Compliance Testing Manager

Gateway Recruiting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to ensure adherence to local and regional trade compliance laws. In this pivotal role, you will be the primary contact for trade compliance activities, working closely with corporate personnel and internal teams. The position involves staying updated on regulations, analyzing contracts, and providing training to employees. If you are a motivated professional with a strong background in trade compliance and excellent communication skills, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of trade compliance experience with knowledge of ITAR and EAR regulations.
• Experience using ERP or MRP systems for trade compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with trade regulations and manage license applications.
• Analyze contracts for trade compliance issues and provide training.

Skills

Trade Compliance Knowledge

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP)

OCR EASE Trade Compliance System

Job description

Job Summary

The Trade Compliance Specialist will support the company to ensure compliance with applicable local and regional trade compliance laws and regulations. Work closely with Corporate Trade Compliance Personnel. As TCS, you will be the primary point of contact for internal and external customers related to all trade compliance activities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Stay current on local and regional trade compliance regulations and report changes that may impact the trade compliance program
• Provide advice for product, destination or re-export license determination and technology screening
• Perform transactional due diligence for international visitors
• Perform and analyze transactions for which due diligence indicates potential risk.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate with corporate Trade Compliance and/or compliance manager for submittal of license applications (Department of State and Commerce) for the export of controlled goods and technology.
• Submit required licenses through OCR and SNAP-R as required.
• Coordinate with internal and external customers on the status of all licenses.
• Resolve all Trade Compliance issues, ensuring approval of the license to support business requirements.
• Analyze contracts and identify trade compliance issues.
• Work proactively with departments to prevent trade disruptions.
• Transact records in trade compliance information systems (e.g., OCR EASE Trade Compliance information system).
• Provide annual Trade Compliance refresher training to company employees
• Maintain TC repository/ records, ensuring consistency and standardization.
• Understand and live by the Company’s ethics and business conduct policies

Qualifications

• Experience in using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) information systems
• Experience working with OCR or similar systems for license submittal
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strongly motivated, engaged, and self-driven
• Rapid and effective learning and adaptation skills
• Proven good judgment, organizational,l and problem-solving skills
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a US citizen

Education/Previous Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or other related fields
• Minimum of 3 years of trade compliance experience
• Familiar with ITAR and EAR regulations, import/Export regulations and applicable exemptions

Compensation:
$140,000 per year