What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRADE COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST position at Renk?
About the Organization
RENK is a leading supplier in the defense, marine and industry sector with superior mobility, propulsion and drive train solutions. Our tradition is centered on precision-engineered systems for maximum impact, efficiency and endurance. RENK's ambition is to support each and every one of its customers to exceed standards in harsh conditions and combat situations. RENK America is headquartered in Muskegon, Michigan with over 350 team members including our sister plant RENK Systems Corporation in Camby, Indiana. RENK America is driven by this sense of pride and purpose in our country and our community.
Description
The Trade Compliance Specialist will oversee compliance with import and export regulations, ensuring that all trade activities align with legal and company requirements. This role involves preparing export authorizations in accordance with federal regulations to support international business initiatives such as program and contract authorizations, employment of foreign persons, manufacturing abroad as well as sourcing and development relationships with foreign entities. This role offers a hybrid working schedule.
Essential Functions :
- Prepares Trade Compliance licenses and agreements in accordance with federal regulations to support international business initiatives, including employment of foreign persons, manufacturing abroad, sourcing and development relationships with foreign entities.
- Manages technical exports for business stakeholders.
- Manages export declaration and HTS classifications process.
- Assists in export and import coordination and tracking.
- Conducts training sessions for employees and assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal regulations. Establishes and maintains relations with government licensing authorities to ensure the company's position on licensing and technology is conveyed, understood and accepted.
- Develops and conducts audits of internal controls and procedures by examining artifacts to ensure compliant transactions.
- Assists in external audits and inquiries from US governmental control agencies such as Customs, DoS and DoC through data gathering and corrective action execution.
- Provides general export guidance on regulatory requirements to stakeholders.
- Coordinates import and export activities with Customs Broker. Conducts training sessions for employees and assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
- Supports external audits and inquiries from US Governmental control agencies such as Customs, DoS and DoC through data gathering and corrective action execution.
- Completes jurisdictional analysis for product development to support business strategies in a compliant manner.
The pay range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000
Position Requirements
Preferred Additional Skills :
RENK American is an EEO / AA employer M / F / D / V
Full-Time / Part-Time
Full-Time
Exempt / Non-Exempt
Exempt
EOE Statement
RENK America is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. RENK America is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. RENK America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000
