Trade Compliance Manager

Technical Network has been retained with a major manufacturing business who are seeking an International Trade Compliance Manager to lead and develop the ITC function, ensuring compliance with UK, EU, and US (EAR/ITAR) export regulations.
Trade Compliance Manager
Salary c£60-65000 + benefits
Location: Herefordshire

Key Responsibilities:
o Ensure business compliance for all oversees trade activity in line with ITAR and EAR regulations and dual use strategic export control lists.
o Maintain ITC processes, promoting accountability and ownership.
o Oversee export/import licensing and authorisations. Provide expert guidance and training on UKML, Dual-Use, ITAR, EAR, and related regulations.
o Drive continuous improvement and automation of ITC processes.
o Advise leadership on authorisation strategies and compliance risk.
o Collaborate with key internal stakeholders across departments.

Experience and Skills:
Applications are sought from experienced Trade Compliance or Customs Compliance or Export/ Import Management professionals with knowledge of UK, EU, and US export regulations (ITAR, EAR, UKML, etc.).
o Knowledge of export and import regulations, international shipping processes, export declarations, invoicing
o Maintain, develop and audit internal trade compliance processes and procedures
o Proactive, analytical, and confident in managing change and compliance.
o Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
 
The opportunity:
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Trade Compliance or Customs Manager to be part of an established business with a strong and secure sales plan. With the backing a major international engineering and manufacturing group, you will be instrumental in the growth and expansion of the business. In return our client is offering an excellent salary, generous pension, performance related bonus, medical insurance plus additional fringe benefits.
Apply on-line or call Robert Wigley for a confidential discussion    technical-network.co.uk
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