We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Senior Trade Compliance Specialist to join a leading Company located in the Los Alamitos, CA surrounding area.
Salary: $80k - $90k
Primarily responsible for the export and import compliance program to ensure the 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 the 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.  Job Responsibilities:  Review and approve export/import license or permit applicationsAdvise senior management about trade compliance aspects and risks of proposed business decisionsAnalyze and interpret export and import regulations and maintain current knowledge of changesReview with department managers their trade compliance internal controls (including procedures, work instructions, forms, checklists, tools, etc.) to ensure they are current and compliantWork pro-actively with all departments to prevent trade disruptionsEnsure jurisdiction and product classifications are validMonitor compliance activities and effectiveness of internal controlsPrepare, review, and approve technology control plans and provide technology transfer oversightAnalyze transactions for which due diligence indicates potential risk and determine whether due diligence has been satisfiedAnalyze contracts and identify trade compliance issuesTransact records in trade compliance information systemsPrepare and verify export shipping documentation for ad-hoc and other non-routine shipmentsWork with freight forwarders to ensure trade compliance adherenceWill perform functional audits of trade compliance policies and proceduresWill provide periodic updates on the effectiveness of the compliance program as directed by the managerThis job description does not include all duties. Other duties may be assigned
Basic Hiring Criteria: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 complianceExperience in an aerospace manufacturing environment is strongly preferredExperience in trade compliance information systems is a plusExperience 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 requirementsAbility to read, analyze, and interpret contractsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsComputer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook  Benefits offered vary by 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, and 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.