Export Control Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Export Control
Peter S.
Last position:
Project Manager for SAP GTS Trade Services, edition for SAP 4/HANA at ETENGO AG
- Creation of detailed concepts for all relevant GTS modules (compliance, pricing, customs clearance, Intrastat, preferences)
- Planning and conducting workshops, including scheduling and documentation
- Development and consulting of the organisational structure and its master data
- Setup and customisation of compliance functions: sanctions list review, embargo, legal control, US re-export
- Uploading and maintaining sanction and commodity lists
- Implementation and validation of integration tests
- Setup and customisation of the modules: pricing (including uploading of customs tariff numbers and STAWN data), customs clearance (including application for test operation with customs), Intrastat and preferences (including preference calculation and LLEs)
- Development and presentation of prototypes
- Derivation of insights for the final concept
Normann G.
Last position:
Managing Director / Technology & AI Consultant at Omnia Kassel UG
Managing Director | Omnia Kassel UG
Corporate management, international business development, technology and innovation management
Corporate management and international business development: Strategic and operational management of a technology-oriented consulting company. International B2B business development, development of new business areas, and establishment and maintenance of industrial, technology, and procurement partnerships.
Technology and innovation management: Identification and evaluation of new technologies with regard to technical feasibility, commercial potential, and practical applications. Development of innovative business models, technology transfer, and support for demanding innovation projects.
Development and project management: Design, planning, and management of technical development, procurement, and customer projects. Technical specifications, international supplier selection, coordination of external development partners, and evaluation and implementation of customer-specific solutions.
AI research, systems development, and technology evaluation: Early recognition of the fundamental technological change brought about by generative AI. For around four years, self-initiated, almost daily intensive research, development, and testing work with leading language models, multimodal AI systems, and different model generations. Independent design and testing of around 200 complex AI workflows, multi-agent methods, and book, proposal, and evaluation agents.
AI-supported customer projects and multimodal production: Practical implementation of proprietary and confidential customer assignments in technical design, project development, proposal preparation, specialist texts, and comprehensive documentation. Development and production of texts, images, animations, videos, speech, and avatar applications. A total of around 750 productive work results from various AI-supported projects.
AI quality assurance, process development, and efficiency improvement: Development of multi-stage, cross-model testing and correction procedures with source comparison, independent review, and systematic error analysis. In own task-specific comparative measurements, reduced selected processing times from eight hours to one hour and improved measured accuracy from about 95 % to up to 99 %. Transfer of the findings into productive work processes and commercially usable customer solutions.
Project-based activity and availability: The entrepreneurial activities are organized on a project basis and are not connected with permanent full-time operational utilization. Therefore, there is substantial time available for external consulting, development, and management assignments, including projects with a high workload.
Markus M.
Last position:
Business Analyst and Project Manager at Sachsenlotto GmbH
- Business analysis of the Instant Win Games segment (financial, IT landscape, organization, customers)
- Gap analysis and resulting requirements, project planning, milestone planning, stakeholder management, risk analysis, project documentation, playbooks
- Successful establishment of sales activities and sales processes for Instant Win-Games
Dietmar R.
Last position:
S/4 HANA Consultant at KWC Aquarotter GmbH
SD ticket processing
- Order management
- Delivery processes
- Customizing
- Interface to SAP Cloud for Customer (SAP C4C)
Mohammed A.
Last position:
Management Consultant / Program Lead at Adesso SE
- Led hybrid projects (agile and classic) to deliver administration-specific software (application processes) for use across state and federal state boundaries
- Developed tailored specialist and funding processes in the areas of energy saving, business support, and export control for internal case processing use
- Helped shape internal projects such as secure connection to the document management system and integration of authentication components in the context of the Online Access Act
- Analyzed the connection of internal specialist applications to the ERiC client for transmitting payment runs to tax offices
- Built and led the Project Management Office (PMO), moderated weekly management meetings
- Program leadership and operational project leadership, coordination with departments and stakeholders
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive project governance structure, including change and communication concepts
- Performed risk analyses and derived countermeasures
- Built standardized reporting and efficient resource management
- Developed forecasting models for effort estimation, budget, and resource control
- Built and optimized PMO functions to manage multiple programs
- Advised on innovation and modernization measures
- Used IntelliJ IDEA, Git, Keycloak, Docker, Maven, Jenkins, SVN
Steffen L.
