Facility Trade Compliance Officer

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Facility Trade Compliance Officer/Trade Compliance Manager

PURPOSE:

The Trade Compliance Manager is a key member of the PCC compliance team, and will establish and

implement a robust trade compliance program that supports the day-to-day operation of a high volume,

dynamic aerospace/industrial manufacturing site. In this role, you will lead the site trade compliance

program and oversee all export and import activity, including preparation, filing, and maintenance of BIS

and DDTC export license applications. You will serve as the site subject matter expert, with the full

support of the Division and Corporate compliance team. The senior management team and key functional

stakeholders will depend on your sound trade compliance advice to mitigate compliance risk, while

streamlining business projects.

The successful candidate will have the independent authority to enquire into any aspect of a proposed

export or import, verify its propriety and the accuracy of the information to be submitted, and stop any

current or anticipated transaction that is in violation of statutory or regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to work collaboratively with all functional leads to ensure they have implemented
  
  

effective compliance controls into their internal procedures and work instructions.

• Strong time management and recordkeeping skills.
• Training internal stakeholders on key compliance topics, as well as general trade compliance
  
  

awareness.

• Comply with PCC Code of Conduct Requirements.
• Analyze and interpret export and import regulations and maintain current knowledge of changes.
• Work pro-actively with departments to prevent trade disruptions and to develop streamlined
  
  

approaches for the implementation of trade compliance policies and procedures.

• Advise general manager and senior staff about trade compliance aspects and risks of proposed
  
  

business decisions.

• Monitor compliance activities and the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Prepare, review, and submit applications for export licenses (DSP-5, BIS-748, MLA/TAA), , and
  
  

other requests for regulatory authorization.

• Strong working knowledge of EAR exception and ITAR exemption use.
• Manage government authorizations throughout their life cycle.
• Analyze transactions for which due diligence indicates potential risk and determine whether due
  
  

diligence has been satisfied.

• Produce and analyze reports from various ERP/MRP and other information systems.
• Perform or assist with commodity classifications under export and import laws (ITAR, EAR,
  
  

Schedule B, HTSUS)

• Assists executive management staff on travel arrangements for conferences, seminars, meetings,
  
  

and other events, including but not limited to: registration, air, and hotel and ground

transportation

• Coordinates customer visit arrangements, including conference room calendar, lunch, etc.
• Processing of Staff Expense Reports following PCC & Government accounting standards.
• Assists in presentation preparation for PCC Airfoils management meetings.
  
  

Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the appropriate discipline, and 5 years of relevant experience, or Associates
  
  

degree with 10+ years of relevant experience, or High School with 15+ years of progressive

experience that demonstrates expertise in global trade compliance program administration.

• Working knowledge of the U.S International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export
  
  

Administration Regulations (EAR) including anti-boycott regulations, sanctions administered by

the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Customs Regulations (CR), and the Foreign Trade

Regulations (FTR).

• Thoroughly familiar with international shipping documents such as commercial invoice, packing
  
  

list, air waybill, and export license; including consignee information, INCOTERMS, harmonized

tariff code, country of origin, customs value, export classification, and export license data.

• Familiarity with the requirements and procedures associated with evaluating goods for
  
  

preferential treatment under free trade agreements like the North America Free Trade Agreement.

• Strong computer skills including ability to research transactions and prepare reports in
  
  

manufacturing information systems, perform spreadsheet calculations, and quickly learn new

software tools. Experience with Oracle is a plus.

• Effective and efficient problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and drive a project from initiation to completion.
• Ability to work at both detail and strategic levels, work calmly under pressure, prioritize tasks,
  
  

and display sound professional judgment.

• Ability to prepare and revise procedures, work instructions, and forms.
  
  

Note: This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires

U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green

Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United

States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not

available for this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Relocation

Relocation is authorized for this position.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.