Sr Manager, Global Trade Compliance

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

Reporting to Sr. Director, Global Trade Compliance within the MKS Legal organization, and collaborating extensively with all areas of the business, this person will be a strategic and hands-on leader within the company’s Global Trade Compliance team, responsible for auditing and investigating the company’s trade activities and enhancing and optimizing the overall trade compliance program.

• Conduct independent and directed trade compliance investigations and audits, and produce internal reports and governmental filings, respond to government inquiries, investigations and audits, and implement corrective actions;
• Manage global trade compliance risk assessment processes and gap analysis across global locations;
• Assist in the development, implementation, enhancement and maintenance of an internal trade compliance audit program, including the development and execution of audit strategy;
• Drive optimization and implementation of efficient and effective global trade policies, procedures and programs throughout a global business with diverse product lines;
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of export (EAR, ITAR, Wassenaar Arrangement, etc.) and Customs regulations, and apply LEAN principles;
• Develop and implement trade compliance training and communication content and delivery systems;
• Interpret regulatory changes and develop and implement mitigation strategies by driving projects and key initiatives.

• College degree w/8+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years of compliance risk assessment, risk management and/or audit and investigations experience;
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. export & import regulations is required; J.D. is a plus;
• Experience with developing and managing audit requirements and processes / Experience working with government enforcement authorities;
• Ability to travel up to 20% of time.
• Strong project management & process development/implementation skills in matrix organizations;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with ability to influence and address a wide range of audiences; ability to translate complex topics into clear and understandable concepts;
• Comfortable leveraging IT-based enablers, such as data analytics, business intelligence, automation, etc.;
• Accountability and the ability to work with minimal supervision and to make independent judgments;
• Flexibility to meet the changing needs of the business and a willingness and ability to take on new responsibilities and assignments;
• Knowledge of semiconductor industry and related technologies and products is a plus.

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
• Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for 90% of the time
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
• Must be able to exchange accurate information
• Operates in a professional office environment
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
• Noise level in the work environment is usually average

We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time.

Salary Pay Range: $ - $ per year.

Bonus:
This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states…