Mgr II Global Trade Compliance (124291)

Job Posted 10/27/2024
TE Connectivity
United States
Job Description

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 



Job Overview

Overview: TE continues to build a world class Global Trade Services (GTS) organization and the AD&M Trade Manager is a key position that plays a critical role in supporting trade operations, compliance, and licensing activities within the Business Unit (BU) operations.


The AD&M Trade Manager serves as the licensing and compliance oversight lead within TE’s Operational Compliance team for the BU. It is the primary strategic and authorization compliance partner to the BU operations team. The purpose is to ensure TE’s compliance, regionally, with import and export regulations, with a key focus on license management, oversight and support globally to enhance global trade compliance, reduce risk, increase responsiveness to issues and opportunities, and facilitate effective operational aspects of international trade.


This role reports into TE Connectivity’s Global Trade Services AD&M Sr. Manager of the Americas and is a key member of the Global Trade Services (GTS) team. As part of the GTS team, the AD&M Trade Manager will join a group of professionals who are passionate about ensuring the future growth of the business by providing business solutions for compliance with global trade laws and regulations. 


The successful candidate will be able to collaborate and thrive in a global environment while maintaining integrity, taking accountability, working together, and championing change. 


Short Description

Trade Compliance Activities in the BU



  • Manage trade operations and licensing processing and compliance while providing trade compliance oversight for the assigned BU 

  • Establish and maintain trade authorization requests, drafting, submission, and ongoing authorization management, including reporting following TE policies, procedures, and controls, in collaboration with key stakeholders throughout the BU

  • Act as a point of contact for BU leadership on trade-authorization-related matters.

  • Engage BU stakeholders to understand business changes and develop trade-related solutions/strategies and controls to ensure compliance

  • Maintain BU-level Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and reporting to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations

  • In partnership with GTS Governance, establish and maintain relationships with trade-related government entities


Partner with Trade Compliance Professionals and Stakeholders across the Enterprise



  • Partner with GTS Governance to monitor trade compliance regulatory and legislative changes, assess the potential impact to the BU, and determine the necessary actions and communications to the appropriate stakeholders

  • Partner with GTS Governance teams to conduct trade compliance audits and oversee corrective action plans

  • Partner with GTS Governance to develop and administer effective trade compliance training as required throughout the region and organization 

  • Ensure appropriate utilization of the GTS Operations Service Center for product classification (import and export), restricted party screening, and duty savings compliance, and otherwise ensure proper country of origin determination, valuation, and admissibility

  • Work with the Operational Service Centers to identify, evaluate, and administer opportunities to facilitate trade in a cost-effective and compliant manner (e.g. make use of applicable Free Trade Agreements, Duty Drawback, First Sale for Export, Foreign Trade Zones, etc.) 

  • Establish and maintain relationships with internal functions, including corporate functions, to encourage awareness of global trade compliance issues, pro-actively identify trade risks and threats, and develop appropriate trade compliance controls


Talent Development & Leadership



  • Create a culture of engagement and performance in alignment with TE’s core values 

  • Provide timely, thoughtful feedback to support your team’s growth and development

  • Lead by example and act with empathy

     


What your background should look like:

Success in the role requires strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills, strategic analysis and planning capabilities involving complex situations, highly developed oral and written communication skills and the ability to coordinate interdisciplinary teams (internal and external) to drive issues and projects to conclusion. 


In addition, successful candidate will have the following qualifications, experience, and skills:



  • Bachelor's degree required (international business, supply chain, law, or related field)

  • 8+ years’ experience in global trade compliance

  • 5+ years' experience in drafting and management export authorizations under the US Bureau of Industry and Security under the US Department of Commerce, EAR regulations and US Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls ITAR regulations

  • Preferred: 5+ years’ experience in functional leadership or senior management in a corporate environment

  • Preferred: 8+ years’ experience in supporting trade functions within a commercial environment supporting the Aerospace or Defense industry

  • US functional knowledge of import and export regulations and familiarity with customs practices

  • Proven ability to work with variety of business groups, including supply chain, legal, procurement and finance

  • Ability to foster teamwork and internal and external relationships

  • Excellent organizational habits and priority management

  • Travel may be necessary in fulfillment of responsibilities


Competencies

Motivating Others
Managing and Measuring Work
Building Effective Teams
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries. TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).


 


COMPENSATION

•    Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $122,960 – $184,440 (subject to change dependent on physical location)

•    Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

•    Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits




BENEFITS

•    A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.


 


EOE, Including Disability/Vets