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 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 their trade compliance internal controls (including procedures, work instructions, forms, checklists, tools, etc.) with department managers to ensure they are current and compliant.Work proactively 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 trade compliance policies and procedures.Will provide periodic updates on the effectiveness of the compliance program as directed by the manager.This 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 compliance.Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.Experience in trade compliance information systems is a plus.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 and manage multiple accounts/projects while being flexible to changing priorities.Ability to prioritize, meet critical deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.Strong administrative skills: organization, time management, planning, and problem-solving.High level of motivation and sense of urgency.  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.