Trade Compliance Lead Expert

Trade Compliance Expert

You will report to and support the Sr. Manager of Trade Compliance Export Operations. As the lead North American Trade Compliance expert, you will mainly support our EMD Electronics division. This means acting as the lead Trade Compliance liaison with EMD Electronics internal business partners, including the Sr Level Management Team.

Essential Job Functions :

• Review new and changes to Trade Compliance regulations and implement internal controls to ensure compliance.
• Articulate the impact of new regulations to all internal business partners.
• Assisting and Monitoring of export licensing activity, classification assistance, sanctions monitoring and trade controls definition.
• Define system controls within all SAP GTS to manage export controls and sanctions.
• Assist in data gathering and license application process, with a specific focus on the Bureau of Industry & Security.
• Lead and coordinate Trade Compliance discussions specific to US regulation with all global business partners with a heavy focus on the EU and APAC regions. (i.e., Germany, China, Japan and Korea)
• Maintain and oversee Denied Party Screenings tools and evaluation.
• Determine EAR applicability of specific materials, supply chains and customers.
• Enhance deemed export policies and technology control plans
• Enhance and audit all internal processes specific to export activity, including, but not limited to, EEI filings, licensing, system setup and classification.
• Develop and lead Trade Compliance training with a specific focus on US Export Controls and Sanctions for all internal stakeholders.
• Work with internal and external counsel when issues arise to mitigate risk for the company.
• Maintain records to support compliance with government agencies and international trade regulations.
• Develop leading KPI's and implement dashboards utilizing digitalization.
• Be an active member of Trade Associations with a specific focus on Semiconductors.
• Travel Required (including internationally where appropriate) once per quarter or as otherwise necessary
• Attend important meetings in person, establish relationships with key internal clients, and support projects and initiatives.
• Participate in due diligence and mergers / acquisition activities as necessary or assigned.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Location : Open to St. Louis, MO, Burlington, MA, Tempe, AZ and Allentown, PA; open to Remote

Travel :

Pay Range for this position : $89,200.00 - $133,800.00

Our ranges are derived from several sources, and largely reliant on relevant industry market data. Should we decide to make an offer, we will consider several factors, including but not limited to your location, skills, experience, career level, and other job-related factors. This role may offer the following benefits : medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; paid time off; and paid holidays; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses.

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.