• Job Description

  Req#: 1361582
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  There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

  At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.

  Key Responsibilities:

  The Senior Manager of Trade Compliance oversees a team of trade compliance specialists within Technical Operations and is responsible for the oversight and management of trade-related activities and classification/clearance of goods, leading to United’s compliance with US and foreign laws and regulations. The Senior Manager of Trade Compliance has oversight of all activities relating to regulatory awareness, implementation of controls and monitoring, audit of regulatory systems and reporting, and oversight of training. This leader is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the team, setting goals, and working with team members to advance initiatives that improve trade compliance. The Senior Manager works with internal business partners and suppliers to provide operational guidance and ensure compliance with trade compliance systems.

  • Responsible for setting the strategic direction for the organization, building and implementing a vision and effectively communicating direction to team members
  • Set and measure goals and lead change management to achieve objectives
  • Lead and guide a team of trade compliance specialists to ensure overall team cohesion and direction
  • Partner with trade, logistics, legal business, site level and cross functional leadership teams and personnel to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations while meeting business objectives
  • Manage trade-related activities leading to United’s ongoing compliance with U.S. and foreign laws and regulations
  • Lead and direct the implementation of the trade compliance program across business units and suppliers to ensure compliance with import/export regulations, as well as handling and implementing continuous developments and enhancements
  • Assist with cross-functional projects related to trade compliance transactions
  • Review changes to US and foreign regulations to ensure that internal import compliance policies remain up to date and communicate any changes to relevant collaborators
  • Serve as the point of contact for governmental agencies on matters related to import/export compliance programs
  • Support the Director of Trade Compliance with any investigation into import/export or trade compliance issues, advise United’s senior officers and Legal Counsel, and assist with the preparation of voluntary self-disclosures
  • Coordinate and assist the internal audit of United’s import compliance policies and procedures to maintain compliance with the latest applicable laws and regulations
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of the import/export management and compliance program through periodic self-assessments
  • Identify gaps with import compliance manual, recommend and implement improvements
  • Support the Jurisdiction/Classification of products under Schedule B/Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and Denied Party Screening
  • Evaluate, identify, justify, obtain, and manage a system of records contributing to United’s database management
  • Organize, update, and provide trade compliance training and maintain training records regarding the same
  • Prepare annual reports as required by the U.S. Government

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  United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!

  What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, International Trade, Global Supply Chain Management, or a related field or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years managing trade compliance programs or equivalent experience in trade compliance management or related areas
  • Knowledge of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, the EAR, the ITAR, Office of Foreign Assets Controls (OFAC) laws, and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
  • Direct experience with U.S. import/export regulations and electronic licensing processes
  • Ability to become a Customs Broker License (LCB) (may be required within ~18 months of hiring)
  • Strong leadership, management, coaching and communication skills
  • Solution-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Self-motivated and improvement focused
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 35% as needed
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
  • Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
  • Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

  What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Master's degree
  • 5+ years leading trade compliance programs and trade compliance specialists
  • Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer (CUSECO) or Certified U.S. Import Compliance Officer (CUSICO) certification
  • Data analytics, e.g., SQL, dashboarding
  • Advanced MS Office

  United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.

• About the company

  United Airlines, Inc. is a major American airline headquartered at Willis Tower in Chicago, Illinois. United operates a large domestic and international route network spanning cities large and small across the United States and all six continents.

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