Job Global Trade Compliance Manager

Company Overview

Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company with bragging rights to the only network that offers voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world. For over 20 years, Iridium's unique network and services have supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things.

At Iridium, we understand the importance of staying connected and the limitations of traditional communications networks. People across the globe, including first responders, humanitarians, global militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft and remote operations all rely on Iridium to stay connected. We take our responsibility for providing these essential communications very seriously and pride ourselves on offering a reliable lifeline when needed. Likewise, Iridium is committed to providing an exciting and innovative workplace, where employees are challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on new, bold ideas and solutions. Our talented teams are passionate about their work and the impact our company makes around the world. Iridium fosters an empowering and inclusive culture that allows employees to genuinely be their best selves. We are looking for others who want to join this truly unique company that celebrates our employees and provides the opportunity to truly make a difference in the world.

What We're Looking For :

If you are experienced in customs and import compliance and enjoy working in a rapidly changing environment, then you will be excited about the Global Trade Compliance Manager position on our Legal and Compliance team. As the Global Trade Compliance Manager, you'll be responsible for actively managing imports for the entire company, while implementing industry best practices and continuous improvements, and effectively managing multiple priorities.

What You'll Do :

Ensure import entry documentation is timely, accurate and complete for all company imports through cross-functional engagement, maintenance of customs broker standard operating procedures (SOPs) and post-entry reviews

Determine U.S. harmonized tariff schedule (HTSUS), Schedule B, and international harmonized schedule classifications where necessary

Determine applicability of Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements to company imports

Be responsible for the company's Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) account and leverage ACE data to support supply chain decision making and internal auditing

Conduct assessments of project requirements to ensure proper customs compliance, and review proposed contract terms as needed to protect company interests

Be accountable for collaborating with other departments, such as supply chain, sales, shipping and product development, to establish and maintain effective and relevant import activities that are required to support business operations

Maintain and enhance Iridium's customs compliance policies and procedures, and develop and conduct related training for key stakeholders

Work with customs brokers and internal departments to support the company's duty drawback claims

Support company efforts to integrate business systems holding product classification data

What You'll Need to Succeed :

Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university

8+ years of customs / import experience in defense, satellite, telecommunications, electronics, or a related industry

Operational experience with core customs compliance disciplines, to include classification, valuationincluding related-party transactionscountry of origin, and recordkeeping

Proficiency in tariff classification, including the application of general rules of interpretation, tariff notes, and CBP binding rulings

Strong familiarity with tools, processes and software applications that support customs compliance applications

Customer service-oriented with unquestioned ethics and integrity

Strong sense of urgency in driving projects to completion and motivation to achieve outcomes and results

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey products, deliverables, analyses, and / or issues to groups outside of your team or those who are unfamiliar with the topic

Have confidence and be able to easily build relationships with leadership and colleagues outside of your team

Possess an analytical mindset, with the ability to understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions and come up with out-of-the-box solutions

Be proactive in providing feedback and be enthusiastic in sharing your knowledge with others

Capable of prioritizing your own tasks and potentially the tasks of others while making sure deadlines are met

Things That Would Be Great If You Brought to the Table :

Customs Broker License

An advanced degree or import / export professional certification

U.S. Department of Defense security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain one

Previous experience in export compliance and working knowledge of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

Experience conducting trade compliance audits

Experience with product export jurisdiction and classification (JC) analysis

Experience conducting and managing denied party screening

We'll Also Need You To :

Be able to travel up to 20%

Be a U.S. citizen

Work Environment :

This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary with the majority of the position working with a computer. The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.

Iridium is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.