Last position:
Interim head of export control at Industrial company
Development of a global standard for the inspection process, training and enabling of the deployed employees, analysis of and advice on individual case decisions
Orhan Y.
Last position:
SAP Senior Consultant OTC/P2P/EWM/LE/CS/PS/GTS, C4C-Cloud (Sales, Services, E-Commerce) at High-Technologie
- SAP S/4HANA, OTC, 2nd & 3rd level support, project implementation of S/4HANA Cloud Private Sales & Services
- SAP SCM/OTC/P2P/LE/CS/PS, S/4HANA Private Cloud (Sales, Services), CPI, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), EDI, IDoc, ABAP, user exits, SAP Activate, ITIL, SAP Cloud ALM
- Support and consulting for integration of SAP ECC into new business areas in SAP S/4HANA
- Decommissioning legacy systems and implementation of the new harmonized SAP S/4HANA landscape
- Process optimization in SAP S/4HANA and support for daily requests from business users and key users
- Project implementation of S/4HANA Private Cloud Sales & Services
- Responsibility for the SCM stream within the global template
- Process design with Signavio and creation of Business Process Documents (BPD)
- Creation of functional design specifications (FS, TS) including interface design and WRICEF objects
- Ensuring integration of PTP with FI/CO, O2C and EWM through SAP customizing
- Migration from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud to replace legacy systems and implement a harmonized system landscape
- SAP BTP & CPI: extension of Cloud Platform Integration (CPI), integration of PTP with FI/CO, O2C and EWM, optimization of cloud-based services
- Analysis and evaluation of existing SCM processes in the SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud environment
- Design of integrated solutions in OTC, P2P, EWM, LE and PP including forecasting and capacity planning
- Extension of transportation processes in SAP TM and SAP LE-TRA to support multimodal transports focusing on rail freight and integration of external rail logistics providers via EDI (VDA, EDIFACT)
- Consulting on further migration to SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain
- Functional consulting on developed supply chain processes
- Management of SAP CCS processes for contract types and bonus agreements
- Execution and maintenance of distributions and settlement keys
- Support for integration of transfer rules into the CCS model
- Documentation of CCS process changes for traceability and compliance
- Customizing and optimization in OTC: condition maintenance for pricing, materials, freight, customers, price & material groups; extension of sales document types, item categories, credit memos, down payments and prepayments with pricing procedure, condition types, access sequences, condition tables, condition records, billing types, invoice types, item categories, sales document types, reconciliation accounts, tax accounts; integration with FI/CO for accounting and financial closing; bonus settlements; delivery process optimization; configuration of delivery schedule types with account determination; creation of schedule line categories for delivery schedules; maintenance of schedule lines for delivery schedule types; schedule line determination settings such as order date, delivery date, availability check rules, returns etc.
- Customizing and optimization in P2P: purchase requisitions, purchase orders, document types (reason codes for ordering, rejection and blocking), scheduling agreements and stock transfer schedules; maintenance of material master and vendor master; payment terms; Incoterms; purchasing groups; purchase prices; quota agreements; contracts; purchasing info records; release procedures (characteristics, classes and release strategies); message control; maintenance of vendor master data; assignment of purchasing info records to materials and vendors; configuration of vendor evaluation with weightings; execution and adjustment of material requirements planning processes; creation of detailed functional specifications for P2P processes such as goods receipt (MIGO), goods issue, purchase requisitions and orders; ensuring data quality and master data maintenance in tables such as MARA, LFA1 and LFB1 etc.
