Global Trade Compliance Specialist Senior

Job Description:

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MTS is a leading global supplier of test and simulation systems. Formula 1 teams, leading automotive and aerospace companies, and the world's top researchers in materials and seismic engineering all rely on our systems to determine product reliability and ensure compliance with quality standards. Check out some of our amazing technology here:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXOsvWpTHH4

As an ITW company, MTS is part of a Fortune 300 global manufacturing leader with 49,000 employees across 56 countries, offering career development opportunities not just within MTS but across the ITW enterprise.

We're   looking for a  Global Trade Compliance Specialist Senior   who can support the entire organization by providing technical   expertise   on import and export operations and ensuring compliance with applicable trade laws and regulations worldwide. This role plays a key part in   maintaining   and enhancing MTS's trade compliance program, safeguarding the company's ability to   operate   as a trusted global importer and exporter, and ensuring the company does not conduct business with sanctioned or restricted parties.

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for daily execution of   related export/import operations : Export compliance due diligence including restricted parties, end-use and sanctioned country screening. - U.S. Customs Regulations
• ECCN and HTS Classification - Office of Foreign Assets Control Regulations
• Military End-User/End-Use Requirements
• Export - Export Administration Regulations
• Licensing Determination, Application and
• Management Requirements - Embargo/Sanctioned Country Screening
• Export, Re-export, and Deemed Export
• Controls - Import & Export Documentation Requirements (End Use Statements, etc.)
• Country of Origin Import & Export Data &
• Recordkeeping Requirements - Import & Export Product Valuation
• Serves as an organization-wide resource supporting the resolution of import and export compliance issues, partnering with cross-functional teams (e.g., Legal, Supply Chain, Sales, Engineering, and Logistics) to ensure trade compliance is integrated into daily business operations, with familiarity with the BIS/EAR, ITAR, and OFAC sanctions regulations.
• Investigation and due diligence analysis and/or definition of corrective measures to remediate import and export compliance issues, including support for responses to government inquiries, audits, or investigations related to trade compliance matters.
• Monitors changes in trade regulations and sanctions   programs, and   communicates the impact of such changes to relevant stakeholders.
• Participates in the development of global policies, periodic auditing, and procedures to ensure effective compliance to all applicable import/export regulatory requirements.
• Ensures the development of education and training to ensure effective compliance to applicable import/export regulatory requirements.
• Lead and execute projects and initiatives relating to export/import compliance and/or process simplification and streamlining.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 years’ experience in trade compliance roles   and with import / export responsibilities
• Strong knowledge and experience in import regulations and solid knowledge and experience in export regulations
• SAP and GTS knowledge and experience (highly desired)
• SalesForce   (desired but not   required )
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with internal business teams and external third-party supply chain providers
• Demonstrated experience of keeping abreast of import and export requirements to advise business teams
• Experience in problem solving
• Self-starter and experience working with moderate supervision
• Best in Class Benefits: Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance:  http://myitwhr.com/
• HSA/FSA with a company match
• Income protection benefits
• Industry leading 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Matching gift and volunteer program
• Get Involved and Give Back: MTS supports Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that bring people together to share experiences and ideas, and   we're   committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute their talents. Through the ITW Hearts Giving Hope Program, employees also have the chance to give back and support families in our communities.
• Physical Demands (US only): The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee   is regularly required to   sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;   reach with   hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee   is occasionally required to   stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.