Sr. Trade Compliance Specialist

ARROWHEAD PRODUCTS CORPORATION•Los Alamitos, CA

3d•$100,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Ensures that the Company’s export and import activities comply with all applicable trade laws and regulations. Provide trade compliance oversight, across departments, to ensure effective compliance controls have been implemented into procedures and work instructions. Provide trade compliance training. Has the authority to inquire into any aspect of a proposed export or import to verify its compliance with trade laws and regulations. This job description is not all inclusive of all duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent education and experience with at least 10 years of business experience; 5 years of experience with export and/or import regulatory compliance
Experience and knowledge of ITAR/EAR rules and regulations as established by the US Government including anti-boycott regulations, sanctions administered by OFAC, Customs Regulations, and Foreign Trade Regulations; familiarity with customs requirements, export licensing, economic sanctions and arms embargos, re-export and re-transfer requirements
Ability to read, analyze and interpret contracts
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Ability to work with limited supervision
Proven ability to multi-task, manage multiple trade compliance activities, while being flexible to changing priorities
Ability to prioritize, meet critical deadlines and work in fast paced environment
Strong administrative skills: organization, time management, planning and problem solving
High level of motivation and sense of urgency
Lift up to 20 lbs.
Push and pull 20 lbs.
Bend Occasionally
Sit, Stand, and Walk Frequently
Frequent Use of Computer Monitor

Nice To Haves

Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment strongly preferred
Experience in trade compliance information systems is a preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to import/export regulations (customs laws, export controls, sanctions programs).
Responsible for interpreting, understanding and implementing most current trade laws and regulations
Review departmental trade compliance internal controls (including procedures, work instructions, forms, checklists, tools, etc.) to ensure all applicable trade laws and regulations are met to include audits
Provide input to engineering on product classifications
Ensure product classifications are valid in the ERP system
Understand how HTS and Schedule B codes are defined and assigned to the company’s products
Facilitate new hire and company-wide training as required in the Export Compliance Program
Review and approve export and/or import license or permit applications, as required
Prepare, review and approve technology control plans, and provide technology transfer oversight
Ensure the 3rd party screening tools are used, reviewed and actioned
Analyze transactions for which due diligence indicates potential risk and determine whether due diligence has been satisfied
Review and interpret trade compliance contract requirements flow-downs to ensure the company’s compliance
Prepare and verify export shipping documentation for ad-hoc and other non-routine shipments, as required
Advise senior management about trade compliance aspects and risks of proposed business decisions