Overview
A member of the Trade Compliance (TC) Team, reporting to the Head of Trade Compliance, and responsible for ensuring that the Domain(s)/GBU(s)'s objectives are met in compliance with international trade control laws, regulations and policies, in particular those related to UK and US export controls and UK Customs.
Responsibilities
* Day-to-day responsibility for managing internal stakeholders within the Domain(s)/BGU(s) that the TC Team is responsible for. Some interaction with external stakeholders.
* Advise the relevant key stakeholders on the trade compliance requirements for imports and exports
* Contribute as a key user to the implementation of the local Trade Compliance policies, processes & tools
* Support awareness and training sessions
* Day-to-day activities, includes but are not limited to:
o Review or create and where necessary approve, all trade compliance documentation/requests e.g: CECCs, ICECCs, End User Statements, DSP5s and other supplier licenses, TAAs, MLAs Sales Order/Contracts and Purchase Orders/Subcontracts/Purchase Agreements, Commercial Invoices, Instructions for Freight Forwarders/Customs Brokers, MSS Data Report, to establish trade compliance requirements and to ensure all relevant information has been included
o Apply for UK export approvals, ensuring that End User Statements, F680 approval etc. are in place
o Apply for US EAR licenses, using SNAP-R and liaise with Thales US to apply for appropriate DDTC approvals
o Liaise with Thales internal functions to ensure US export legislation is implemented correctly, including guidance for Technology Control Plans, US export approvals, re-transfer authorisations etc.
o Undertake appropriate checks for ITAR material (US suppliers) and DSP's
o Manage the return of any temporary imports to meet international customs & licensing requirements
o Manage customs authorisations and renewals
o Secure export controls with record keeping and reporting
* A reasonable knowledge and experience with the UK and US export regulations (ITAR and EAR) and the UK customs regulations
* Experience of working in defence and/or dual-use sectors
* Some EU Export Controls knowledge
Education & Qualifications
* Associated degree preferred (e.g. law/international business/engineering)
* Minimum of 1 to 3 years import / export controls experience
Personality / Behaviours
* Can work independently, with some supervision from time to time
* A "can do" attitude
* Good commercial awareness
* Effective time management skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* Should have a strong sense of integrity
Benefits
* Performance-related bonus (grade dependent)
* Car cash allowance (grade dependent)
* Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00
* 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)
* 24 hours volunteering paid for
* Private healthcare (grade dependent)
* Pension scheme
* Life cover
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
* Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
* Gym membership discounts
At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here.
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