Division Compliance Manager

Location

Country:
United States of America. States:
California, Connecticut, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Washington. Cities:
Auburn, Brighton, Clackamas, Eastlake, Jenkintown, New Hartford, Princeton, Spanish Fork, Tulsa, Valencia, Wichita, Worcester.

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Division Compliance Manager (DCM) to oversee the trade compliance activities across multiple manufacturing plants within our division at Precision Castparts Corp. In this leadership role, you will ensure that all operations comply with U.S. export regulations, including ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations), EAR (Export Administration Regulations), and Customs requirements. You will manage trade compliance teams, conduct internal audits, and provide expert advice on complex trade compliance issues.

As the DCM, you will develop, implement, and maintain a robust trade compliance program, collaborate closely with the legal department on investigations and reporting of potential violations, monitor regulatory updates, conduct audits, and ensure corrective actions are completed in a timely manner. You must be proficient in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system, including filing Electronic Export Information (EEIs) and running compliance reports.

• Oversee and manage trade compliance activities for multiple manufacturing plants within the division, ensuring compliance with ITAR, EAR, OFAC sanctions and other relevant export control laws, and U.S. Customs laws and regulations.
• Provide expert guidance and advice to trade compliance staff, offering support on complex trade compliance matters and product classification questions, and providing solutions to regulatory challenges.
• Conduct internal audits at manufacturing sites to assess compliance with export control regulations and ensure proper recordkeeping, documentation, and reporting.
• Collaborate with the legal department on trade compliance matters, including investigations of potential violations, risk assessments, and reporting to regulatory agencies.
• Ensure that corrective actions from internal audits and compliance reviews are identified, tracked, and implemented in a timely manner.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes related to international trade, export controls, and Customs requirements, and provide timely regulatory updates to local management and trade compliance teams.
• Maintain and improve the trade compliance program across multiple sites to ensure consistency and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Proactively identify and mitigate trade compliance risks by providing strategic guidance and support to manufacturing plants and management.
• Oversee or directly participate in the preparation, submission, and maintenance of export licenses using DECCS (Defense Export Control and Compliance System) and SNAP‑R (Simplified Network Application Process – Redesign), as well as ensure proper filing of EEIs in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system.
• Review and approve export documentation, including licenses, EEI filings, commercial invoices, and other required documents and forms, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Review and approve import documentation, including entry summaries, commercial invoices, purchase orders, free trade agreement certifications, and other required documents and forms, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Provide training and development opportunities for trade compliance staff, ensuring ongoing education on compliance requirements and best practices.
• Manage reporting and documentation of compliance metrics, audits, and corrective actions for senior leadership.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders, including government agencies, customs brokers, and freight forwarders, to ensure effective trade compliance practices.

• Bachelor's degree in International Business, Business Administration, Aerospace Engineering, International Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in trade compliance, with a demonstrated record of building and sustaining a successful trade compliance program.
• Proficiency in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system for filing EEIs, running compliance reports, and managing export activities.
• Strong understanding of ITAR, EAR, OFAC sanctions and other relevant export control laws, and U.S. Customs laws and regulations.
• Extensive experience conducting internal audits and managing corrective actions to ensure compliance across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Experience working with legal teams on investigations, reporting potential violations, and addressing compliance risks.
• Ability to navigate and resolve complex trade compliance issues and provide strategic guidance to senior leadership.
• Excellent leadership and management skills, with experience overseeing and mentoring trade compliance teams.
• Strong…