• Job Description

  Req#: 181128
  Job details
  
  Domain
  
  Performance and Support
  
  Job field / Job profile
  
  Trade compliance and risks - Export control
  
  Job title
  
  Import and Export Compliance Specialist-Remote
  
  Employment type
  
  Permanent
  
  Professional category
  
  Professional, Engineer & Manager
  
  Part time / Full time
  
  Full-time
  
  Job description
  
  Summary/Objective
  The Import and Export Control Specialist will serve as Safran Nacelles Services Americas LLC (SNSA)'s subject matter expert in U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications and related import and export compliance. This role is responsible for accurately determining, assigning and maintaining USHTS classifications for all imported items and Schedule B numbers for all exported items, supported by robust audit trails and well-documented classification rationale. This position will lead communications with Customs Brokers, monitor and validate the seamless entry of goods into the United States, maintain comprehensive records in strict adherence to U.S. government standards and regulations, and perform and support internal import audit activities. This role is responsible for ensuring SNSA's compliance with import and export laws and regulations, such as the: U.S. Customs and Border Protection ("CBP") regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"), Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"), Foreign Trade Regulation ("FTR"), and Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC").
  
  Essential Functions/Responsibilities
  • Serve as SNSA's in-house expert for classification of imported and exported goods under the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USHTS) and Schedule B, applying the General Rules of Interpretation, Section and Chapter Notes, Explanatory Notes, and applicable US Customs and Border Protection rulings.
  • Develop, document, and maintain robust classification rationales and audit trails, ensuring each classification decision is fully supported by appropriate technical and regulatory references.
  • Determine requirements of exporting and importing defense and dual-use articles and services under the CBP, ITAR, EAR, FTR, and OFAC.
  • Work with various data sources, technical experts, engineers, product managers, sourcing managers and others to obtain and interpret technical data (including drawings, specification documents, schematics, and product manuals) necessary for accurate and defensible classifications.
  • Ensure applicable authorizations are in place to properly export SNSA hardware or technical data.
  • Assign and manage US export jurisdiction and classification.
  • In coordination with Safran USA Compliance, respond to CBP requests and notices in a timely manner (CF-28's, CF-29's)
  • Coordinate import/export processes and review trade/customs documents to ensure compliance with import / export laws and regulations, as well as Safran group procedures.
  • Identify discrepancies, potential non-compliance, or process gaps and coordinate corrective actions (e.g., post-summary corrections and other remedial measures as directed by management).
  • Perform and assist in internal import and export audit activities focused on, but not limited to, classification accuracy, documentation quality, and overall entry compliance. Conduct risk assessments and draft risk mapping/matrices, as required.
  
  But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)
  
  -Travel: Less than 5% with potential for international travel
  -This position is remote
  
  Candidate skills & requirements
  • Manage daily export activities including interaction with freight forwarders.
  • Conduct and vet third party screening of persons and entities and be able to identify red flags for any transactions.
  • Perform all aspects of managing and communicating with SNSA's import broker(s), as the primary interface, to provide support for goods entry and timely data resolution, with SNSA being the Importer of Record.
  • Process Optimization: Identify opportunities to optimize systems and structures to enhance control effectiveness and operational efficiency.
  • Conduct departmental training in import/export compliance with various internal departments.
  • Perform other related duties as required to support the organization.
  
  Job Requirements
  • Must be a U.S. person as defined as U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
  • Enjoy working in a dynamic, high-stakes environment.
  • Efficiently manage multiple tasks and maintain perspective.
  • Demonstrate initiative and ownership of projects to deliver to plan and deadlines.
  • Demonstrate strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
  • Teamwork and proactive approach with other company departments.
  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge working with an ERP system (Epicor, SAP, or similar).
  • Excellent people skills, good communicator, empathy, active listener.
  • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
  • The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time.
  
  Education/Certifications/Experience
  • Required: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution plus three years of import/export customs compliance experience or 8 years of import/export customs compliance experience.
  • Experience in the aerospace and defense industry in an import/customs compliance position, strongly preferred.
  
  Annual salary
  
  TBD
  
  Job location
  
  Job location
  
  North America, United States, Indiana
  
  City (-ies)
  
  845 Airtech Parkway, Suite 172 / Dock 16 IN 46168 Plainfield
  
  Applicant criteria
  
  Minimum education level achieved
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  Minimum experience level required
  
  More than 3 years
  
  Additional Languages preferred
  
  English (Fluent)
  
  ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency
  
  Yes

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