Export Control Manager, Empowered Official - Kentwood, MI
Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an Export Control Manager, Empowered Official to join our Transportation Technologies team in Kentwood, Michigan. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in compliance.
Intertek's Transportation Technologies team offers Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enables our customers to power ahead safely. Our automotive, battery and energy storage, and related transportation industry testing and certification expertise is recognized by leading manufacturers worldwide for evaluating how their products and services meet and exceed quality, safety, sustainability and performance standards. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.
What are we looking for?
The Export Control Manager will support the Transportation Technologies Intertek Business Line, ensuring the company meets regulatory, corporate and divisional export and import compliance requirements while achieving business goals. The Export Control Manager will also serve as the primary Empowered Official to engage with various US Agencies in registration and licensing of all export related activities in furtherance of company business opportunities.
Shift/Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm
Salary & Benefits Information
Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.
In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.
What you'll do:
Provides guidance, direction and oversight to assure adherence to US Export Control Regulations and all obligations for the company to follow therein.
Disseminates information and develops procedures to facilitate compliance with all US Export Control Regulations including but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) as listed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Providing consistent interpretation of the ITAR and EAR and any changes to company employees
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on export control and other trade-compliance matters, ensuring export requirements are met via export license, exemption or exception under various US Government agencies.
Prepares export license applications, Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA), Manufacturing License Agreements (MLA) and other requests for approval to the U.S. Department of State and or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Implement, maintain and update the Company's Export Compliance Manual, Policy, Export Compliance Processes (ECP) and Export Compliance Operating Procedures (OP)
Proactively engage with Business Units to understand export impacts to business needs, assessing sales opportunities via pre-quotation Risk Assessment Form (RAF) Review to ensure compliance with export regulations. Assist VP Compliance in review of export related business projects and provide timely sales feedback.
Develop & clearly communicate export regulatory guidance, policy & operational controls to Business Units and Site Operational Teams as required regarding visitor management, marking of technology and secure technical data transmission methods, reporting and other administrative requirements to ensure compliance with export regulations.
Develop and conduct export compliance training modules, and provide updates as related to changes from various associated regulatory agencies, including Defense Directorate of Trade Controls (DDTC), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC).
Conduct internal export compliance audits and reviews, reporting on any potential areas of concern, recommend corrective actions, advise on any Voluntary Self-Disclosures (VSD).
Assist in review of export compliance requirements with Intertek corporate legal. Recommend export language related to Customer or Supplier Long Term Agreements (LTA) or other contracts
Develop and monitor platform and policies to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) via company secure platform (stand-alone application) to secure Technology & Technical Data
Assist with import/export of hardware per US Export Regulations under the Foreign Trade Regulations and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Commercial (INCO) Terms
Develop database to enable traceability and auditability of export compliance program and support the classifications as assigned under various regulatory requirements.
Respond to export classification inquiries from customers, vendors, government agencies, customs brokers, and others to support all US Intertek Business Units.
Support the monitoring, maintenance, and retention of records and documentation for export shipments in accordance with local regulations and Intertek policies.
This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
BS/BA in Business or related degree and 2-4 years of direct work experience in global trade compliance, OR strong technical background plus 8 + years of direct work experience in the area of export control regulations and global trade compliance.
Minimum 2 years of experience with import and export regulations in a capacity of trade compliance, international or global trade management, customs broker, or similar operational experience.
Must have good organizational skills, as well as, good verbal and written communication skills.
Requires keen attention to detail, with the ability to independently research, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, and policies relative to scope of work including but not limited to U.S. Export Controls, with focus on ITAR and EAR.
Product Export Classification experience for Goods and Technology under the ITAR/EAR is necessary
Direct experience in development of and delivery of training on export compliance topics
High degree of computer proficiency and familiar with ERP and other business office systems, including MS Office Suite, One Drive and SharePoint.
Demonstrated ability to read, comprehend, interpret and follow complicated written and verbal instructions, interpret regulations, and the ability to communicate both orally and in writing at a professional level.
Model Intertek's 10X Energies at all times within the work place, practicing business the right way
Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work
Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management
Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats
Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties
Must be customer focused and quality driven
Ability to travel as business needs
