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

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

Export Compliance Manager

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