Unspecified
Global Trade Manager – United Kingdom
Office location: While this is a remote position the business office is located in Feltham, London, United Kingdom. Candidates must have the ability to commute to, and work from, the office, or other location upon request.
The role supports the timely and compliant import, export, and re-export of F135 Propulsion System items used on the F-35 aircraft. The GT Manager is responsible for working closely with internal and external customers to develop process solutions to GT issues. The GT Manager will be focused on the management of Technology Export Controls with some customs activity.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Overall management of United Kingdom export and import licenses, applications, amendments, renewals, and general trade compliance. This includes applying for, obtaining and managing United Kingdom licenses and U.S. re-transfer/re-export authorizations. Ensure program activities remain within United Kingdom and U.S. government approved authorization scope, values and restrictions
2. Ensure international trade related activities are conducted in accordance with U.S. (ITAR, EAR, etc.) and United Kingdom laws and regulations, including imports, exports, re-transfers, re-exports, anti-boycott, sanctions, end-use / end-user restrictions. Manage screening records as applicable
3. Monitor United Kingdom regulatory changes impacting the program and ensure update of business operations and systems in a timely manner
4. Maintain a database of export jurisdiction and classification of goods, technology, software and services and manage updates. Maintain a database of harmonized tariff schedule (HTS) and “country of origin” of the goods and manage updates
5. Coordinate and support United Kingdom GT related registration and renewal activities.
6. Support and manage governmental inquiries and audits regarding GT activities
7. Maintain GT standard work in accordance with United Kingdom GT laws and regulations, as well RTX and Pratt & Whitney policies
8. Maintain applicable trade compliance records and metrics in accordance with policy and regulatory requirements for the United Kingdom and the U.S. Support/manage all GT related reporting requirements imposed by all applicable government regulations
9. When required, manage international trade related Power of Attorney and Standard Operating Procedures activities with United Kingdom customs brokers and other third parties, and ensure records are maintained and auditable
10. Monitor Site GT implementation, identify gaps, and implement controls. Implement GT related technology & access controls and facility & visitor controls, audit/assessment standard work
11. Support regulatory (United Kingdom/U.S.) and company policy related investigation and disclosure activities, implement resulting corrective actions
12. Work closely with Freight Forward and Customs Brokers for all activities to ensure documents and records are compliant, including oversight of customs special procedures (e.g. customs warehousing, inwards processing)
13. Support Internal Audits for all transactions, base warehouse & multi-use warehouse activities (if applicable)
Education / Certifications
Bachelor of Arts (BA)/ Bachelor of Science (BS) degree (or similar) with 5 or more years of relevant experience in a business role involving management of international technology control and trade requirements. Alternatively, 7 or more years of relevant experience without tertiary qualifications.
Basic Qualifications
14. Understanding of United Kingdom business entity registration, import, customs, export and technology control laws and requirements
15. Knowledge of U.S. ITAR and EAR export requirements, and other applicable laws and regulations (and governing agencies) related to international trade
16. Experience with the application and management of United Kingdom export authorizations
17. Proficient with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Preferred Qualifications
18. Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), problem solving and presentation skills
19. Ability to manage and meet multiple goals, plans and milestones with focus on results
20. Project / Program Management experience
21. Data management/analysis experience
22. Experience with SAP/GTS
23. Experience managing the international movement of military goods and services
24. Experience working directly with government regulatory bodies is a plus
25. Experience with working with Customs brokerage
26. Professional maturity to work with minimal daily supervision while balancing numerous priorities
27. Ability to work in a team environment
Other
Hiring is subject to contract coverage.
Office location: While this is a remote position the business office is located in Feltham, London, United Kingdom. Candidates must have the ability to commute to, and work from, the office, or other location upon request.
Relocation Assistance: No relocation assistance is offered for this role.
Citizenship: Candidates will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United Kingdom. Candidates must provide citizenship/passport information and detailed job history due to applicable export regulations.
If employed, the candidate will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement in accordance with applicable export regulations.
Background checks may be required.