Light Industrial/ManufacturingSr. Trade Compliance Specialist Los Alamitos, CA Posted: 11/22/2024Job DescriptionJob ID#:208956Job Category:Light Industrial/ManufacturingPosition Type:Associate - W2Shift:1PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Trade Compliance Specialist, in Los Alamitos, CA. Job ID#208956Pay Rate: 80-90kJob Description:Primarily responsible for the export and import compliance program to ensure company is following all regulatory requirements. Provide trade compliance oversight to all activities, working with multiple departments to ensure effective compliance controls have been implemented into procedures and work instructions. Provide trade compliance training atorientation of new employees and at pre-determined intervals. Has independent authority to inquire into any aspect of a proposed export or import to verify its legality and accuracy of information to be submitted and ability to stop any transaction deemed a potential or known violation.Essential Duties and Responsibilities-Review and approve export/import license or permit applications-Advise senior management about trade compliance aspects and risks of proposed business decisions-Analyze and interpret export and import regulations and maintain current knowledge of changes-Review with department managers their trade compliance internal controls (including procedures, work instructions, forms, checklists, tools, etc.) to ensure they are current and compliant-Work pro-actively with all departments to prevent trade disruptions-Ensure jurisdiction and product classifications are valid-Monitor compliance activities and effectiveness of internal controls-Prepare, review and approve technology control plans, and provide technology transfer oversight-Analyze transactions for which due diligence indicates potential risk and determine whether due diligence has been satisfied-Analyze contracts and identify trade compliance issues-Transact records in trade compliance information systems-Prepare and verify export shipping documentation for ad-hoc and other non-routine shipments-Work with freight forwarders to ensure trade compliance adherence-Will perform functional audits of Arrowhead Products trade compliance policies and procedures-Will provide periodic updates on the effectivity of the compliance program as directed by the manager-This job description is not all inclusive of all duties. Other duties may be assigned.Education and Experience-Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent education and experience with at least 7 years of business experience; 3-5 years of experience with export and/or import regulatory compliance-Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment strongly preferred-Experience in trade compliance information systems is a plusKnowledge, Skill and Abilities-To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.-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 retransfer 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 accounts/projects, 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 urgencyBenefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.Job RequirementsMinimum Security Clearance:No ClearanceVEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
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