- SAP Fiori: extension and customizing of Fiori apps to improve usability and efficiency; implementation of analytical Fiori apps to monitor KPIs and processes; workflow optimization and UI adaptations for enhanced user experience in SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud
- Process modeling in Signavio; optimization and documentation of business processes; workshops and training on process modeling
- 2nd & 3rd level support in OTC, P2P, CS, PS modules (SCM): incident and change tickets; processing, resolution and documentation of SAP user requests; feasibility analysis for change requests; process optimization; service management with SAP CS; Cloud for Customer (C4C) for modern customer service processes; migration of SAP CS to S/4HANA Field Service Management (FSM); use of embedded analytics for service processes
- Customizing, testing, documentation, training; ensuring integration and collaboration between O2C, P2P and FI/CO modules for supply chain optimization; feasibility analysis; effort estimation; debugging; programming; IDoc and EDI monitoring etc.
- 2nd & 3rd level support in C4C Sales and Services: opportunities, surveys, user creation and authorizations; extension of Business Technology Platform; enhancement of CPI interface; customization of customer and material master data; orders; quotations; equipment; service notifications; surveys; tasks; PS orders; integration of PTP with FI/CO, O2C and EWM; ensuring integration and maintenance of MRP processes etc.
- Responsibility for process analysis and design in export processing, Intrastat and customs management in compliance with international trade regulations (e.g. export control, preference agreements, dual-use)
- Integration and optimization of Intrastat reporting in SAP SD including maintenance of statistical commodity codes, country of origin, tariff codes etc.
- Customizing in SAP SD foreign trade (SD-FT/FTT) for customs-relevant fields and processes
- Coordination and preparation for integration with SAP GTS, including ATLAS reporting, embargo checks, export control and tariff determination
- Collaboration with customs authorities and logistics providers on export declarations and approval processes
- Creation of test cases for customs processes, export documents, commercial invoices, export declarations etc.
- MDG (Master Data Governance): data quality and maintenance of master data in relevant tables (e.g. MARA, LFA1, LFB1); change requests for master data maintenance in O2C/P2P
- SAP S/4HANA migration: support for migration from SAP R/3 to SAP S/4HANA, including data migration, process optimization and system harmonization; support for global rollouts for subsidiaries in multiple countries; experience in developing SAP templates for global implementations
- ABAP: development and optimization of programs to extend functionalities in O2C and P2P modules; debugging and troubleshooting; customization and enhancement of user exits for customer-specific requirements; IDoc and EDI monitoring
Mario B.
Last position:
Management Consulting and Interim Management at Mario Brumm+ Consulting
- Transition processes before and after carve-outs including interim management
- Product strategy and positioning
- AI consulting using the AI Design Sprint method
Armin B.
Last position:
Interim Manager at Self-employed
Marco D.
Last position:
Freelancer at Freelancer
Björn S.
Last position:
Senior Consultant Digitalization, Sustainability & Change at Multiversum GmbH
- Consulting product development and sales: AI Core Beliefs
- Consulting product development and sales: AI Governance
- Client assignment at CARIAD, NVL/Lürssen, FHH Finanzbehörde
Dirk K.
Last position:
Customs Declarations and Freight Forwarding
- Worked in wholesale trade for ship parts
- Responsible for customs declarations
- Freight forwarding for domestic and international shipments
Mehmet A.
Last position:
Carve-Out Project Member
- Data cleansing
- Creating test scenarios
- Conducting integration tests
- Recording errors and reporting back to central IT teams
- Monitoring processes after Go-live
Matthias F.
Last position:
Information Security Project Manager at Deutsche Bahn AG
- Introduction of a new Information Security Management System (ISMS) according to ISO/IEC 27001.
- Implementation of the RL CySec-Rail cybersecurity directive for cross-border rail networks.
