Trade Compliance Manager

Join PPG Aerospace as a Trade Compliance Manager with expertise in both ITAR and EAR. The TCM is responsible for preparing export authorization package requests and implementing those authorizations once approved by the US government within the business. The TCM also provides functional training to ensure business compliance with US export requirements and PPG policy. This is a hybrid position that can be based out of Sylmar, California; Dallas, Texas or Huntsville, Alabama. You will report to The Global Export Compliance Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and submit import/export licenses (DSP-5, DSP-61, DSP-73, BIS 748), to include General Correspondence and Advisory Opinion for submission to the appropriate regulatory agency (State Department, Commerce Department). Record and track usage of import/export licenses in ensuring compliance with the license conditions.
• Review, classify and approve documents with Technology or Technical Information
• Review Foreign National Visit requests to prevent unauthorized access to export-controlled commodities.
• Assist and provide guidance to different workstreams with processing export shipments and other trade compliance matters
• Responsible for assessing and appropriately classifying PPG products, software and associated technical data, as well as determining appropriate import/export control authority prior to importing, exporting as well as hand carrying of goods.
• Responsible for accurate filing of the Electronic Export Information in ACE (AES Submissions), as well as determining eligibility for an AES exemption.
• Maintains export/import files and records in accordance with U.S. Government export/import regulations and PPG recordkeeping policy.
• Provide import/export control awareness training to PPG employees and across functional departments/personnel.
• Provide support when necessary for additional projects (disclosures, contract reviews, site implementations, etc.)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• US Person
• 5+ years of experience in an import/export role
• Licensed Customs Broker (or desire to obtain this certification)
• Knowledge of EAR, ITAR and FTR
• Classification skills: ECCN, USML, HTS, and Schedule B
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Experience with ACE, SNAP-R, and D-TRADE
• Minimum 5 years experienced in determining commodity jurisdiction and classifications (ITAR, EAR, HTS)
• Salary Range 112,000-123,000 plus annual bonus
• #LI-Hybrid

About us:
Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday.
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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.