Job Details

Overview

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company , supporting Spirit's Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures , including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing's three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades . Spirit Commercial 's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

• Interpret and apply U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) requirements to company import/export activities, including: CFR 15 (EAR), CFR 22 (ITAR), CFR 19 (U.S. Customs Duties).

• Ensure compliance with the U.S. Customs–Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program.

• Develop, document, and maintain internal business processes for import/export compliance.

• Provide training, guidance, and technical expertise to internal stakeholders on trade compliance requirements.

• Direct and coordinate activities of customs brokers regarding proper entry of products and services.

• Act as company liaison with U.S. Customs and other government agencies.

• Classify goods, services, and technology under Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and applicable Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs).

• Apply for and administer licenses required for exports.

• Audit and review import/export documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Report and disclose findings to applicable stakeholders, including management, legal counsel, and regulatory agencies.

• Proactively identify, correct, and mitigate risks related to trade compliance errors.

• Communicate effectively across all levels of management and external organizations.

• Engage with the business to ensure they understand how Trade regulations impact business decisions.

• Assist the business in developing solutions to ensure compliance and business success.

• Initiate and support standardization of Trade Compliance activities where appropriate.

• Support the design, testing, and implementation of common IT-solutions to manage Trade Compliance (e.g., Global Trade Management Software).

• Define, develop, and implement import and export control processes and solutions.

• Administer Export License applications as required.

• Liaise with Government Agencies as required to support export license processing and throughput.

• Analyze new products and technologies to identify future Trade Compliance requirements or solutions.

• Assist Supply Chain Management and the programs in drafting and communicating Trade Compliance requirements to Spirit customers, suppliers, partners, and affiliates; applying for appropriate import and export approvals as required.

• Support Spirit programs and functions with their Trade Compliance requirements, developing solutions that ensure compliance while supporting successful business outcomes.

• Ensure Spirit products have all appropriate information for importing/exporting (e.g., Harmonized Tariff Classifications, Export Control Numbers, Country of Origin, etc.)

• Develop and execute Trade compliance training programs for Spirit personnel involved in the import and export of goods and/or the transfer of technical data.

• Conduct regular audits of Trade Compliance systems and processes to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

• Assist in the maintenance of Trade Compliance metrics.

• Assist in the administration of Spirit's duty drawback program.

• Assist in the determination of import and export classifications, valuations, and Country of Origin.

• Assist in the administrating of Duty Avoidance/Deferral programs.

• Monitor import and export activity using ACE and Global Trade Management Software and take appropriate corrective actions when necessary.

• Manage special projects as assigned.

• Maintain the Spirit CTPAT program and all elements associated.

• Update the Security Profile

• Coordinate supplier risk assessments (through questionnaires and foreign travel)

• Evaluation of import activity

• Act as liaison to Customs and Border Protection assigned Supply Chain Security Specialist

• Manage the Revalidation activities (foreign and domestic)

• Engage with suppliers that show supply chain security deficiencies

• Engage cross-functionally with subject-matter-experts inside the business

• Other relevant tasks and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Work in a Trade Compliance-related role for a period of at least 5 years preferred (e.g., Trade Compliance, Supply Chain Management or Logistics)

• Knowledge of International Trade Regulations

• Bachelor's degree in business or industry related field

• Strong knowledge of U.S. import/export laws and regulations (EAR, ITAR, CFR).

• Experience applying HTS and Export Classifications to goods, technology, and services.

• Familiarity with C-TPAT compliance requirements.

• Trade Compliance industry specific training, e.g., AEO, ITAR, BIS, Export / Import Controls, etc.

• Previous experience in Project management /Lean Six Sigma a plus.

• Previous experience working with Government agencies.

• Ability to translate legislation into local policies and procedures.

• Ability to think strategically.

• Process improvement and development skills.

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP

• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Verbally and in writing

• Able to interface comfortably with all levels, internally and externally and across all programs and functions.

• Demonstrate a high degree of effective collaboration, transparency, and inspiration.

• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio)

• Experience in auditing processes.

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in import/export compliance, international trade, or customs brokerage.

• Working knowledge of licensing procedures for controlled goods and technology.

• Background in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing industry a plus.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $ 67,300 - $103,200

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