Aerospace Trade Compliance Manager

PPG; Wallingford (CT); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

PPG's Aerospace Business is seeking a Trade Compliance Manager based in Wallingford, CT. In this hybrid role, you will interpret complex export control regulations and support various PPG teams in compliance-related activities.

The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of trade compliance experience, a relevant bachelor's degree, and a commitment to promoting regulatory adherence. The position offers a salary range of $100,000 to $130,000, with additional benefits including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Trade Compliance or related discipline.
• Eligible candidates include U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of PPG Aerospace Export Compliance Procedures.
• Analyze and interpret regulatory requirements.
• Provide consultative guidance to various teams.
• Document and implement trade compliance policies.
• Support product classification activities.
• Conduct periodic internal audits of compliance programs.

Skills

Understanding of U.S. export regulations

Analytical skills

Consultative guidance

Documentation and administration

Auditing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, transportation/logistics, chemistry, or global/trade compliance

Job description

PPG's Aerospace Business is seeking a Trade Compliance Manager to interpret and apply complex export control regulations. In this hybrid role (4 days onsite) you may be based in Sylmar, CA; Atlanta, GA; Avon, MA; or Wallingford, CT. The TCM reports to the Global Trade Compliance Manager for Aerospace.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of all PPG Aerospace Export Compliance Procedures, Corporate Export Compliance Procedures, and site‑specific SOPs supporting the PPG Compliance Program.
• Analyze and interpret regulatory requirements including:
  • U.S. Department of Commerce Export Administration Regulations (EAR) administered by BIS
  • U.S. Treasury Department Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
  • Other applicable U.S. Government Agency rules and regulations
• Provide consultative guidance to PPG Aerospace business units, global subsidiaries, sales, procurement, project management, and order management teams to resolve export‑ and import‑related matters and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Document, implement, and administer required trade compliance policies, procedures, and training programs for the Aerospace site.
• Support product classification activities (EAR, ITAR, HTS, and Schedule B determinations) by collaborating with technical personnel, suppliers, and distributors.
• Ensure appropriate record‑keeping systems are implemented and maintained.
• Conduct periodic internal audits of the site's Trade Compliance program, assist in implementing corrective actions, and identify systemic compliance risks.
• Support management‑led compliance investigations involving potential export or import violations.
• Determine export licensing, license exception, exemption, and agreement requirements for site products, software, and technical data.
• Identify foreign nationals at the site and monitor access to controlled technology in accordance with export control requirements.
• Administer Visitor Control processes, technology/data reviews, and international travel approval workflows.
• Ensure adherence to denied‑party screening requirements and country sanctions/embargo controls.
• Identify and analyze opportunities for new or revised trade compliance business processes driven by regulatory or operational changes.
• Support continuous‑improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of export control processes.
• Support International Logistics Coordinators by reviewing and approving export authorization requirements for shipments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Trade Compliance, Global Trade, or related discipline.
• Bachelor's degree in business, transportation/logistics, chemistry, or global/trade compliance preferred, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Up to 20% travel may be required.
• Eligible candidates: U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees.

The base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $130,000, with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 10% of base salary. PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, life, retirement plan, paid vacation & holidays, employee assistance program, disability/leave, and other voluntary benefits. Actual benefit offerings are confirmed at the time of hire.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [e-mail]. PPG cash and benefits may vary by location and are determined by skill sets, experience, training, qualifications, and other factors.