experience performing sanctions and restricted party screening, particularly with Saudi-specific platforms like FASAH, ZATCA, and SASO/SABER.
• Proficiency working with ERP systems, notably SAP trade and customs modules, along with Microsoft Office tools.
• Demonstrated skills in regulatory audits, process improvements utilizing Lean or Six Sigma methodologies, and effective stakeholder engagement.
• Fluent in both English and Arabic, combined with strong analytical capabilities and the ability to coordinate across multiple functions.

What Lenovo Offers

• An inclusive international work environment emphasizing gender diversity.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program providing services such as psychological, legal, and financial consultation.
• Engagement with sustainability initiatives including CO2 offset programs, asset recovery solutions, and certified refurbished product offerings.
• Opportunities for personal growth through the company’s internal e-learning development platform.
• Participation in a mentorship program to enhance career development.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lenovo is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local laws.