Trade Compliance Program Manager

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Job Summary

Trade Compliance Program Manager will support and fulfill the team’s mission to promote a robust Trade Compliance program at each Nidec Business Unit (BU). Primary responsibilities include auditing, training, and consulting to educate and support each BU on their import and export responsibilities. The Trade Compliance Program Manager will liaise between BUs and government officials to ensure proper and swift resolution of issues.

Job Description

Trade Compliance Program Manager, Exports

Job Description

Nidec Americas Holding Corporation (NAHC) is seeking a Trade Compliance Program Manager of Exports who will report directly to NAHC’s Senior Trade Compliance Manager of the U.S & Canada. The successful candidate will support and fulfill the team’s mission to increase the level of compliance within the Nidec business units (BUs) by providing clear guidance on trade regulations and supporting with implementation of compliant practices into their import and export activities.

The Trade Compliance Program Manager of Exports serves as corporate subject matter expert on U.S. and Canada exports, with specific emphasis on BIS EAR regulations. Primary functions include providing guidance, performing audits, and administering training to help the BUs maintain compliance with their export activities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Stays abreast of current and evolving trade compliance laws and regulations, providing relevant updates to NAHC and BUs
• Guides assigned BUs through annual Import/Export Self-Assessment Audits; reviews results with BUs; collaborates with BUs on implementing corrective actions to close potential compliance gaps
• Audits the proper use of export licenses, exemptions, and exceptions
• Supports BUs with export classifications and country of origin determination for novel or complex products; advises BU on where to store classification and origin data
• Identifies functional BU personnel involved with export activities (“gatekeepers”); maintains good contact with BU gatekeepers to develop their knowledge of export regulations
• Provides export training opportunities to BU gatekeepers; maintains records of attendees
• Supports interactions between the BUs, government officials, and outside counsel to ensure proper and swift resolution of issues
• Provides denied party screening guidance to BUs including training BU personnel how to properly screen and supporting review of possible matches
• Supports HR department with EAR/ITAR screening for new employees to prevent deemed exports
• Manages projects and heads initiatives assigned by Senior Trade Compliance Manager
• Provides regular communication, information, and reporting on BU export activities to Senior Trade Compliance Manager, escalating potential issues in a timely manner
• Participates in developing and maintaining NAHC policies, tools, and trainings based on applicable governmental regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Trade Compliance or Export activities
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field required; Master’s and/or additional certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of key export subjects including HTS and Schedule B classification, ECCN classification, country of origin determination, valuation, sanctions, boycotts, deemed exports, denied party screening, export licenses, etc.
• Knowledge of OFAC regulations and applications
• Experience with ACE portal to audit and run reports
• Experience with SNAP-R to apply for export licenses, exemptions, and CCATS
• Experience interacting with government agencies and outside counsel
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve results
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Project management skills

Additional Job Details

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