Description:
We are looking for an EXPERT in EXPORTS! DSV is seeking an experienced compliance manager for the open position of Trade Compliance Manager, Export. The person in this position will be a subject matter expert and hold primary responsibility for managing DSV’s internal controls as they relate to US Government regulations controlling exports, primarily the Foreign Trade Regulations, Export Administration Regulations and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
This position will work in the office from our US Headquarters in Iselin NJ, within a 20-minute walk of the Metropark Train Station.
Responsiblities include, but are not limited to:
- Monitor branch execution of export regulatory processes, company standards and AES data quality.
- Analyze and interpret U.S. Export Control Laws and regulations.
- Drive compliance with all export regulations throughout DSV branches.
- Develop, maintain and amend policies, processes and export regulatory training to minimize risk in the area of export compliance.
- Establish systems and process controls to minimize risk, including establishing, communicating and analyzing export compliance KPIs.
- Serve as escalation point and advisor to branches on issues or questions that arise outside of the standard processes.
- Conduct risk assessments and internal audits of branches.
- Coordinate and draft responses to export penalty notices.
- Manage restricted party screening, including evaluating matches.
- Monitor regulatory changes and adjust procedures accordingly.
- Distribute regulatory alerts as needed and contribute to internal and external newsletters.
- Incorporate compliance requirements into operational procedures as appropriate.
- Partner with IT to ensure that internal systems meet regulatory and AES requirements.
- Provide consistent and accurate classificiations (HTS and ECCN) of articles to internal and external customer
- Provide consistent and accurate classification (HTS and ECCN) of articles to internal and external customers
- Serve as Trade Compliance Subject Matter Export support
- Partner with company trainers to ensure that regulatory elements of operational systems are properly and effectively presented to operations staff.
- Participate in export compliance training seminars and conferences.
- Assist in export compliance portion of customer implementations.
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures and guidelines, such as the Code of Conduct, assigned work schedule and attendance requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited 4-year university.
- 5 years of experience working in a global trade position with progressive work experience.
- Knowledge of and experience with U.S. Export Regulations and the AES Trade Interface Requirements (AESTIR).
- Experience working with the CBP Automated Commercial Environment (ACE).
- Good understanding of exporter and forwarder responsibilities in the export transactions.
- Working understanding of export documentation and transportation methods.
- Strong and engaging interpersonal communications skills, both verbal and written.
- Analytical skills to recognize, prevent and resolve problem situations.
- Ability to establish priorities, manage project timelines and outcomes and meet goals.
- Ability to respond to complex inquiries or complaints from internal and external customers, or regulatory agencies.
- Ability to effectively present information to senior management, clients and/or public groups.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Experience auditing forwarder branch operations a plus.