Global Trade Compliance Manager

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Position Summary

The Global Trade Compliance Manager will support and maintain a robust compliance program for the Advanced Thin Films, Inc. site within the IDEX Materials Sciences Solutions Group. The Global Trade Compliance Manager will also work closely with the America’s sites compliance contacts/managers who support other business units within the group, serving as their primary point of contact. This role will coordinate and oversee compliance practices and act as a point of contact for questions, inquiries and needs from the business unit. The role interacts with all business functions, both independently and with other members of the Legal, Commercial, Finance, Engineering, Logistics, Sourcing and Compliance Departments. This role requires successful management in a fast-paced, export controlled environment. The qualified candidate must be organized, detail-oriented, process driven and have a high level of responsiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee activities with U.S. Customs Brokers and freight forwarders, including verification of Import documents, tracking Assist program, updating product code database, and expediting clearance of shipments that have been delayed by U.S. Customs.

• Responsible for ensuring that all export orders are screened and cleared through compliance. Run denied parties screening for all customers and suppliers as needed.

• Responsible for ensuring that export documentation and all documents are following U.S. regulations and meeting the end-destination country’s requirements. 

• Corresponds with domestic and foreign subsidiaries to ensure they understand U.S. laws and are not exporting or re-exporting products or technology to “denied” or restricted parties without the proper licensing or authorizations.

• Develop, own, and implement compliance procedures and work instructions in all areas of the business.

• Maintain Red Flags distributors, third party, agent program to ensure renewal of compliance agreements (if applicable).

• Attend daily Sales meetings to stay informed about business opportunities and communicate license/export control considerations for such opportunities to Sales proactively.

• Determine appropriate Jurisdiction, review of Harmonized Tariff, ECCN, ITAR, review of Country-of-Origin determination, and maintain justification record. Update the ERP system with accurate data.

• Drive weekly classification meetings with engineering support.

• Assist in drafting export license applications and letter of explanation via SNAP-R and DECCS and manage export license applications, renewals, and administration.

• Assist in setting up and coordinating STFP to customers and vendors for export-controlled technology.

• Provide monthly on-boarding training to new employees.

• Provide site level trainings to all employees based on job function and level of access.

• Review and approve of visitor and travel requests.

• Administer, track, and reconcile employee trainings in Workday or other database as required.

• Support Corporate trade compliance reviews, wellness checks and audits; implement corrective actions, as required.

• Keep abreast of changes in trade laws and regulations (including free trade agreements and other duty deferral programs) to ensure compliance. Develop, review and/or update various policies, procedures, and forms to meet current trade compliance regulations and requirements.

• Maintain expertise in and apply a diverse range of U.S. export and import regulations, including International Traffic in Arms (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), U.S. Customs, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. Ensure awareness training across all levels within the company as needed.

• Partner with HR to make sure all job postings/employees meet ITAR requirements (including green card holders)

• Review and approve external marketing materials.

• Address customer requests in a quick turnaround time for Representations and Certifications, quality surveys and product questionnaires.

• Perform internal audits for compliance and report findings to site leadership on a regular basis.

• Support data privacy and keep abreast of new privacy regulations.

• Support supply chain compliance: advise supply chain department to pass down supplier certifications.

• Review and approve of IT access requests.

• Other tasks as required.

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is preferred.

• Familiarity with ACE, HTSUS and other agency products required for compliance.

• Knowledge of US Custom’s Entry procedures and requirements.

• Strategic mindset and continuous improvement driven.

• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR.

• Knowledgeable in SNAP-R and DTRADE licensing applications.

• Advanced body of knowledge of Export compliance regulations and license for controlled products.

• Experience with the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR)

• Experience with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

• Experience in interpreting Denied Parties Lists (DPL)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Teams.

• Good organization skills

• Agile learner

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.

• Attention to detail.

Additional Requirement:
Certain positions with IDEX Corporation and its business units require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been granted refugee or asylum status.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $86,000.00 - $129,000.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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