Export Compliance Officer
Precision Castparts Corp, Janesville, WI, United States
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Trade Compliance Manager to oversee compliance activities at our Janesville, Wisconsin facility. This position requires a
minimum of 5 years of experience with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and
EAR (Export Administration Regulations). The Trade Compliance Manager will ensure that
all trade compliance requirements are met, including managing the international shipping
process, handling export and import documentation, and overseeing the use of licenses,
exceptions, and exemptions. The role also involves conducting internal audits, providing
internal training, maintaining internal trade compliance processes and policies, and
ensuring that compliance standards are consistently met.
The Trade Compliance Manager will work closely with the Regional/Senior Trade
Compliance Manager or Division Compliance Manager to ensure the efficient and
compliant operation of all trade activities at the site.
Key Responsibilities:
* Comply with the PCC Code of Conduct Requirements and Export Compliance
Manual/Handbook.
* Oversee trade compliance activities at the manufacturing location, ensuring full
adherence to ITAR, EAR, and other relevant export/import regulations.
* Maintain and enforce internal trade compliance processes and policies, ensuring
they align with legal and regulatory requirements.
* Ensure the proper documentation is in place for international shipments, including
Commercial Invoices, Electronic Export Information (EEI), Air Waybill (AWB), export
licenses, and any applicable exceptions or exemptions.
* Conduct regular internal audits of the site's trade compliance activities, identifying
potential risks and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
* Provide internal training to site employees on trade compliance matters, ensuring
they understand regulatory requirements and company policies.
* Develop and deliver training sessions to increase awareness of trade compliance
practices across the site.
* Collaborate with the Regional/Senior Trade Compliance Manager or Division
Compliance Manager to develop and implement trade compliance procedures,
controls, and best practices.
* Review and approve export and import documentation for accuracy and
compliance with legal and company requirements.
* Manage and maintain export licenses, ensuring that they are valid and up to date for
all applicable shipments.
* Work closely with internal teams (logistics, shipping, legal, etc.) to ensure the
smooth processing of international shipments.
* Ensure compliance with all regulatory reporting requirements, including any needed
filings for export licenses, EEI submissions, and recordkeeping.
* Maintain and update site records to ensure compliance with internal policies and
legal requirements.
* Monitor changes in export and import regulations and work with the leadership
team to implement necessary changes to ensure continued compliance.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree preferred or Associate's degree with 5 years of experience
working in trade compliance
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in trade compliance, specifically with ITAR and
EAR regulations.
* Strong knowledge of international shipping processes, including Commercial
Invoices, EEI, AWB, licensing, and exception/exemption use.
* Experience conducting internal audits of trade compliance practices and
implementing corrective actions.
* Ability to develop and deliver effective internal training programs on trade
compliance topics.
* Experience in maintaining and updating internal trade compliance processes,
policies, and procedures.
* Familiarity with export licensing, export classification, and U.S. Customs
regulations.
* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to
collaborate across teams.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and trade compliance
software.
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
* Ability to work independently and in a team environment, with a proactive approach
to compliance and risk management.
Additional Skills (preferred but not required):
* Experience working with the U.S. Department of State (ITAR) and the Department of
Commerce (EAR).
* Knowledge of automated trade compliance systems and reporting platforms.
* Familiarity with the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Relocation
Relocation is authorized for this position.
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Company Profile
RathGibson, located in Janesville, Wisconsin, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of precision welded tubing and pipe for energy and industrial applications. From straight lengths to coil, welded and drawn, or seamless tubing and pipe, our products come in a variety of grades and can be made from any of 40 available high-performance alloys.
What began as a family business has grown into a worldwide force in tubing and pipe. At RathGibson, we understand that choosing between welded, welded and drawn, and seamless tubing or pipe can be complex. When making these selections, the quality requirements, such as corrosion, dimensional units and strength drive the selection process.
We are the preferred global solutions provider for precision stainless and specialty alloy tubing products. We serve diverse industries such as power generation, renewable, oil and gas, petrochemical, food and dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, and general commercial.
