Trade Compliance Manager

IDEX Corporation•Portage, MI

About The Position

The Trade Compliance Manager will lead the Micro-LAM and 603OPTX compliance program and serve as the primary contact for the businesses’ day-to-day compliance needs. The role is responsible for U.S. import, export, and customs compliance, and supports compliance with federal cybersecurity standards for contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), including NIST SP 800-171. The manager reports to the Director of Compliance, Global Space & Defense (GS&D), and works closely with Micro-LAM and 603OPTX leadership, IDEX Corporate Compliance, and functions including Operations, Commercial, Finance, Engineering, Logistics, and Sourcing. The position calls for successfully managing a broad range of compliance and management responsibilities in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment. The successful candidate is organized, detail-oriented, process-driven, and highly responsive. Regular travel to the sister location in Keene, New Hampshire, is required.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
Strong understanding of U.S. export and import regulations.
Experience with ITAR/EAR/customs regulations, licensing, government contracting, and international trade compliance areas such as anti-boycott and PGA partners.
Knowledge of logistics, operations, and shipping procedures and documents.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to work independently.
Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems.
General bookkeeping procedures knowledge, including Accounts Receivable.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to read design and print layouts.
Proficiency in relevant Microsoft computer applications.
Ability to provide training to employees.
Regular travel to the sister location in Keene, New Hampshire, is required.
Applicants may need to qualify as a U.S. Person, as defined by ITAR or EAR, for positions requiring access to controlled goods and technologies.

Responsibilities

Administer and drive compliance with applicable U.S. ITAR, EAR, and customs requirements.
Oversee the businesses’ import and export compliance programs, including access and visitor controls, technology, data and product transfers, recordkeeping, training, and prompt escalation of potential violations.
Coordinate between Micro-LAM/603OPTX and other IDEX global space and defense businesses in Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and the Netherlands by implementing practical controls for controlled products, technical data, suppliers, customers, and cross-border collaborations.
Support the identification, handling, marking, flow-down, and protection of CUI and export-controlled technical data.
Support compliance with federal cybersecurity standards, including NIST SP 800-171, and coordinate with IT, cybersecurity, engineering, operations, and other functions on readiness for and compliance with CMMC.
Provide guidance and coordinate process-improvement efforts with functional areas including Supply Chain, Program Management, Transportation and Logistics, and Security.
Maintain and administer documentation validation for special trade programs and other governmental agency certificates.
Oversee activities with customs brokers and freight forwarders, including auditing and verifying import/export documents such as 7501s, EEIs, invoices, and manufacturing affidavits, and expediting customs-delayed shipments.
Participate in product jurisdiction and classification reviews for all products.
Identify compliance gaps and implement resolutions.
Identify and provide appropriate import/export-related training for functional team activities.
Review import and export activities for compliance with U.S. customs regulations.
Support compliance with General Data Privacy Regulations (GDPR).
Perform other duties as required.