Sr Manager, Global Trade Compliance

MKS Instruments

89d • $123,500 - $229,500

About The Position

Reporting to Sr. Director, Global Trade Compliance within the MKS Legal organization, and collaborating extensively with all areas of the business, this person will be a strategic and hands-on leader within the company’s Global Trade Compliance team, responsible for auditing and investigating the company’s trade activities and enhancing and optimizing the overall trade compliance program.

Requirements

• College degree w/8+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years of compliance risk assessment, risk management and/or audit and investigations experience.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. export & import regulations is required.
• J.D. is a plus.
• Experience with developing and managing audit requirements and processes / Experience working with government enforcement authorities.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of time.
• Strong project management & process development/implementation skills in matrix organizations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with ability to influence and address a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to translate complex topics into clear and understandable concepts.
• Comfortable leveraging IT-based enablers, such as data analytics, business intelligence, automation, etc.
• Accountability and the ability to work with minimal supervision and to make independent judgments.
• Flexibility to meet the changing needs of the business and a willingness and ability to take on new responsibilities and assignments.
• Knowledge of semiconductor industry and related technologies and products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and directed trade compliance investigations and audits, and produce internal reports and governmental filings, respond to government inquiries, investigations and audits, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage global trade compliance risk assessment processes and gap analysis across global locations.
• Assist in the development, implementation, enhancement and maintenance of an internal trade compliance audit program, including the development and execution of audit strategy.
• Drive optimization and implementation of efficient and effective global trade policies, procedures and programs throughout a global business with diverse product lines.
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of export (EAR, ITAR, Wassenaar Arrangement, etc.) and Customs regulations, and apply LEAN principles.
• Develop and implement trade compliance training and communication content and delivery systems.
• Interpret regulatory changes and develop and implement mitigation strategies by driving projects and key initiatives.

Benefits

• Salary Pay Range: $123,500.00 - $229,500.00 per year.
• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Sick time.
• 15 paid vacation days.
• 6 weeks fully paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees