Trade Compliance Manager

Smiths Detection; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Training and development programs

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

An established security firm in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Trade Compliance Manager responsible for overseeing export control and customs management. This role requires expertise in UK Government regulations and proficiency in SAP systems. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills and must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. Join a company committed to safety and compliance, offering training and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.
• Ability to work to challenging deadlines with organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all trade compliance matters for the UK business.
• Ensure compliance with export controls and customs management.
• Provide trade management expertise to support business development.

Skills

Knowledgeable in UK Government Export regulations

Knowledge of US regulations (ITAR and EAR)

Working knowledge of SAP and GTS system

Analytical approach to problem solving

Flexibility to adapt in a changing environment

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Self-motivation and responsibility

Education

Eligibility for UK Security Clearance

Tools

SAP GTS

Job description

Job Description

You will be responsible for managing all trade compliance matters for the UK business, including export controls and customs management, ensuring compliance with legal regulations. Provides expertise to support product and business development for competitive export growth..

Summary of Essential Functions

• Accountable for management of all general trade compliance matters for the UK business.
• Accountable for ensuring all trade (export and import) policies and procedures for the UK business.
• Main contact for regular communication to UK export and customs authorities e.g. HMRC, ECJU & UK MOD.
• Accountability for the management of all licence applications (via SPIRE & LITE. Approving documentation, MODF680 & MODF1686 applications).
• Development and maintain systems used in the process of UK business import and export data activities. Accountable for ensuring all data are up to date and compliant with UK regulations.
• Create, maintain and update documentation created for, and available to, the UK Order Management team.
• Remain up to date with changes to UK and international regulatory requirements and ensuring changes are reflected in UK business processes.
• Ownership of the UK business compliance improvement programme.
• Provide trade management expertise to attend Program and Business Opportunity Reviews (bids/tenders).
• UK business responsibility for preparing, planning and potentially key stakeholder training on general export compliance and customs regulations.
• Management of internal/external Audits on processes. Management of Government Audit Visits. Management of Travel and Visits Request Forms. Support audit related requirements as needed.
• Ensure Compliance for US ITAR products manufactured on site and related license requirements such as MLA/TAA.
• Applying for US re-export licenses where required via BIS SNAP-R system.
• Give trade management guidance to UK business General Management on export control and customs matters.
• Work in collaboration with EMEA regional and global team to ensure harmonized best practice export control and customs management.
• Main point of contact for members of Smiths Group’s International Trade Compliance for all export control and customs matters.
• Accountability for export classification and HTS classification determinations for current and future products and technology
• Represent the trade compliance function in the ISECB forum (Information Security and Export Control Board).
• Responsible for annual licence reporting to ECJU.

Qualifications

• Highly Knowledgeable in UK Government Export regulations
• Knowledge of US regulations e.g. ITAR and EAR
• Working knowledge of SAP and specifically of GTS system
• Self-motivation and able to assume responsibility and work on own initiative.
• Analytical and thorough approach to problem solving.
• Flexibility to adapt in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to work to challenging deadlines; excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Experienced and confident in dealing with staff at all levels, able to develop good working relationships with internal and external stake holders.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance.

Additional Information

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support and embrace diversity.

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