Global Trade Manager

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Global Trade Manager

At Collins Aerospace, we work side-by-side with our customers to tackle the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. We’re combining boundless imagination with a broad portfolio and an unmatched dedication to customers – all to make the skies and spaces we touch smarter, safer and more amazing than ever.

Our site in Heidelberg has the following core competencies:

• Avionics Systems

• On-board electronics for land vehicles

• Products for the aerospace industry

We have established ourselves as a leading supplier of customized electronics solutions for the aerospace and defense industries. Collins Aerospace in Heidelberg supplies integrated navigation and communications systems for a wide range of military applications and is a global leader in satellite reaction wheel technology.

We are redefining aerospace.

The Global Trade Manager is responsible for global trade compliance for the business in the EMEA region. The role involves the day-to-day management of import and export transactions, technology management and the coordination of global trade policies, procedures and global trade initiatives for the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of the global trade program and working with the business to understand applicable requirements. A critical part of the role is global trade policy and procedure implementation which involves the flow down and implementation of procedures throughout the business

• Engaging with the business leadership to support the development and execution of business strategic initiatives

• Analyse business needs with respect to Global Trade requirements and develop compliant solutions across all phases of the business lifecycle

• Responsible for the application and management of Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA) authorizations and support activities conducted under Export Administration Regulation (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) authorizations

• Support the Jurisdiction & Classification (JC) and Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification activities

• Support the logistics organization to ensure imports and exports are conducted compliantly

• Responsible for the development and sustainment of the Global Trade focal network within the business to support the functional teams.

• Support the Central Global Trade team, as appropriate, in investigations related to the business’s activities

• Support the development and delivery of formal and informal Global Trade training and communications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent; preferably in avionics, electronics or software - Desired

• Experience in customs, export authorizations or international trade compliance related role

• Experience of United States, German, and other EMEA export regulations

• Experience with classifications under the World Customs Organization (WCO) HTS

• Project or program management experience

• Experience of interpreting and managing policies and procedures

• Developing and implementing standard work

• Ability to work autonomously and independently

• Strong verbal and written communication skills at all levels of the organization • Proactive, responsive, self-motivated, receptive to change

• Works well under pressure and is able to prioritize workload

• Attention to detail and strong record management competency

• Strong IT experience including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Be a part of the Collins Heidelberg Team:

• Join our team and work with international colleagues

• Flexible working times

• 30 days of vacation

• Industry-specific pay

• Company sponsored pension plan

• Corporate health management

• Internal and external training opportunities to promote the continuous learning and development of our employees

• Global career opportunities at over 300 sites worldwide

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