Trade Compliance Manager

Mitel Networks Corporation; Caldicot; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global communications company in Caldicot is seeking an expert in export compliance. The role emphasizes ensuring adherence to export regulations and customs requirements across multiple countries. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in this field and a strong educational background, along with technical knowledge of company products. The position supports a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in export compliance and customs.
• Sound specialist knowledge in customs and export control.
• Good knowledge of standard office tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with foreign trade regulations.
• Develop processes for import and export compliance.
• Lead liaison with authorities for compliance.

Skills

Export compliance knowledge

Customs regulations familiarity

Technical understanding of encryption

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

Tools

MS Office

ERP

SAP

Job description

At Mitel, you will have the opportunity to help businesses connect, collaborate and provide better experiences for our customers. You will deliver valuable contributions in creating business success within our global organization utilizing your unique attributes, skills and experience.

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Overview

To ensure that Mitel is compliant with all Export Control legislation within the areas that Mitel supplies goods and S/W. To also ensure Mitel does not breach international sanctions.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with all relevant foreign trade regulations incl. all individual instructions of the competent authorities.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to ensure Import and Export compliance within Canada, U.S, UK, Australia and other EU country's export laws and regulations.
• Permit review and application.
• For such processes/procedures:
• Oversee and manage to ensure compliance.
• Collect and report data for KPI measurement.
• Collect and report data for required government scheduled reporting cycles.
• Be the Export Control expert to ensure that Mitel is aware of what Export Control is, how important it is and the consequences of non-compliance.
• Ability to apply the Export Control requirements to new technologies such as Cloud based products and delivery mechanisms.
• Lead liaison with local governmental authorities for export control compliance and customs compliance.
• Maintenance of all foreign trade data for purchased raw materials and sold goods, including classification for EAR, Canadian consolidated list of strategic military and dual-use .items, and EU Commerce Control List.
• Customs support.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree preferred; or high school diploma + relevant experience
• 5+ years of experience in export compliance and customs
• Sound specialist knowledge and practical application knowledge in the field of customs and export control, fully conversant with the UK, Canadian and USA Export control legislation
• Good technical understanding of company products, Encryption and Encryption techniques would be an advantage
• To understand the key parameters that determine if a Mitel product is Dual Use. Specifically, as it relates to Encryption hardware and software
• To have an excellent understanding of international sanctions and how to apply them in practical situations.
• Good knowledge of standard office tools (MS Office, ERP, SAP)
• Familiar with governmental online-systems (e.g. UK: Lite) and the permit application process
• Understanding of application of Export Regulations to Cloud applications
• Understanding the sanction process, monitoring, analysing and applying international sanctions

Mitel is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. Diversity makes sense for us, for our customers and for our future. We value different perspectives, skills and experiences, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.