About the role

  • Export Compliance Manager overseeing compliance with international trade regulations in freight forwarding. Managing risks and documentation for hazardous materials while ensuring company-wide adherence to laws.

Responsibilities

  • Remain informed of current export issues, regulations, and laws through the attendance of compliance training sponsored by the government and industry experts
  • Familiarize appropriate division staff with international trade laws and regulations
  • Monitor international inbound and outbound orders; investigating and expediting those orders which have been delayed
  • Prepare, update, and retain requisite domestic and international export documentation
  • Comply with all TSA regulations and monitoring
  • Interpret and ensure compliance with government regulations such as ITAR, EAR, FTR, and other trade compliance laws
  • Maintain and implement effective controls for the compliant handling of hazardous materials (dangerous goods) cargo
  • Assess and mitigate risks associated with export compliance
  • Implement internal controls to minimize compliance risks
  • Conduct regular internal audits to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
  • Maintain accurate and complete records related to export transactions
  • Prepare and submit required reports to regulatory authorities
  • Generate internal reports to provide insights into compliance performance
  • Stay abreast of industry best practices and implement continuous improvement initiatives
  • Proactively identify areas for improvement in the export compliance process

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college
  • Minimum 5 years of work experience in the freight forwarding industry
  • Knowledge of import and export both ocean and air operations management
  • Experience with hazardous materials (dangerous goods) cargo
  • Excellent computer knowledge, advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, and experience with Cargowise is ideal
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Capable of managing a healthy amount of stress coming from customer deadlines and unforeseen circumstances
  • Strong business acumen with a keen aptitude to quickly assimilate new information
  • Excellent organization, analytical, written, and oral communications skills
  • Strong time management skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development

Job title

Export Compliance Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$80,000 - $100,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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