Trade Compliance Manager

Teledyne Technologies • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins. Job Summary: The Trade Compliance Manager is responsible for leading the import and export compliance program for multiple Teledyne Marine business units within the US, Mexico and Canada. This position serves as the primary subject matter expert for international trade compliance and is accountable for ensuring compliance with applicable import and export regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), U.S. Customs Regulations, Controlled goods, AEA, and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirements. The incumbent develops, implements, and maintains trade compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls; provides guidance to business stakeholders; manages licensing and classification activities; conducts audits and assessments; and supports the mitigation of trade compliance risks across assigned business units.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, International Business, Legal Studies, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in international trade compliance.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of: Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
• International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• U.S. Customs Regulations
• Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations
• USMCA / NAFTA
• Controlled goods
• Experience classifying products and technology under EAR, AEA, Controlled goods and ITAR.
• Experience preparing and administering U.S. export license applications.
• Experience conducting compliance audits, assessments, and investigations.
• Experience developing and delivering training programs.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex legal and regulatory requirements to business situations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience working with automated trade compliance systems and U.S. Government electronic licensing environments.
• Due to the nature of the work performed, this position may require access to export-controlled information governed by ITAR. Accordingly, the employee must qualify as a U.S. Person as defined under applicable export control regulations.

Nice To Haves

• U.S. Customs Broker License.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, defense, aerospace, marine, or technology businesses.
• Experience with enterprise trade compliance software solutions.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Professional trade compliance certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and administer the trade compliance program for assigned Teledyne Marine business units.
• Manage export control classifications, including ECCN, USML, and jurisdiction determinations.
• Prepare and administer applications for manufacturing license agreements (MLA), and Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA)
• Manage Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications, country of origin determinations, and preferential trade program eligibility.
• Develop, implement, and maintain trade compliance policies, procedures, work instructions, and internal controls.
• Administer export licensing activities, including preparation, submission, recordkeeping, and ongoing license management.
• Ensure compliance with EAR, ITAR, OFAC, U.S. Customs Regulations, and other applicable trade regulations.
• Perform restricted party screening oversight and ensure appropriate due diligence activities are completed.
• Provide guidance regarding deemed exports, technology transfers, anti-boycott requirements, and international business transactions.
• Monitor import and export transactions and resolve compliance holds, shipment blocks, and regulatory issues.
• With support from operations, administer USMCA trade program opportunities including qualification of parts.
• Ensure customer orders and corresponding goods are compliant and released for shipment
• In conjunction with sales team, interface with customers to facilitate information sharing related to trade compliance policies.
• Conduct periodic compliance audits, self-assessments, and monitoring activities to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Identify compliance risks and drive corrective and preventive actions when required.
• Partner with business leadership, operations, engineering, supply chain, contracts, shipping, sales, and other functions to ensure compliant business practices.
• Prepare and deliver trade compliance training and awareness communications to employees at all organizational levels.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory changes and assess business impacts.
• Support investigations involving potential non-compliance with import/export regulations and assist with voluntary disclosures when appropriate.
• Coordinate with Corporate International Trade Compliance and external advisors on complex compliance matters.
• Maintain trade compliance records in accordance with regulatory retention requirements.
• Support government inquiries, audits, and information requests related to international trade compliance.

Benefits

• Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior