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/*generated inline style */ Company ProfileWith more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.
PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.
In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.
/*generated inline style */ Job DescriptionSummary
Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Finance, with dotted line reporting to PCC’s Chief Compliance Officer, the Director of Trade Compliance will manage import/export compliance as dictated by the US Department of Commerce, the Department of State (Directorate of Defense Trade Controls), Customs and Border Protection, Office of Foreign Assets Control, and other relevant international trade regulations for approximately 50 manufacturing and office sites globally – approximately 20 outside the United States. The Director of Trade Compliance will provide support and resources to facility-level compliance owners and manage strategy initiatives affecting the movement of goods and information. He or she will also conduct an audit of each operation’s import/export compliance programs to ensure that all operations have the tools in place to effectively and efficiently comply with export and import controls and regulations. The Director of Trade Compliance will also assist the operation with obtaining necessary import and export licenses from the relevant US government agencies. He or she will also consult with Customs Brokers and interface with Government officials as needed.
The role is remote, but travel to plant locations will be required.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct and supervise division import/export compliance programs through a team of 5 resources along with each site’s compliance leader. Manage compliance with export and import regulations as dictated by US Department of Commerce and Department of State, CBP, and OFAC and other relevant international trade regulationsProvide top-to-bottom training of all personnel on regulations and requirementsEnsure all facilities are screening customers against all government restricted party listsEnsure all facilities screen orders for EAR General Prohibitions and Red FlagsEnsure all facilities have current classification matrices for products, raw material, primary manufacturing equipment, imported items, and technology.Ensure all facilities have an effective Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) that involves sales, engineering, purchasing, HR, shipping, quality assurance, and production control, and that it includes a clean laptop policy for international travel and compliance to the “Deemed Export” ruleEnsure all facilities’ Human Resources departments have processes for hiring foreign nationals and visitor policies that monitor visitors and limit foreign national access as requiredManage and facilitate all export/import licensing requirementsEnsure audit of all facilities’ import/export compliance programs are done annuallyAttend import/export training courses annually to stay current with regulatory changesWork closely with Compliance Counsel for compliance program discussions, revisions, special licensing requirements, disclosures, investigations, projects, general updates and consultationsConsult with the Chief Compliance Officer and Compliance Counsel as neededConsult with Customs Broker(s) for import compliance requirements and issuesHire, train, guide, support and manage Division Trade Compliance Staff.Train, guide and support each facility’s Facility Compliance OfficerInterface with Government officials as neededOther duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND BEHAVIORS
Documented ability to establish and manage trade compliance matters for a global organizationWillingness and ability to interact with manufacturing leaders to work on solutions to any gaps to desired state of complianceStrong familiarity in the workable analysis and understanding of ITAR, EAR, CBP regulations, Treasury sanction programs and Bureau of Census, Foreign Trades Statistics Regulations (FTSR) and UK BIS regulationsStrong working knowledge of licensing and classification (such as USML, CCL, Schedule B, HTS and UK Controlled Goods Lists)Experience in interactions with Governmental trade compliance authorities, including the Department of State (Directorate of Defense Trade Controls), the Department of Commerce (Bureau of Industry and Security), Customs and Border Protection and Office of Foreign Assets ControlStrong working knowledge of custom entry process and customs regulationsExtensive knowledge of Technology Control PlansAn energetic, amiable, confident and customer-focused style with strong oral and written communication, persuasion and negotiation skills, as well as a proactive and initiative-taking approachAbility to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented and demanding environment
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in the appropriate discipline, with 15+ years of progressive experience that demonstrates expertise in global trade compliance program administration.5+ years managerial experience.Multi-Operation experience in trade complianceWorking knowledge of the U.S International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) including anti-boycott regulations, sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Customs Regulations (CR), and the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR).Thoroughly familiar with international shipping documents such as commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill, and export license; including consignee information, INCOTERMS, harmonized tariff code, country of origin, customs value, export classification, and export license data.Familiarity with the requirements and procedures associated with evaluating goods for preferential treatment under free trade agreements like the North America Free Trade Agreement.Strong computer skills including ability to research transactions and prepare reports in manufacturing information systems, perform spreadsheet calculations, and quickly learn new software tools. Experience with Oracle is a plus.Effective and efficient problem-solving skills.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to work autonomously and drive a project from initiation to completion.Ability to work at both detail and strategic levels, work calmly under pressure, prioritize tasks, and display sound professional judgment.Ability to prepare and revise procedures, work instructions, and forms.Fluency in English.Open to 30%-50% travel./*generated inline style */ All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. /*generated inline style */ For informational purposes only, the range for annual base salary for this role is $170,000 to $200,000 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Executive Bonus Plan, paid out up to 20% of the applicable annual base salary, based on the Company’s performance in the prior calendar year. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan. /*generated inline style */ This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees. /*generated inline style */