Sr Import/Export Compliance Analyst

Textron•Williamsport, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is in Textron System’s Legal business area. The Sr. Export/Import Traffic Analyst will proactively handle export/import compliance matters for Lycoming as assigned with little assistance. This person will play an essential role in Lycoming’s international operation team, managing both Air and Ocen Export/Import shipments from quote to delivery. This position will serve as a principal representative to customers and maintain strong relationships with vendors, agents, and regulatory authorities to ensure smooth, compliant, and cost-effective international shipments. This role, located in Williamsport, PA requires successful management of a broad range of responsibilities in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited nationally recognized university required (emphasis on international trade management, international business, MBA a plus). – and/or six years of work experience
Computer literacy, including competency with the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system and Microsoft Office suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) required.
Applicant must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien, with the ability to obtain / maintain a DoD security clearance
Ability and willingness to occasionally travel domestically
Must have a strong work ethic and a desire to consistently perform at the highest levels of competence
Superb interpersonal, communication, writing, and editing skills and the ability to learn quickly, work in a team environment with minimal supervision, manage/prioritize multiple tasks, and lead complex projects
Ability to effectively organize and manage multiple assignments simultaneously with a minimum amount of supervision
A team player with an open, mature and positive personality who is willing to share and communicate information effectively while maintaining high levels of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion
Consistent attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize and timely produce high quality work products is absolutely essential
Strong business acumen, analytical skills, problem solving abilities, good judgment, and the proven ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management

Nice To Haves

Customs compliance and ATF permit preparation experience, with progressively more complex responsibilities as well as working knowledge of the OCR EASE a plus.
demonstrated experience administering agreements and/or contracts a plus

Responsibilities

Review import/export documents and work with Customs Brokers to expedite customs clearance of Company products that have been delayed.
Apply U.S. Customs regulations to business transactions ensuring corporate customs compliance, including handling tariff classifications of imported/exported merchandise, valuation issues, country of origin determinations, USMCA and other Free Trade Agreement-related issues, submitting requests for binding rulings, protests and appeals, and duty minimization programs (e.g. duty drawback, inward processing/foreign trade zones, temporary imports, etc.).
Code Customs Broker import invoices for payment and review import entries for errors
Work in collaboration with in-house attorneys and outside counsel to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Provide support in connection with internal/external audits and investigations.
Track application status, maintain database of granted import/export approvals, satisfy record-keeping requirements, and prepare required reports.
Assist in maintaining up-to-date Export/Import Compliance Work Instructions.
Assist in planning and conducting employee training.
May perform other Trade Compliance duties as assigned
Communicate with Sales and Customer Service to ensure all required documents have been obtained
Manage and oversee export shipments from booking through delivery
Liaise with international agents to ensure smooth operations
File AES and review for accuracy and compliance
Understand all elements of the import and export customs DLWI (Desk Level Work Instructions) and correctly interpret this information to ensure a compliant transaction
Assist with verification of customs declaration information and the submission of such to the customs authority.
Interact with customs authorities to address any issues/questions that may arise during the clearing process.
Ensure timely customs clearance of cargo to customers for Import and Export shipments.
Verify documents received for Import and Export customs purposes are compliant and correct.
Ensure compliance at all times with regulations. This includes internal policies and procedures such as Company Work Instructions (WI) and external government regulations
Keep up to date on all regulatory requirements governing the import and export of goods. This includes but is not limited to customs procedures for imports and exports, other government agency requirements
Direct, active interaction with assigned Sales, Sales Support, shipping and receiving, and export teams to ensure awareness of all activities and taking lead role in problem resolution.
Assist the Principal Export Traffic Compliance Analyst as needed, for any issues related to export compliance.
AES filling audits.
Review and act on any service issues, feedback from/to ops/sales including reviewing/initiating CARS