Compliance Manager

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Job Summary:

The Compliance Manager for CVI will support the overall compliance program for the local site and report up to OT Compliance Director. This position will monitor, perform, document, and maintain due diligence while mitigating risk to the overall business. The Compliance Manager will partner with colleagues in various supply chain functions to support compliance needs and requests daily. This role will require creative problem-solving skills to enable business growth while maintaining compliance with trade regulations. The individual placed in this role will need to be a self-directed individual with organization skills and great attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor import shipments for accuracy and communicate variances according to compliance guidelines to responsible parties both internally and externally.
• Oversee activities with U.S. Customs Brokers and freight forwarders, including verification of Import documents, tracking Assist program, updating product code database, and expediting clearance of shipments that have been delayed by U.S. Customs.
• Responsible for ensuring that all export orders are screened and cleared through compliance. Run denied parties screening for all customers and suppliers as needed.
• Responsible for ensuring that export documentation and all documents are following U.S. regulations and meeting the end-destination country’s requirements.
• Investigate possible export or import violations and conduct post-entry corrections. Ensure proper clearance of imported goods through U.S. Customs and Border Protection and maintain import record documentation according to regulatory requirements.
• Corresponds with domestic and foreign subsidiaries to ensure they understand U.S. laws and are not exporting or re-exporting products or technology to “denied” or restricted parties without the proper licensing or authorizations.
• Develop, own, and implement compliance procedures and work instructions in all areas of the business.
• Maintain Red Flags distributors, third party, agent program to ensure renewal of compliance agreements (if applicable).
• Attend daily Sales meetings to stay informed about business opportunities and communicate license/export control considerations for such opportunities to Sales proactively.
• Assist Corporate Trade Compliance and Director of Trade Compliance with the development, implementation, training, internal and external audits, and management of all international trade compliance procedures and documentation.
• Facilitate the product jurisdiction classification process for both commercial and defense-related products. Determine appropriate Jurisdiction, review of Harmonized Tariff, ECCN, ITAR, review of Country-of-Origin determination, and maintain justification record. Update the ERP system with accurate data.
• Drive weekly classification meetings with engineering support.
• Assist in drafting export license applications and letter of explanation via SNAP-R and DECCS and manage export license applications, renewals, and administration.
• Assist in setting up and coordinating STFP to customers and vendors for export-controlled material.
• Provide monthly on-boarding training to new employees.
• Provide site and OT level trainings to all employees based on job function and level of access.
• Review and approve of visitor and travel requests.
• Administer, track, and reconcile employee trainings in Workday.
• Support Corporate trade compliance reviews, wellness checks and audits; implement corrective actions, as required.
• Keep abreast of changes in trade laws and regulations (including free trade agreements and other duty deferral programs) to ensure compliance. Develop, review and/or update various policies, procedures, and forms to meet current trade compliance regulations and requirements.
• Maintain expertise in and apply a diverse range of U.S. export and import regulations, including International Traffic in Arms (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), U.S. Customs, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. Ensure awareness training across all levels within the company as needed.
• Partner with HR to make sure all job postings/employees meet ITAR requirements (including green card holders)
• Address customer requests in a quick turnaround time for Representations and Certifications, quality surveys and product questionnaires.
• Perform internal audits for compliance and report findings to site leadership on a regular basis.
• Support data privacy program, internal audits and keep abreast of new privacy regulations.
• Review and approve of IT access requests.
• Interact with government agencies, verbal, and written.
• Support NDA requests for the site.
• Find cost savings on imports (reclassification and closer reviews) – track and report.
• Other tasks as required.
• Provide data privacy awareness training and maintain ROPA for site.
• Support supply chain compliance: advise supply chain department to pass down supplier certifications.
• Review and approve external marketing materials for OT website
• Drive continuous improvement projects for OT compliance (centralize solutions and tools for team)
• Identify supplier’s sustainability goals and report up to leadership to align with company’s ESG goals.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR.
• Knowledge of GDPR and US Data Privacy Regulations
• Strategic mindset and continuous improvement driven.
• Knowledgeable in SNAP-R and DTRADE licensing applications.
• Familiarity with ACE, HTSUS and other agency products required for compliance.
• Knowledge of US Custom’s Entry procedures and requirements.
• Experience with the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• Experience with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), with extensive knowledge of U.S. Semiconductor restrictions and licensing requirements.
• Experience in interpreting Denied Parties Lists (DPL)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Teams.
• Good organization skills
• Agile learner
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Attention to detail.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred
• Previous compliance management experience required

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Other Requirements:

Certain positions with IDEX Corporation and its business units require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been granted refugee or asylum status.

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