Job Description

We are Bobcat. A community powered by people. Across 16 countries and 50 nationalities, we have over 2,500 employees, 300 dealers in EMEA and a world-class innovation centre that’s breaking new ground every day. We’ve been engineering powerful machines and transforming how the world works for more than 60 years. From construction to agriculture, our products make an impact. We empower people to accomplish more, and we’re proud of that. It’s our people that make it possible. We value the skill and expertise that surrounds us. As part of our team, you’ll find career opportunities that will challenge, inspire, and reward you. We believe that together we can unearth something extraordinary.

We are looking for Trade & Compliance Trainee to join our Bobcat team!

Are you a university student looking to gain real-world experience and discover what a career in international business compliance looks like? Then our Trainee Program might be the perfect opportunity for you!

At Doosan Bobcat, we are currently offering a long-term internship within our Trade & Compliance team based in Halle (Saale), Germany.

The Trade Compliance department for the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East & Africa) ensures that our company complies with international import and export regulations. The team works closely with customs, logistics, procurement, and legal departments, while monitoring regulations issued by the EU, US, UN, and other authorities, including sanctions, embargoes, and customs requirements.

What are we looking for?

• You are an active university student, preferably in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Law, International Trade, or a related field.
• You have a strong attention to detail and enjoy working with data and documentation.
• You are fluent in English; German language skills are considered an advantage.
• You enjoy working with people and communicating across different cultures and functions.
• You can handle confidential and sensitive information responsibly.
• You have an analytical mindset and an interest in international trade regulations and risk assessment.
• You are available to work from our Halle office on a regular basis.

What will you do?

• Support the Trade Compliance team with daily operational activities and reporting.
• Assist with screening suppliers, customers, and business transactions against sanctions and restricted party lists.
• Maintain documentation, internal procedures, and databases.
• Support internal compliance audits and follow-up actions.
• Collaborate with logistics, procurement, finance, and legal teams on trade compliance matters.
• Monitor changes in international trade regulations and country-specific requirements.
• Help improve internal processes and compliance awareness across the organization.

What do we offer?

• A long-term paid internship with flexible working arrangements.
• Work experience in a truly international environment within a global organization.
• Flexible working hours that fit around your university schedule.
• Opportunities to gain hands-on experience with trade compliance, customs regulations, and international business operations.
• Mentoring and support from experienced professionals.
• The possibility to write your Bachelor's or Master's thesis in cooperation with the company.
• Potential future career opportunities after graduation.
• Modern office facilities and a collaborative team environment in Halle.

Interested?

Does this sound like an opportunity that would help kick-start your career?

Apply directly through the job posting or send us your CV. We look forward to hearing from you!

At Bobcat, we support equal opportunities, value diversity of skills, perspectives and cultures and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds.