(USA) Export Compliance Manager
About The Position
Role & Responsibilities: Remain informed of current export issues, regulations, and laws through the attendance of compliance training sponsored by the government and industry experts. Familiarize appropriate division staff with international trade laws and regulations. Monitor international inbound and outbound orders; investigating and expediting those orders which have been delayed. This includes performing sanctions and export control checks on held shipments. Prepare, update, and retain requisite domestic and international export documentation. Comply with all TSA regulations and monitoring of the following but not limited to: Training IACMS Portal Internal Export Compliance Audits TSA Audits TSA/ Export Compliance Trainings Remain up-to-date on all relevant international trade regulations, export controls, and sanctions. Interpret and ensure compliance with government regulations such as ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations), EAR (Export Administration Regulations), Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), and other trade compliance laws. Maintain and implement effective controls for the compliant handling of hazardous materials (dangerous goods) cargo. Assess and mitigate risks associated with export compliance, including potential fines or penalties. Implement internal controls to minimize compliance risks. Conduct regular internal audits to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Maintain accurate and complete records related to export transactions. Prepare and submit required reports to regulatory authorities. Generate internal reports to provide insights into compliance performance. Stay abreast of industry best practices and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Proactively identify areas for improvement in the export compliance process. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, or related field or combination equivalent work experience. Minimum 5 years of work experience in the freight forwarding industry. Knowledge of import and export both ocean and air operations management. Experience with hazardous materials (dangerous goods) cargo. Excellent computer knowledge, advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, and experience with Cargowise is ideal. Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Capable of managing a healthy amount of stress coming from customer deadlines and unforeseen circumstances. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong business acumen with a keen aptitude to quickly assimilate new information. Excellent organization, analytical, written, and oral communications skills. Strong time management skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment, while exercising sound judgement. Ability to think creatively and strategically to solve complex problems. Must be a confident self-starter who can develop effective business relationships, both internally and externally. Candidates must be self-motivated, customer service oriented, and eager to ensure the success of the team. Ability to function independently, with minimal supervision, and thrive within a fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, or related field or combination equivalent work experience.
- Minimum 5 years of work experience in the freight forwarding industry.
- Knowledge of import and export both ocean and air operations management.
- Experience with hazardous materials (dangerous goods) cargo.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Capable of managing a healthy amount of stress coming from customer deadlines and unforeseen circumstances.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong business acumen with a keen aptitude to quickly assimilate new information.
- Excellent organization, analytical, written, and oral communications skills.
- Strong time management skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment, while exercising sound judgement.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically to solve complex problems.
- Must be a confident self-starter who can develop effective business relationships, both internally and externally.
- Candidates must be self-motivated, customer service oriented, and eager to ensure the success of the team.
- Ability to function independently, with minimal supervision, and thrive within a fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environment.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent computer knowledge, advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, and experience with Cargowise is ideal.
Responsibilities
- Remain informed of current export issues, regulations, and laws through the attendance of compliance training sponsored by the government and industry experts.
- Familiarize appropriate division staff with international trade laws and regulations.
- Monitor international inbound and outbound orders; investigating and expediting those orders which have been delayed. This includes performing sanctions and export control checks on held shipments.
- Prepare, update, and retain requisite domestic and international export documentation.
- Comply with all TSA regulations and monitoring of the following but not limited to: Training, IACMS Portal, Internal Export Compliance Audits, TSA Audits, TSA/ Export Compliance Trainings
- Remain up-to-date on all relevant international trade regulations, export controls, and sanctions.
- Interpret and ensure compliance with government regulations such as ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations), EAR (Export Administration Regulations), Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), and other trade compliance laws.
- Maintain and implement effective controls for the compliant handling of hazardous materials (dangerous goods) cargo.
- Assess and mitigate risks associated with export compliance, including potential fines or penalties.
- Implement internal controls to minimize compliance risks.
- Conduct regular internal audits to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate and complete records related to export transactions.
- Prepare and submit required reports to regulatory authorities.
- Generate internal reports to provide insights into compliance performance.
- Stay abreast of industry best practices and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Proactively identify areas for improvement in the export compliance process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
