Are you a skilled Sr. Trade Compliance Specialist seeking an opportunity in the aerospace and defense industry? If so, I have an exciting role for you. A company renowned for its contributions to major commercial, military avionics, and space vehicle programs, boasting over 80 years of excellence and innovation.

The ideal candidate for the Sr. Trade Compliance Specialist position will have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and at least 7 years of business experience, with 3-5 years in export and/or import regulatory compliance. The candidate should possess extensive knowledge of ITAR/EAR rules, OFAC sanctions, Customs Regulations, and Foreign Trade Regulations, particularly within the aerospace manufacturing environment. The role demands excellent analytical skills to interpret contracts, strong communication abilities, and proficiency in MS Office.

The Role Offers

• Competitive salary & benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, 401(k)

• On-site Cafeteria

• Tuition reimbursement

• Family & team-oriented environment

• Flexible working hours

• Stable company (recession-proof)

• High growth opportunities

• Company offers overtime

• Offers work-life balance

If this sounds like you, please send a copy of your resume in a Word document. The company is interviewing as soon as this week, so I will be in touch ASAP!

Summary:

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 at orientation 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:

1. Review and approve export/import license or permit applications.

2. Advise senior management about trade compliance aspects and risks of proposed business decisions.

3. Analyze and interpret export and import regulations and maintain current knowledge of changes.

4. Review with department managers their trade compliance internal controls (including procedures, work instructions, forms, checklists, tools, etc.) to ensure they are current and compliant.

5. Work pro-actively with all departments to prevent trade disruptions.

6. Ensure jurisdiction and product classifications are valid.

7. Monitor compliance activities and effectiveness of internal controls.

8. Prepare, review and approve technology control plans, and provide technology transfer oversight.

9. Analyze transactions for which due diligence indicates potential risk and determine whether due diligence has been satisfied.

10. Analyze contracts and identify trade compliance issues.

11. Transact records in trade compliance information systems.

12. Prepare and verify export shipping documentation for ad-hoc and other non-routine shipments.

13. Work with freight forwarders to ensure trade compliance adherence.

14. Will perform functional audits of Arrowhead Products trade compliance policies and procedures.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.adeccousa.com/candidate-privacy/. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $95,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/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:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance