Export Trade Compliance Manager

Education and Experience

·       4-year degree or equivalent experience in international trade or customs brokerage.

·       Minimum of 5 years’ experience in international trade or customs brokerage, or international business environment and regulatory compliance including import, export, classification (HTSUS), brokerage, customs and compliance.

·       Fluent in export controls under the jurisdiction of U.S. Department of: 1) State/International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”); 2) Commerce/Foreign Trade Regulations (“FTR”), and 3) Commerce/Export Control Regulations (“EAR”).

·       Intimate knowledge of “Subject to the EAR” and the “Foreign Direct Product Rule”.

·       Proven Experience and successes with:

o   Participating in U.S. Department of Commerce,  State, or Treasury inquiries, audits, assessments, etc.

o   Learning and interpreting U.S. and Canadian export regulations including but not limited to FTR, ITAR and related licensing, and EAR and related licensing.

o   Creating and cascading export control processes and procedures.

o   Performing export control classifications for articles, software, or technology controlled on the USML and/or the CCL.

o   Conducting internal discoveries and developing cause and corrective action plans.

Additional Qualifications

·       Ability to lead and embrace change

·       Ability and experience leading a high performing team and developing talent

·       Ability to lead large scope cross functional projects to completion amidst uncertain conditions, obstacles and/or conflicting data

·       Ability to collaborate with internal and external network to achieve company goals

·       Ability to work in teams while promoting Avient values and ethical standards

·       Ability to communicate effectively in writing and oral presentations to diverse audiences

·       Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational skills

·       Ability to read, interpret, and apply U.S. and Canadian government regulations

·       Proficiency with English in both written and verbal form

·       SAP experience preferred

·       Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

·       Exposure to and understanding of U.S. and Canadian sanction and trade regulations governed by U.S. Department of State, Commerce, and Treasury.

·       Exposure to and understanding of international commerce and commercial terms (INCO Terms) as well as trade compliance practices and procedures as generally implemented in multinational organizations

Competencies

·       Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self.  Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business.  These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.

Physical Demands

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EH&S Requirements

·       Avient integrates safety into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable environmental, health and safety requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EH&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep safety a priority within the organization. 

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