With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.
PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.
In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.
Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Trade Compliance Manager to oversee compliance activities at our Janesville, Wisconsin facility. This position requires a
minimum of 5 years of experience with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and
EAR (Export Administration Regulations). The Trade Compliance Manager will ensure that
all trade compliance requirements are met, including managing the international shipping
process, handling export and import documentation, and overseeing the use of licenses,
exceptions, and exemptions. The role also involves conducting internal audits, providing
internal training, maintaining internal trade compliance processes and policies, and
ensuring that compliance standards are consistently met.
The Trade Compliance Manager will work closely with the Regional/Senior Trade
Compliance Manager or Division Compliance Manager to ensure the efficient and
compliant operation of all trade activities at the site.
Key Responsibilities:
* Comply with the PCC Code of Conduct Requirements and Export Compliance
Manual/Handbook.
* Oversee trade compliance activities at the manufacturing location, ensuring full
adherence to ITAR, EAR, and other relevant export/import regulations.
* Maintain and enforce internal trade compliance processes and policies, ensuring
they align with legal and regulatory requirements.
* Ensure the proper documentation is in place for international shipments, including
Commercial Invoices, Electronic Export Information (EEI), Air Waybill (AWB), export
licenses, and any applicable exceptions or exemptions.
* Conduct regular internal audits of the site's trade compliance activities, identifying
potential risks and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
* Provide internal training to site employees on trade compliance matters, ensuring
they understand regulatory requirements and company policies.
* Develop and deliver training sessions to increase awareness of trade compliance
practices across the site.
* Collaborate with the Regional/Senior Trade Compliance Manager or Division
Compliance Manager to develop and implement trade compliance procedures,
controls, and best practices.
* Review and approve export and import documentation for accuracy and
compliance with legal and company requirements.
* Manage and maintain export licenses, ensuring that they are valid and up to date for
all applicable shipments.
* Work closely with internal teams (logistics, shipping, legal, etc.) to ensure the
smooth processing of international shipments.
* Ensure compliance with all regulatory reporting requirements, including any needed
filings for export licenses, EEI submissions, and recordkeeping.
* Maintain and update site records to ensure compliance with internal policies and
legal requirements.
* Monitor changes in export and import regulations and work with the leadership
team to implement necessary changes to ensure continued compliance.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree preferred or Associate's degree with 5 years of experience
working in trade compliance
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in trade compliance, specifically with ITAR and
EAR regulations.
* Strong knowledge of international shipping processes, including Commercial
Invoices, EEI, AWB, licensing, and exception/exemption use.
* Experience conducting internal audits of trade compliance practices and
implementing corrective actions.
* Ability to develop and deliver effective internal training programs on trade
compliance topics.
* Experience in maintaining and updating internal trade compliance processes,
policies, and procedures.
* Familiarity with export licensing, export classification, and U.S. Customs
regulations.
* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to
collaborate across teams.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and trade compliance
software.
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
* Ability to work independently and in a team environment, with a proactive approach
to compliance and risk management.
Additional Skills (preferred but not required):
* Experience working with the U.S. Department of State (ITAR) and the Department of
Commerce (EAR).
* Knowledge of automated trade compliance systems and reporting platforms.
* Familiarity with the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Relocation
Relocation is authorized for this position.
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Company Profile
RathGibson, located in Janesville, Wisconsin, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of precision welded tubing and pipe for energy and industrial applications. From straight lengths to coil, welded and drawn, or seamless tubing and pipe, our products come in a variety of grades and can be made from any of 40 available high-performance alloys.
What began as a family business has grown into a worldwide force in tubing and pipe. At RathGibson, we understand that choosing between welded, welded and drawn, and seamless tubing or pipe can be complex. When making these selections, the quality requirements, such as corrosion, dimensional units and strength drive the selection process.
We are the preferred global solutions provider for precision stainless and specialty alloy tubing products. We serve diverse industries such as power generation, renewable, oil and gas, petrochemical, food and dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, and general commercial.
With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.
PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.
In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.
Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.