Administration assistant Jobs in Wichita, KS

Overview

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company , supporting Spirit's Commercial Business Units ("Spirit Commercial"). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures , including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing's three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades . Spirit Commercial 's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

• Interpret and apply U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) requirements to company import / export activities, including : CFR 15 (EAR), CFR 22 (ITAR), CFR 19 (U.S. Customs Duties).
• Ensure compliance with the U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program.
• Develop, document, and maintain internal business processes for import / export compliance.
• Provide training, guidance, and technical expertise to internal stakeholders on trade compliance requirements.
• Direct and coordinate activities of customs brokers regarding proper entry of products and services.
• Act as company liaison with U.S. Customs and other government agencies.
• Classify goods, services, and technology under Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and applicable Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs).
• Apply for and administer licenses required for exports.
• Audit and review import / export documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Report and disclose findings to applicable stakeholders, including management, legal counsel, and regulatory agencies.
• Proactively identify, correct, and mitigate risks related to trade compliance errors.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of management and external organizations.
• Engage with the business to ensure they understand how Trade regulations impact business decisions.
• Assist the business in developing solutions to ensure compliance and business success.
• Initiate and support standardization of Trade Compliance activities where appropriate.
• Support the design, testing, and implementation of common IT-solutions to manage Trade Compliance (e.g., Global Trade Management Software).
• Define, develop, and implement import and export control processes and solutions.
• Administer Export License applications as required.
• Liaise with Government Agencies as required to support export license processing and throughput.
• Analyze new products and technologies to identify future Trade Compliance requirements or solutions.
• Assist Supply Chain Management and the programs in drafting and communicating Trade Compliance requirements to Spirit customers, suppliers, partners, and affiliates; applying for appropriate import and export approvals as required.
• Support Spirit programs and functions with their Trade Compliance requirements, developing solutions that ensure compliance while supporting successful business outcomes.
• Ensure Spirit products have all appropriate information for importing / exporting (e.g., Harmonized Tariff Classifications, Export Control Numbers, Country of Origin, etc.)
• Develop and execute Trade compliance training programs for Spirit personnel involved in the import and export of goods and / or the transfer of technical data.
• Conduct regular audits of Trade Compliance systems and processes to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Assist in the maintenance of Trade Compliance metrics.
• Assist in the administration of Spirit's duty drawback program.
• Assist in the determination of import and export classifications, valuations, and Country of Origin.
• Assist in the administrating of Duty Avoidance / Deferral programs.
• Monitor import and export activity using ACE and Global Trade Management Software and take appropriate corrective actions when necessary.
• Manage special projects as assigned.
• Maintain the Spirit CTPAT program and all elements associated.
• Update the Security Profile
• Coordinate supplier risk assessments (through questionnaires and foreign travel)
• Evaluation of import activity
• Act as liaison to Customs and Border Protection assigned Supply Chain Security Specialist
• Manage the Revalidation activities (foreign and domestic)
• Engage with suppliers that show supply chain security deficiencies
• Engage cross-functionally with subject-matter-experts inside the business
• Other relevant tasks and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range : $ 67,300 - $103,200

Kansas Tax Credit : Join Spirit AeroSystems' Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.

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