Job Description
Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 annual base salary (DOE)
Description/Function:
- Remain informed of current export issues, regulations, and laws through the attendance of compliance training sponsored by the government and industry experts.
- Familiarize appropriate division staff with international trade laws and regulations.
- Monitor international inbound and outbound orders; investigating and expediting those orders which have been delayed.
- Prepare, update, and retain requisite domestic and international export documentation.
- Comply with all TSA regulations and monitoring of the following but not limited to:
- Training
- IACMS Portal
- Internal Export Compliance Audits
- TSA Audits
- TSA/ Export Compliance Trainings
- Remain current on all relevant international trade regulations, export controls, and sanctions.
- Interpret and ensure compliance with government regulations such as ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations), EAR (Export Administration Regulations), other trade compliance laws.
- Assess and mitigate risks associated with Export Compliance, including potential fines or penalties.
- Implement internal controls to minimize compliance risks.
- Conduct regular internal audits to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate and complete records related to export transactions.
- Prepare and submit required reports to regulatory authorities.
- Generate internal reports to provide insights into compliance performance.
- Stay abreast of industry best practices and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Proactively identify areas for improvement in the Export Compliance process.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, or related field or combination equivalent work experience.
- Minimum 5 years of work experience in the freight forwarding industry.
- Knowledge of import and export both ocean and air operations management.
- Excellent computer knowledge, advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, and experience with Cargowise is ideal.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Capable of managing a healthy amount of stress coming from customer deadlines and unforeseen circumstances.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong business acumen with a keen aptitude to quickly assimilate new information.
- Excellent organization, analytical, written, and oral communications skills.
- Strong time management skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment, while exercising sound judgement.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically to solve complex problems.
- Must be a confident self-starter who can develop effective business relationships, both internally and externally.
- Candidates must be self-motivated, customer service oriented, and eager to ensure the success of the team.
- Ability to function independently, with minimal supervision, and thrive within a fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environment.