Export Control Experts in Germany
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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
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
Marco D.
Last position:
Freelancer at Freelancer
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 processes for instant win games
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
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 cybersecurity guideline RL CySec-Rail for cross-border rail networks.
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
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Statistics of experts using Export Control
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
31 years
Position duration
2.2 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Automotive, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Operations, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
64%
Master's degree or higher
45%
Doctorate
9%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge 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 19 Sep 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 (75%)
- Automotive (67%)
- Manufacturing (67%)
- Professional Services (58%)
- Energy (33%)
- Transportation (33%)
- Fashion (25%)
- Banking and Finance (25%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Export Control Covers
Export Control governs the movement, transfer, brokerage and technical disclosure of goods, software, technology and services that may carry security, defence or proliferation risks. It combines legal requirements with operational controls for international sales, sourcing, research and support. The scope can include physical shipments, cloud access, remote work and transfers between related entities.
Regulations and Scope
Professionals working with Export Control interpret overlapping national, regional and international rules. In Germany, projects commonly involve the European Union Dual-Use Regulation, German implementation requirements, BAFA processes, sanctions regimes and, where relevant, US controls such as EAR or ITAR. The correct framework depends on the item, origin, destination, end use, parties and transfer route.
Core Deliverables
- Classify products, components, software and technical data
- Screen customers, suppliers, consignees and other parties
- Assess licences, exemptions, end-use statements and red flags
- Create approval workflows, records and audit-ready evidence
- Train sales, procurement, logistics, research and service teams
Strong programmes connect legal analysis with daily business decisions. They define who can approve a transaction, which documents are required and how exceptions are escalated. Clear controls reduce delays without treating every international transaction as equally risky.
Systems and Tooling
Export Control work often connects enterprise resource planning, order management, logistics, product data and customer relationship systems. Specialists may configure screening tools, classification repositories, licence workflows and case records, then map controls to user roles and audit trails. Data quality matters: incomplete product attributes or party records can undermine otherwise sound processes.
When Companies Need Help
Companies bring in freelance expertise during new-market expansion, mergers, product launches, ERP changes, compliance reviews or investigations. They may need support after a business starts selling controlled items, receives US-origin technology or handles sensitive research. In Germany, remote collaboration is practical for documentation and process work, while on-site workshops can help align production, logistics and commercial teams.
What Strong Specialists Bring
The strongest professionals combine regulatory judgement with careful documentation and commercial awareness. They can explain a classification or licence decision to legal, technical and operational stakeholders without losing the reasoning behind it. They know when to investigate further, involve internal counsel or seek guidance from the relevant authority. German and English communication can be valuable in international teams, but clarity, traceability and consistent escalation matter most.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Export Control.
Companies use Export Control to determine whether goods, software, technology or services can be transferred to a particular destination, customer or end user. It supports classification, licensing, sanctions screening, end-use checks and records that demonstrate responsible decision-making.
Export Control focuses on controlled items, technical transfers, destinations, end uses and licensing obligations. Sanctions screening focuses mainly on restricted parties and countries, while customs work addresses declarations, tariff treatment and border procedures. These areas overlap, but each requires distinct checks and expertise.
A strong Export Control specialist may also understand sanctions, customs, supply-chain operations, product classification, contract terms and enterprise systems. Familiarity with the EU Dual-Use Regulation, BAFA processes, EAR or ITAR is useful when a company’s products or ownership structure brings those regimes into scope.
Companies often engage Export Control expertise when entering new markets, reviewing product portfolios, changing ERP workflows or preparing for an audit. A freelancer can assess the current process, resolve a defined backlog or create controls that internal teams can operate after the engagement.
The right level of Export Control experience depends on the scope and risk of the project, not on a fixed career threshold. Product classification may require technical understanding, while a global programme also calls for cross-border regulatory judgement, process design and stakeholder coordination.
Much of Export Control work can be completed remotely from Germany, including policy reviews, classification, screening logic, workflow design and training. On-site sessions may still help when specialists need to inspect processes, interview operational teams or coordinate sensitive information within company systems.
Ask an Export Control freelancer to explain how they would document classification, identify red flags and handle an uncertain licence decision. Look for structured reasoning, knowledge of the relevant jurisdictions, practical system experience and clear boundaries around when legal or authority input is needed.
A well-defined Export Control project may deliver classification records, screening procedures, licence assessments, approval matrices, training material and audit documentation. The deliverables should fit the company’s products, destinations, systems and risk profile rather than copy a generic policy.
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 948 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Export Control in their recent projects, 64% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 45% hold at least a Master's degree, and 9% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Export Control in their recent projects have 31 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Export Control in their recent projects are German (100%), English (83%), and French (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Export Control in their recent projects are Information Technology (75%), Automotive (67%), and Manufacturing (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Export Control in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (83%), and Operations (75%).
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