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International Trade and Compliance Manager

Location: 

Flintshire, GB, CH5 2NS

Business Unit:  Systems and Support
Function:  Legal

TRIUMPH designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business and military aircraft worldwide, to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, TRIUMPH is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer.

TRIUMPH participates at all levels of the aerospace supply chain – from single components, to complex systems, to aerospace structures and their contents. We provide solutions for the entire product life cycle of an aircraft – from raw material to aftermarket service. Our unique ability to integrate a broad range of products and capabilities is our competitive advantage.

We are rapidly growing and looking for people who feel rewarded by innovation, career growth, and making an impact all while working with state-of-the-art equipment on cutting-edge projects. If you're ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported as you pursue your professional best, we hope you'll explore a future with TRIUMPH. 

Position Summary

This role works with internal functions, customers, third-party providers and regulatory authorities to implement safe, organised and efficient logistics and customs trade compliance activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•    Taking the lead in working with internal functions, customers and third-party providers for trade compliance and logistics management, with successful query response, escalation as required, processing and resolution of activities 
•    Providing guidance and support to ensure adherence with International Trade Compliance (ITC) and Incoterms as they relate to contracts or operational requirements including control classifications, intangible exports, application of UK/ US/IOM exports licences and collection and maintenance of End User Undertakings/ certificates
•    Ensure company dispatch documentation is not only compliant with regulatory requirements but also aligns with customer requirements
•    Work with couriers and UK/IOM Customs including for product shipping and compliantly importing and re-exporting all returns, in line with business processes, procedures and local work instructions.  Includes, but not limited to, activities and reporting related to HMRC requirements including Inward/ Outward Processing Relief, UK Export Control and US ITAR licence requirements and ensuring accuracy of source information used for import and export customs declaration, with particular reference to origin, value and commodity codes
•    Provide Customs brokers with import clearance instructions for all imports coming into the business and ensure that the status of shipments is properly communicated to all involved departments with any discrepancies being handled immediately
•    Ensuring that all import compliance requirements are met and that timely clearance and onward delivery of products is achieved
•    Initiate, monitor and follow up on the activities of third-party vendors and freight agents. Handle traffic and export tasks including enquiries, international purchase and sales orders
•    Acting as specialist, working with company management and functions to advise on, create and update working policies and documents relating to trade compliance and customs issues ensuring they are robust, fit for purpose, correctly implemented and adhered to across all relevant business sites 
•    Responsible for tactical compliance management of all import and export issues as well as other trade compliance regulatory/ legislative requirements, which will include tangible and intangible products, finished products, and repair and return services, transfer of technology and data transfer   
•    Prepare and carry out presentations; leading meetings as specialist for logistics and trade compliance 
•    Managing transportation and cost efficiencies 
•    Maintain/ update systems and distribute appropriate reporting. Collation and reporting of data statistics and other information including for audits, ITC, management and customer reviews 
•    Maintaining all record keeping activities in respect to import and export compliance within UK law, including customs authorisations, supporting guarantees and Inward Processing
•    Liaise with Regulatory Authorities as they relate to the business, prepare for and facilitate external audits. Prepare and submit voluntary declarations if required. Implement corrective actions in a timely manner
•    Completion of any work-related tasks, which would be deemed reasonable for this role. 

Job Requirements

 Job Requirements, Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

 

•    Knowledge of Trade Compliance laws, regulations and ISO requirements with demonstrable experience and knowledge of export and customs compliance, preferably in a similar role with a medium/ large-scale importer/ exporter of goods
•    Proactive, results focused and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines 
•    A ‘hands on, can do approach’, coupled with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
•    Attention to detail 
•    Broad understanding of business processes and methods (e.g. Supplier/ Manufacturing/ Quality means and methods, capabilities and constraints)
•    Excellent communication and written skills; with ability to influence and resolve conflict as required
•    Able to communicate and work effectively with all levels of management/ non-management including within the company, external customer organisations and authorities
•    Previous experience in design and delivery of staff training is desirable
•    Excellent IT and system skills – including MS Office, database and ERP systems. 

Position Details

•    Hours of Employment: 37 hours a week. Flexibility may be required. 
•    Based in Deeside, Flintshire. Travel between business sites, customer and supplier locations will be required

Our Vision:

As one team, we enable the safety and prosperity of the world.

Our Mission:

We partner with our Customers to TRIUMPH over their hardest aerospace, defense, and industrial challenges to deliver value to our stakeholders.

Our Values:

  1. Integrity – Do the right thing for our stakeholders.  We value safety, diversity, and respect.
  2. Teamwork – Win as One team-one company.  Solicit help and assist others.
  3. Continuous Improvement – Pursue zero defect quality.  Attack problems and relentlessly raise the bar.
  4. Innovation – Passion for growing the business.  Lead through ingenuity and entrepreneurship.
  5. Act with Velocity – Partner, anticipate and communicate.  Proactively solve problems.

 

Code of Conduct:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the TRIUMPH behaviors captured within our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, and Act with Velocity. Detailed definitions are below and performance metrics for each behavior can be found on our intranet and is embedded within our Performance Management processes.  All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in TRIUMPH’s Code of Conduct.

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS):

Employees are responsible for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of themselves, the environment, and other people. All employees must comply with EHS policy training and instructions, help to maintain a safe and clean working environment, and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the Company. Employees must report any accidents, incidents, and near misses to management. Additionally, employees are expected to notify management of any dangerous or potentially dangerous situations or practices.

Additional Information:

Triumph is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

SELECT US positions require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to be eligible for applicable positions, you must be a US Person under ITAR or eligible for approval for a U.S. Government export license.  A US Person is a US Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, refugee or asylee. All inquires related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

U.S. applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Please contact us if you require assistance in applying for TRIUMPH and we will provide reasonable accommodations via HRDepartment@triumphgroup.com.

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