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SalarySummary:
The Trade Operations Specialist reports to the Director of Trade Operations and is responsible to review and manage company-wide restricted parties screening through provider (OCR). This position will also review international orders and documents in accordance with procedures for completeness and compliance with export control laws and regulations under the guidance of the Director of Trade Operations.
Job Responsibilities
- Review Restricted Party Screening results in OCR for entire company
- Review hits for false positives, documents, and releases
- Reviews matches and Denies them
- Manages Denied parties status in ERP or other system per work instructions
- Reviews open quotes/orders for Denied parties and alerts Dir of Trade Operations and VP of Trade
- Review international quotes/orders for completeness and compliance in accordance with work instruction
- Review and approval of orders including supporting documentation
- Promote quotes/orders requiring input from Director of Trade Operations
- Action to release orders applicable per work instruction
- Draft Export Authorization Control Plans
- Draft EAR, ITAR license applications and Canadian permit requests
- Review and recommend exemption/exception requests and usage to Director of Trade Operations
- Review import/customs related transactions
- Review shipping requests
- Assist Director of Trade Operations upon request
- Other projects as assigned
Requirements:
- High school diploma or (GED)
- Must be flexible to work overtime to meet customer and manufacturing schedules including weekends and or holidays as needed
- Travel as required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong working knowledge of US Export Regulations that include but not limited to the EAR, ITAR, OFAC and CBP
- Experience with documenting and providing solutions for process related
- Experience with computers, Inventory MRP systems and working knowledge of MS Office software (Excel, Word, etc)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of management
- Detail orientated attention and adherence to departmental policies
- Understanding of export control commodity classifications (ECCN and ITAR) and resulting export restrictions
- Knowledge of Canadian and/or UK export controls a plus
- Working knowledge of international trade terms and applications such as Incoterms and Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- Experience with pre-shipping inspection process(s) (SGS, BIVAC, Cotecna, Intertek) and specialize country inspection requirements
- Ability to work in an action oriented environment.
- Ability to complete assignments verbally or written in a timely manner with a high level of accuracy
- Working knowledge of OCR’s EASE application a plus
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
