Trade Compliance Specialist

Company Description

Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company.  We are a leading provider of aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that safely & reliably extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines.  We develop, manufacture and repair critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms. Our solutions support the engines running the aerospace, energy and defense industries around the world. 

Chromalloy employees are proud, passionate problem-solvers who strive to live our values every day. A career with Chromalloy is an opportunity to learn from top industry experts, work with important technologies, and unlock a passion for innovation. Join our team of experts, innovators and problem-solvers delivering world-class solutions for our customers.  Be part of something bigger with Chromalloy.

Job Description

Summary:   Supports trade compliance activities of Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC and its subsidiaries in the United States and Mexico.  This includes providing assistance with internal compliance audits, business partner due diligence, watchlist screening and drafting, training and auditing internal trade compliance policies and processes across all of Chromalloy’s North American sites. The candidate will also be responsible for following and summarizing all regulatory and statutory changes, language revisions and new rulemaking in the trade compliance sector. Position requires consistent interaction with the sales, business development and procurement teams and other members of the Legal Department and Trade Compliance team in support of Chromalloy’s business endeavors. The ideal candidate will have a background in both import and export regulations in a regulated industry (preferably aerospace and defense) and how they impact commercial operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the Trade Compliance Managers in Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), US Schedule B numbers and Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) classification numbers.
• Perform due diligence, know your customer (KYC) research and denied party screenings on business partners and related entities
• Support Chromalloy’s North American sites with prompt responses to day to day enquiries on trade compliance issues
• Provide assistance in drafting, training, and enforcing End Use Statement procedures, including End Use Statement review and approval
• Identify and report any potential risks, red flags or other areas of concern in commercial transactions
• Assist in drafting of export licenses and proper recordkeeping of license exceptions / exemptions
• Conduct document review and document marking exercises to ensure proper classification and labeling of trade sensitive data
• Coordinate with Legal and Trade Compliance team on audits, recordkeeping, classifications, disclosures, export licenses and export license exceptions / exemptions.

Challenges:

• Managing multiple high-priority requests for assistance with time sensitive deadlines.
• Changing business needs and priorities will require someone who can adjust quickly with good composure and solid planning / prioritization skills.
• Matrixed corporate structure must be learned and navigated to be successful.
• If coming from outside the aerospace industry, a substantial learning curve can be expected.

Competencies:

1. Functional / Technical Skills – Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
2. Dealing with Ambiguity – Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably and handle risk / uncertainty.
3. Composure – Is cool under pressure; is not knocked off balance by the unexpected; does not become defensive or irritated when the going gets tough.
4. Decision Quality – Makes consistently good decisions based on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment; most solutions and decisions are judged as correct and accurate over time.
5. Interpersonal Savvy – build constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact.
6. Organization – Can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; arranges files and information in a useful manner.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Experience:       3-5 years of progressive experience including at least 2 years in an equivalent role in a similar operating environment.  Aerospace industry experience a strong plus.  U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident required.

Skills:              

• Detailed knowledge of US laws and regulations governing exports and imports and experience with product classification