Global Trade Compliance Manager - Commercial Aircraft Group

Global Trade Compliance Manager - Commercial Aircraft Group_East Aurora, NY_Full-Time(FTE)_Direct Hire

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Position Title: Global Trade Compliance Manager - Commercial Aircraft Group
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: East Aurora, NY
Base Salary: $120,000 to $160,000 + Best-in-class benefits
Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense
Job Category: Miscellaneous - Other

Job Description: 
To qualify for the Global Trade Compliance Manager:
*    Typically, bachelor’s degree; advanced degree in International Business or Global Business or Trade-related certifications and / or Engineering Degree highly desirable.
*    Over seven (7) years of direct experience with export / import tasks and regulations
*    Over three (3) years in program/project management.
*    Preference will be given to candidates with experience in a manufacturing environment.
*    Demonstrated familiarity, with preference for prior experience applying Trade Compliance requirements in a defense technology environment.
*    Demonstrated Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in U.S. Export / Import regulations including, but not limited to the ITAR, EAR, ATF and OFAC.  
*    SME International Trade Compliance experience a plus.
*    Experience using ERP and Trade specific tools such as SAP, GTS, OCR EASE, SNAP-R, DECCS, and ATF electronic submission process.
*    Proficiency with project management tools (e.g. MS Project / Planner, Azure Dev Ops / Jira, PowerPoint and data / BI tools (e.g. Excel, power BI/Tableau).
*    Proven stakeholder engagement skills across diverse cultures and time zones.
*    Strong speaking skills; must be able to train, listen, and educate others.
*    Strong documentation discipline for rigorous follow-through on issues and actions.
*    Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally; potentially 2 times per month in support of the business.
*    Must live local to the Buffalo, NY area to work on-site.

 It would also be beneficial if you had:

*    Advanced degree or certifications preferred (e.g., PMP, PMI-ACP).

 As the Global Trade Compliance Manager, you will have the following responsibilities:

*    Actively participate in business development meetings, defense strategy meetings, and senior leadership meetings, working directly with the business.
*    Provide guidance to the business and for the development of trade-related solutions for the business to achieve success in its pursuit of various business opportunities.
*    Guide the business to comply with trade laws surrounding new locations.
*    Collect high-volume trade-related requirements resulting from meetings and discussions; prioritize the need and review with the Group Trade Compliance Team for the timely collection of trade compliance authorizations.  This will include the creation of metrics and automation. 
*    Assist the Global Trade Compliance Director with acquisitions and divestitures.
*    Prioritize trade requirements with the Global Trade Compliance Director and Group Trade Compliance Manager.
*    Apply Trade Compliance Knowledge to a commercial aerospace manufacturing environment.
*    Support the Global Trade Compliance Director and the Group Trade Compliance Manager with investigations, projects, and other trade-related issues as needed.
*    Craft and submit to the US government, and for the implementation of complex license applications / authorizations and Technology Control Plans for Commercial Aircraft Group

Compensation:
Full-time
Benefits - Full
Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate

Candidate Details:
5+ to 7 years experience
Seniority Level - Mid-Senior
Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
Willingness to Travel - Occasionally

Ideal Candidate:
*    Internal gumption - jump into learning regulatory requirements for commercial aircraft business in various countries.
*    Trade background is super important - not easy to train. 
*    Must be physically integrated into the business, attending all the business development meetings discussing opportunities - give guidance as they go after those opportunities. 
*    Export application licenses are helpful, or know enough to dive in where needed. 
*    Need to roll up their sleeves if they don't know something. Resourceful - "I'll take that away and find you an answer."
*    Process management, not people-leader. 

Why we're a great company:
*    Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
*    Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
*    Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
*    Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
*    Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all. 
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Screening Questions:

# How many years of direct experience do you have handling US Export/Import Trade Compliance, including ITAR and EAR?
# How many years of experience do you have with OFAC, ATF, export licenses, SNAP-R, DECCS, or similar government authorization processes?
# How many years have you applied Trade Compliance requirements in an aerospace, aviation, defense, or manufacturing environment?
# How many years of experience do you have managing trade-compliance projects/programs, including prioritization, metrics, process improvement, documentation, and cross-functional coordination?
# How many years have you worked directly with cross-functional/global stakeholders such as Engineering, Supply Chain, Contracts, Finance, Business Development, and international teams?
# Do you live local to Buffalo, NY, or willing to relocate to work onsite?
# What is the reason for seeking change from your current role?
# What are your annual base salary expectations (USD)?
# Current Location, State with zip code:
# Are you authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship?
# Work authorization for working in USA (USC / GC):