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Statistics of experts using Export Control
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
30 years
Position duration
2.4 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
69%
Master's degree or higher
54%
Doctorate
23%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using Export Control
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Export Control experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (71%)
- Manufacturing (71%)
- Automotive (64%)
- Professional Services (57%)
- Energy (43%)
- Transportation (36%)
- Construction (21%)
- Fashion (21%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Export Control covers
Export Control governs the movement of goods, software, technology and technical knowledge across borders. It connects product classification, destination controls, end-use checks, licensing and record keeping. Companies use it to prevent unauthorized transfers and manage trade compliance risk.
Core compliance work
Export Control specialists turn complex rules into repeatable decisions across sales, procurement, logistics, engineering and legal teams.
- Classify products, software and technical data
- Review end users, destinations and intended use
- Determine licensing requirements and exceptions
- Build approval, screening and documentation workflows
- Prepare controls for audits and internal reviews
Systems and terminology
The work often involves dual-use controls, military or defense-related items, sanctions screening and denied-party checks. Professionals may work with enterprise resource planning systems, export management software, product data platforms and automated screening tools. They also interpret control lists and licensing guidance from relevant authorities.
When companies need specialists
Freelance expertise is useful when a company enters a new market, launches a controlled product, changes its supply chain or faces an audit. It can also help when internal teams need a temporary owner for classification backlogs, license applications or a compliance process redesign.
- New products require a defensible classification
- Business units apply controls inconsistently
- Mergers or acquisitions create data and process gaps
- Screening generates too many unresolved alerts
- International teams need one operating model
Germany-based delivery
In Germany, Export Control work may support industrial manufacturing, aerospace, defense, chemicals, electronics, software and research organizations. Local specialists can work on site when sensitive processes require close coordination, while many documentation, screening and policy tasks can be handled remotely. German and English communication may both matter across local teams and international supply chains.
Signs of strong expertise
Strong professionals combine regulatory judgment with operational discipline. They can explain why a classification or license decision is defensible, document assumptions, and translate controls into steps that business teams follow. They understand how product engineering, logistics, sales data and customer information affect export decisions, and they know when a matter needs legal or authority review.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Export Control.
Export Control is used to regulate cross-border transfers of goods, software, technology and technical assistance. It helps companies identify controlled items, restricted destinations, sensitive end uses and parties that require additional review.
Export Control focuses mainly on the controlled nature of an item, destination, end use and transfer. Sanctions compliance often focuses on restricted countries, persons, entities and financial or commercial activity; the two areas overlap and are usually managed together.
A strong Export Control specialist often understands sanctions screening, customs, supply-chain processes, product data, contract terms and audit preparation. Familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems and export management software is also valuable.
The right level depends on the assignment. A classification review may need focused product knowledge, while a global compliance redesign calls for experience across policies, systems, licensing, training and business implementation.
Export Control work can often be delivered remotely when documents, product data and stakeholders are accessible securely. On-site collaboration may be preferable for sensitive facilities, complex engineering information, workshops or a new compliance process that needs close adoption support.
Ask the specialist to explain a classification or licensing decision and the evidence behind it. Good work is clear, traceable and practical, with defined assumptions, escalation points, approval records and controls that teams can apply consistently.
Export Control freelancers may deliver classification frameworks, product and technology assessments, screening procedures, licensing workflows, compliance policies, training material and audit-ready records. They can also define system requirements for more reliable data and approval processes.
Export Control work in Germany can involve European Union controls, German requirements and rules linked to the destination or transaction. A capable specialist identifies which regimes apply, checks current guidance and escalates uncertain cases instead of treating one control list as sufficient.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Export Control in their recent projects is 119 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 949 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Export Control in their recent projects, 69% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 54% hold at least a Master's degree, and 23% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Export Control in their recent projects have 30 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Export Control in their recent projects are German (100%), English (86%), and French (36%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Export Control in their recent projects are Information Technology (71%), Manufacturing (71%), and Automotive (64%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Export Control in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (86%), and Operations (79%).
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