International Trade Compliance Manager

Vaco is recruiting for an International Trade Compliance Manager. This is a hybrid and direct hire opportunity.

• Manage compliance with U.S. export control regulations, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC sanctions applicable to aerospace, defense, and related materials.
• Oversee accurate Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification for specialty metals such as titanium, nickel alloys, stainless steels, and base alloys.
• Ensure proper country of origin determinations, valuation, and admissibility for imported materials from global mill partners.

• Maintain compliance with Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements, including:
  • Environmental and chemical regulations such as EU REACH, RoHS, and CBAM
  • Conflict Minerals and forced labor compliance requirements
• Manage documentation supporting customer and regulatory audits, including export licenses, certifications, and regulatory filings.

• Establish and enforce standard operating procedures for international shipments, including:
  • Commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and mill test reports
  • Proper application of Incoterms to define risk and cost transfer
• Support multi‑location operations across North America, Europe, and Asia by providing centralized trade compliance guidance.

• Conduct denied‑party and restricted‑party screening for customers, suppliers, and logistics partners.
• Monitor geopolitical and regulatory changes that may impact metals sourcing, tariffs, embargoes, or sanctions.
• Lead internal investigations, voluntary disclosures, and corrective actions when compliance issues arise.

• Identify and implement duty‑mitigation strategies such as:
  • Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
  • Duty drawback
  • Tariff engineering opportunities