Trade Compliance Manager at Selinc

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a Global Trade Compliance Manager to oversee our trade compliance activities worldwide. Our principles of operation guide our trade compliance practices related to import and to export of our products used in utility and industrial applications around the globe. Reporting through the law department, you will manage and improve compliance programs and personnel as well as provide counsel to management in all aspects of global trade compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategically lead and manage a corporate Global Trade Compliance program and team in dynamic business environments.

• Conduct ongoing regulatory risk assessment, management, and mitigation.

• Draft, amend, implement, monitor, and manage various global trade compliance policies and procedures to ensure adherence to best industry practices and drive continuous improvement.

• Monitor regulatory changes, conduct periodic audits, and develop systems to measure and improve global trade compliance practices.

• Serve as the primary contact for global trade compliance questions. Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers and government agencies.

• Collaborate with the Legal Department and external legal counsel on complex global trade compliance issues.

• Create and provide cross-functional global trade compliance training. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in international business, International Trade, or a related field

• Licensed Customs Broker

• 5 or more+ years' experience managing import and /export compliance issues
  Broad working knowledge of Proficiency in import and /export compliance requirements, including 15 CFR (export administration regulations and foreign trade regulations), 19 CFR (customs regulations), and OFAC sanctions

• Proven experience leading and mentoring others

• Expertise in import and export product classifications, valuation, country of origin, and export controls
  Experience determining the appropriate tariff code and export control classification of products

• Ability to analyze and understand U.S. and foreign government regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer (CUSECO)

• ITAR knowledge and experience

• Experience with encryption export controls

Location

Pullman, WA- This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.

• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.

• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.  

• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range

Trade Compliance Manager, $119,700 - $176,849. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.