Export Compliance Manager

Covestro

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.This position will handle a broader array of U.S. Export Control matters but will specialize in Technology Controls, U.S. Sanctions compliance, export licensing, export compliance controls and duty drawback filing requirements with the U.S. Government.Major Tasks & Responsibilities:
  • Serve as a primary contact for internal customers and business partners as it relates to the company’s export compliance activities.
  • Manage communication and awareness efforts for Covestro personnel to maintain compliance with U.S. Sanctions.
  • Accountable for the timely preparation and filing of specified duty drawback claims in compliance with the U.S. Customs Regulations.
  • Prepare and sustain the annual duty drawback plan and communicate as required. These responsibilities will be shared with the Trade Compliance Specialist and the Trade Compliance Analyst.
  • Facilitate the program to maintain export compliance for foreign nationals including (ex-pats, in-pats, visitors and contractors) and Controlled Technology to determine and pursue export licenses and the implementation of follow-up controls as required.
  • Support the operational compliance activities, including the review and release of systematic compliance blocks related to export controls, in conjunction with the Trade Compliance Analyst.
  • Manage the implementation of new procedures and internal training programs (automated and face-to-face) for export compliance, duty drawback and US Sanctions by ensuring alignment with internal policy and regulatory requirements.
  • Accountable for managing the export review of technical goods and/or projects as it pertains to export control, in conjunction with Legal and R&D.
  • Train and as necessary, support activities including: Export Filing compliance reviews, freight forwarder management reviews, Compliance block review and releases and non-chemical classifications.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years’ experience in supply chain management and/or international trade compliance; OR a Master’s Degree and 4+ years of experience in supply chain management and/or international trade compliance
  • Working knowledge of U.S. Export Administration Regulations, U.S. Customs Regulations and Federal Trade Regulations
Preferred Qualifications:
  • SAP and/or SAP GTS transactional experience
  • Master’s Degree
  • U.S. Customs broker license
Knowledge and Skills:
  • High level of interpersonal skills and ability to engage and communicate with stakeholders at all levels within the organization
  • Working knowledge of drafting procedures and implementation of such
  • Change management know-how
  • Possess and interpret ever-changing regulations
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Team oriented; ability to exercise leadership and sound judgment
  • Implement international trade policies and procedures business-wide through training programs and formal and informal communications
  • Ability to travel: 10-20%
#LI-HybridYOUR APPLICATIONAre you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our team - apply now!Equal Employment Opportunity: Hiring and advancement are based on job-related requirements and on an individual's qualifications to perform a job. All aspects of employment are carried out free of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression or any unlawful criterion, existing under applicable federal, state, or local law.Contact Us Info-Hotline: +1 844-522-6775If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access this site as a result of your disability. To make a request, please call (412) 413-2736.

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