International Export Compliance Specialist

at Arnold Magnetic Technologies in Marengo, Illinois, United States

Job Description

The International Trade Compliance Specialist is responsible for overseeing the daily import/export compliance activity for all Arnold global businesses and support the Global Trade Compliance Director in identifying gaps and reduce trade compliance risk. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of Schedule B/HTS and ECCN classification. The export specialist will work in conjunction with internal teams to maintain optimal compliance according to trade laws and government regulations while reducing any inbound and outbound delays.

Essential Duties and responsibilities

• Assist the Global Trade Compliance Director with developing, implementing and maintaining policies and procedures to ensure all of Arnold business units are in compliant with all applicable international, federal, and global regional laws, regulations, and standards.
• Support the Global Trade Compliance Director by leading the continuous improvements to address the global trade compliance risks and gaps.
• Provide technical expertise to cross functional teams (including sales, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, finance and legal) to determine and/or validate product value, country of origin, tariff exemption eligibility, substantial transformation, harmonized tariff code classifications, Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN) and ITAR classification (USML).
• Conducting internal or external audits across Arnold business units to ensure trade compliance effectiveness and to identify areas of weakness for improvement. Facilitate or review completion of any corrective actions.
• Work with Logistics and approved Customs Brokers to conduct monthly sample entry audits requiring agents to meet or exceed the developed Key Performance Indicators in cooperation with the relevant business units. Provide customs compliance support for import and export activities with selected customs brokers.
• Manage import and export recordkeeping
• Identify or update HTS or ECCN codes or classifications and facilitate obtaining licenses when required
• Complete denied/restricted party screenings of suppliers, customers, and visitors. Work with customer service, commercial, logistics, or shipping departments based on results of the screenings.
• Analyze or determine country of origin. Work with business unit purchasing and operations personnel to facilitate supplier solicitation of certificates of origin.
• Lead or facilitate annual FTA supplier solicitations for USMCA. Create certificates of origin or USMCA certificates as requested by customers.
• Participate or assist in other global, regional, or local projects on an as needed basis.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience required (5 years preferred in the export/international trade environment
• Export Certified & LCB preferred but not required
• Previous experience with a global exposure is a plus
• Classification experience with HTS/Schedule B and ECCN required
  

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  Magnetic Technologies Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by law.