Global Trade Compliance Manager - Defense Division
About The Position
Moog is seeking a Global Trade Compliance Manager for its Defense Division within the Space and Defense Group (SDG). This role is crucial for supporting a fast-paced, high-volume business that requires complex trade compliance review. The manager will work directly with the Defense Division to develop complex trade compliance strategies and solutions for both domestic and international business opportunities, acting as a key stakeholder to ensure adherence to trade regulations. This position also serves as a liaison between the SDG Regional Trade Compliance Manager and various global stakeholders across departments like Business Development, Supply Chain, Contracts, Engineering, and Finance. The role involves driving alignment, fostering collaboration, and helping to set priorities and goals for better utilization of Trade Compliance resources within the SDG Operating Group. Effective communication and a drive to learn are essential for establishing priorities across Business Units and the SDG Operating Group, ensuring compliance with global Trade Compliance regulations from both U.S. and international perspectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in U.S. and Global Trade laws and regulations, with a willingness to become knowledgeable in international trade compliance rules as needed. Flexibility, adaptability, and resourcefulness are key to identifying and achieving compliance goals. The position offers a hybrid work schedule at the Corporate Headquarters in East Aurora, NY.
Requirements
- Typically, bachelor’s degree; advanced degree in International Business or Global Business or Trade-related certifications and / or Engineering Degree highly desirable.
- Over seven (7) years of direct experience with export / import tasks and regulations
- Over three (3) years in program/project management.
- Demonstrated familiarity, with preference for prior experience applying Trade Compliance requirements in a defense technology environment.
- Demonstrated Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in U.S. Export / Import regulations including, but not limited to the ITAR, EAR, ATF and OFAC. SME International Trade Compliance experience a plus.
- Experience using ERP and Trade specific tools such as SAP, GTS, OCR EASE, SNAP-R, DECCS, and ATF electronic submission process.
- Proficiency with project management tools (e.g. MS Project / Planner, Azure Dev Ops / Jira, PowerPoint and data / BI tools (e.g. Excel, power BI/Tableau).
- Proven stakeholder engagement skills across diverse cultures and time zones.
- Strong speaking skills; must be able to train, listen, and educate others.
- Strong documentation discipline for rigorous follow-through on issues and actions.
- Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally; potentially 2 times per month in support of the business.
- Must live local to the Buffalo, NY area to work on-site.
Nice To Haves
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Advanced degree or certifications preferred (e.g., PMP, PMI-ACP).
Responsibilities
- Actively participate in business development meetings, defense strategy meetings, and senior leadership meetings, working directly with the business.
- Provide guidance to the business and for the development of trade-related solutions for the business to achieve success in its pursuit of various business opportunities.
- Research and make recommendations on the trade parameters for which Moog SDG needs to do business in countries outside their host country.
- Guide the business to comply with trade laws surrounding new locations.
- Collect high-volume trade-related requirements resulting from the defense meetings and discussions; prioritize the need and review with the Group Trade Compliance Team for the timely collection of trade compliance authorizations. This will include the creation of metrics and automation.
- Assist the Global Trade Compliance Director with acquisitions and divestitures.
- Prioritize trade requirements with the Global Trade Compliance Director and Group Trade Compliance Manager.
- Apply Trade Compliance Knowledge to a defense aerospace manufacturing environment.
- Obtain, facilitate, perform, document, and record commodity and technology classifications for the Defense Division using Moog authorized systems.
- Support the Global Trade Compliance Director and the Group Trade Compliance Manager with investigations, projects, and other trade-related issues as needed.
- Craft and submit to the US government, and for the implementation of complex license applications / authorizations and Technology Control Plans for the Defense Division.
Benefits
- great compensation package
- bonus opportunities
- matching 401k
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations)
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible paid time off
- holidays
- parental leave program
- relocation assistance
- Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
- Tuition Assistance
- mentorship and coaching opportunities
- leadership development and other personal growth programs
- Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values.
- Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
