Export Trade Compliance Manager

About us:  At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world.  Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision. 

When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world. 

With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.  

Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success. 

As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth. 

Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience.  For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com. Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Salary Range:

Purpose Statement:  The Export Trade Compliance Manager will work with various teams to develop and implement the global trade strategy at local, regional and global levels, including identification of key controls, developing trade compliance policies and procedures, deploying technology solutions to enable international trade management operations, and facilitating governance through metrics, audits and risk assessment. This role will support generation of long-term scalable & sustainable compliance strategies, support customer solutions creation, and support investigations regarding potential compliance violations.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Act as Plexus subject matter expert on international trade regulations to provide trade solutions to the Sites, Regions, and customers by balancing regulatory expertise with operational execution. Provide escalation support to resolve issues and develop customer solutions that balance compliance and execution.  
• Maintain connections across the Sites, Regions, and Business and within the trade industry to support execution and enhancement of the Global Trade strategy to mitigate trade risks for Plexus and our customers. 
• Support global trade technology implementation and operational excellence to ensure compliant and efficient movement of products.
• Draft and update trade-related standard operating procedures, work instructions, process mapping, and other governance documents, as well as conduct relevant develop and deliver enterprise-wide training on Global Trade topics.
• Responsible for effectively managing all aspects of continuous improvement projects and compliance initiatives projects with minimal assistance and oversight.  Assemble and coordinate the activities of a project team to execute more complex and cross-cutting projects, and successfully manage and implement changes within the Company resulting from such projects.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 6 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Other Qualifications:  

• Advanced Computer Skills.
• Advanced Decision Making and Problem Solving Skills.
• Advanced Verbal and Written Communication Skills.
• Advanced Google Workspace or MS Office Skills Specifically (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Access).
• General office equipment and materials.

Physical Requirements:  

• Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.

Travel Requirements:  

• Less than 40%

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements.  If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at [email protected]. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.