Export Trade Compliance Manager

Position Summary and Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for ensuring compliance is being maintained, monitored, and assessed throughout the Consolidated Business Unit (“CBU”), which includes oversight for all export compliance administrators assigned at the individual Strategic Business Unit (“SBU”) level.  The CBU Export Compliance Lead will ensure that the trade compliance activities for the CBU and each of its constituent business units are performed in a professional, efficient, and effective manner following good business practices and in strict compliance with all applicable Corporate and company policies, procedures, and processes, and applicable laws and regulations. 

The Export Trade Compliance Manager has the responsibility as the CBU Export Lead and for the supervision, training, and development of export compliance personnel within all SBUs.  The CBU Lead will also serve as the primary point of contact with the Corporate International Trade Compliance (“CITC”) Office on complex and significant trade compliance matters within the CBU and will assist the Corporate Senior Director-International Trade Compliance in identifying and executing various Corporate-sponsored initiatives and projects. The CBU Lead will support the CBU by supporting and contributing to the strategic development of the CBU by building and pro-actively managing a strong trade compliance program.

The role demands exceptional communication and collaboration skills, and strong trade compliance expertise. The CBU Lead will be a full-time position with a dual reporting relationship to CBU Management and the CITC Office.  These reporting relationships will include participation in setting annual goals, setting compliance priorities, and participating in the performance and merit review determinations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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• Responsible for ensuring export compliance in accordance with U.S. export/import laws and regulations and the company corporate trade compliance policies and procedures at all strategic business units (SBU) falling under the CBU.
• Ensure and support appropriate management accountability and responsibility for trade compliance.
• Supervise export compliance personnel within CBU, including assigning workloads, setting priorities, providing guidance and assistance, and reviewing performance.
• Conduct SBU compliance assessments and implement corrective actions, as required.
• Assist Corporate International Trade Compliance (CITC) Office with investigations of any incidences of purported non-compliance with export/import laws and regulations.
• Periodically monitor high-risk compliance areas within the CBU and provide summary reports to Corporate’s CITC Office.
• Ensure corrective action items are implemented and completed for any Corporate Internal Audit Finding or Corporate CITC Assessment.
• Review changes in SBU operations to identify new risk areas.
• Provide trade compliance training to SBU trade compliance administrators and assist in developing functional training for each SBU.
• Assist Corporate CITC Office in various trade compliance projects throughout the year.
• Develop, implement, enhance, and maintain trade compliance management systems, policies, department procedures, and work instructions. 
• Assist CBU in the development, implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of trade compliance facility procedures and work instructions.
• Keep abreast of changes in export regulations to ensure CBU compliance.
• Provide regular comprehensive reports for the Senior Director-International Trade Compliance regarding significant trade compliance matters and status.

Qualifications:

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• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in a related field and 5-10 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Significant experience and expertise in domestic and international export compliance. Experience in import compliance a plus.
• Experience and working knowledge of export laws and regulations.
• Specific experience with trade compliance in the markets and industries served by the CBU.
• Strong leadership, communication (written, oral, and presentations), and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in training, mentoring, and managing subordinates.
• Ability to manage a high volume of work at a detailed level.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in managing complex trade compliance matters.
• Entrepreneurial focus and ability to thrive and excel in a dynamic and technically focused environment.
• Demonstrated business acumen with experience in developing innovative solutions and a successful record of problem-solving.
• Capability to contribute to strategic planning at all levels.
• Ability to interact effectively with Corporate and CBU management, functional counterparts, and SBU trade compliance staff in a professional manner.
• Absolute commitment to performing the job in compliance with the highest ethical standards.
• Some travel to SBU site locations may be required.