Gulfstream Aerospace · 6 days ago
International Trade Compliance Director
Savannah, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expGulfstream Aerospace is a leading manufacturer of advanced business jet aircraft, and they are seeking an International Trade Compliance Director to lead their trade compliance initiatives. The role involves providing leadership and expertise in international trade compliance, ensuring adherence to regulations, and optimizing compliance processes across the organization.
AerospaceAutomotiveInformation TechnologyManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide proactive global trade risk assessment and identification of opportunities to ensure company alignment with the evolving global trade landscape; provide innovative recommendations and lead the implementation of initiatives and measurable process improvements
Provide leadership, guidance, direction and counsel to management, leadership and external customers regarding trade compliance, and serve as the Company subject matter expert on ITC
Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, tools, and programs necessary for international trade compliance and optimization initiatives globally throughout the company
Responsible for all licenses, protests, disclosures and other reg filings related to trade compliance activity for submission to US and foreign govt authorities
Serve as primary point of contact with GD HQ, and US and foreign governmental authorities concerning the Company's international trade compliance
Support, encourage, and sometimes lead cross-functional initiatives to ensure continuity with ITC systems, policies, and initiatives
Responsible for compliant and efficient operation of special trade programs, such as Foreign Trade Zones, IMMEX, Inward / Outward Processing, bonded warehousing, as well as supply chain security programs, such as C-TPAT, OEA, and AEO
Ensure technical accuracy of guidance on all areas of global trade, including classification, valuation, free trade agreements, licensing, and other core competencies
Develop and deliver international trade compliance training for Company employees
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the quality of workflows, templates, policies and processes
Ability to serve as a designated "Empowered Official" per the ITAR to provide required certifications to the U.S. State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
Conduct, as well as provide oversight and leadership for, internal assessments, audits and investigations concerning international trade compliance issues or initiatives
Responsible for planning, alignment and execution dept budget; responsible for management and development of the ITC team
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain or related field required
8 years international trade compliance experience to include 4 years supervisory experience
Must have strong leadership skills and the ability to influence the organization, develop strategic direction, operationalize key initiatives, and ensure successful execution of the ITC program to increase efficiencies, capture opportunities, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations everywhere Gulfstream conducts business
Excellent knowledge and understanding of customs, export controls, sanctions, ITAR, antiboycott, import VAT, and other relevant international trade compliance laws, regulations and relevant govt agencies, particularly the US, Mexico, UK, and EU
Ability to serve as a designated 'Empowered Official' per the ITAR to provide required certifications to the U.S. State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
Preferred
Master's or Law Degree preferred
Familiarity with GTS and other tools and digitization opportunities to enhance compliance, workflows, and efficiencies
Understanding of a mfg environment and product support ops, applicable FAA regs, personnel, and related business systems
Company
Gulfstream Aerospace
Gulfstream Aerospace is an aircraft company that designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and services business jet aircraft. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1999-05-18Acquired
Leadership Team
Drew Holbrook
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