Trade Control Program Manager

Nidec•Atlanta, GA

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Nidec Aerospace is a leading designer and manufacturer of highly engineered motors, generators, motor controllers, and integrated motion control solutions serving the aerospace and defense industries. Our technologies support commercial aviation, military platforms, advanced air mobility, and next-generation aerospace applications where reliability, performance, and safety are mission-critical. As part of Nidec Corporation, a global leader in precision motor and industrial technology solutions, Nidec Aerospace combines the stability and resources of a worldwide organization with the agility and innovation of a specialized aerospace business. Our teams work closely with customers to develop advanced technologies that support flight-critical applications, electrification initiatives, and emerging aerospace platforms. At Nidec Aerospace, we are committed to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and the development of innovative solutions that help shape the future of aerospace.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Customs Administration, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
5+ years of progressive experience in global trade compliance, import/export operations, customs compliance, or related international trade functions, including experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries
Experience supporting highly regulated environments, including aerospace, defense, manufacturing, logistics, engineering, or supply chain operations.
Demonstrated experience with: HTS Classification, ECCN Classification, Valuation, Country-of-Origin Determinations, Denied Party Screening, Import/Export Operations, Free Trade Agreements, Customs Broker Coordination, Trade Recordkeeping Requirements
Working knowledge of export-control concepts involving technical data, technology transfers, foreign-national interactions, and controlled products.
Utilizing ERP and trade-management systems.
Experience implementing and maintaining documented trade controls and operational compliance processes.
Supervisory, team leadership, or project leadership experience.
Strong analytical, organizational, project management, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives involving Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Finance, Logistics, Customer Service, and Operations stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) and/or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS).
Aerospace, aviation, defense, propulsion systems, advanced manufacturing, or related industry experience.
Experience with EAR-controlled, ITAR-controlled, or dual-use products.
Customs broker management experience.
Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) experience.
Experience with ACE, SAP, Oracle, E2Open, Descartes, OCR EASE, Visual Compliance, Integration Point, or similar systems.
Experience with Section 301, Section 232, AD/CVD, tariff mitigation, and duty savings programs.
Experience supporting IMMEX, Annex 24, Annex 30, VAT certification, or maquiladora operations.
Familiarity with aerospace-industry quality systems, government contracting requirements, and defense supply chains.
Exposure to USML classifications and technical data controls.
Spanish language proficiency.
Trade compliance certifications such as CZS, CTCS, CUSECO, or CUSICO.
Familiarity with Buy America and Buy American Act requirements.
Lean, Kaizen, PPI, or continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the Nidec Aerospace trade control function.
Supervise, coach, and develop Trade Control Specialists.
Establish operational controls supporting compliant trade activity.
Monitor trade control performance through KPIs, audits, corrective actions, and operational control effectiveness.
Partner with Engineering, Product Development, Program Management, Procurement, and Trade Compliance to support aerospace product-development activities involving import, export, classification, and country-of-origin requirements.
Support trade-control activities associated with prototype hardware, aerospace components, electric propulsion technologies, test equipment, technical data transfers, and international development programs.
Ensure controls are executed in accordance with EAR, ITAR, and customer-specific requirements.
Support new product introductions, engineering changes, technology transfers, supplier qualifications, and international business opportunities.
Oversee compliant execution of import and export activities.
Maintain trade-related master data, including classifications, country-of-origin records, supplier data, FTA records, screening records, and customs attributes.
Manage product classifications and origin determinations for U.S. and Canadian operations.
Coordinate shipment execution with internal and external logistics partners.
Collaborate with trade teams throughout the Americas.
Manage customs broker and trade service provider relationships.
Monitor performance and resolve operational issues impacting compliance and business continuity.
Resolve transactional import/export issues affecting operations in the U.S. and Canada.
Support internal and external audits and compliance reviews.
Implement corrective actions arising from audit findings.
Coordinate responses to government inquiries, customs reviews, audits, CF28s, and CF29s.
Implement operational changes related to tariffs, trade remedies, policy updates, and regulatory requirements.
Ensure business stakeholders complete required trade-control activities accurately and on time.
Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and process optimization.
Lead trade-control improvement initiatives that reduce operational risk and improve effectiveness.
Participate in trade savings and supply chain improvement projects.
Partner with Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.
Evaluate trade implications of new technologies, sourcing changes, supplier transitions, and international business activities.
Communicate trade risks and compliance concerns to leadership.
Support U.S., Canada, and Mexico cross-border trade activities where applicable.
Lead supplier certification campaigns and annual qualification reviews.
Maintain origin documentation and supporting qualification records.
Partner with FTA teams on qualification reviews, audits, and supplier outreach.
Support duty-savings initiatives and preferential trade programs.
Support business participation in CTPAT, OEA, AEO, and similar trusted trader initiatives.
Coordinate security assessments, certifications, validations, and corrective actions.
Maintain controls supporting supply chain security compliance.