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Okuma’s Trade Compliance team is part of the Engineering Department. The Trade Compliance team develops policies, procedures, trainings, audits, and advises Okuma business functions on import and export requirements for Okuma products, technologies, and services for the US Market. The Trades Compliance Specialist requires a working knowledge of harmonized tariff schedule classification US, Schedule B classifications, and export control classifications. This role will play an integral part in ensuring that all compliance and export laws and regulations are met based on US requirements.
The identification of Essential Job Functions does not display an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the related work that may be assigned to this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities
Experience/Training/Education
Bachelor’s degree in business, international trade, engineering, or related field
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
General:
Knowledge of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Office of Foreign Assets (OFAC), Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), Non-US export controls, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and US Customs Regulations.
Critical thinking, problem solving, analytical skills, multi-tasking and attention to detail
Must effectively prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
Ability to work independently or collaboratively
Technical:
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, SharePoint and ERP/MRP software
Communication:
Ability to write/develop detailed documentation and reports
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as exceptional listening skills
Exceptional ability to speak and write effectively in a business environment
Exceptional ability to ask necessary questions
Math & Reasoning:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and willingness to adapt to change and take initiative
Physical and Environmental Elements
Physical Demands:
Ability to sit continuously for the majority of the normal work shift, and stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms for a small portion of the normal work shift
Ability to lift and carry, push, or pull up to 30 pounds
Ability to stoop, crouch and reach
Ability to talk or hear continuously
Ability to see clearly to do all work-related tasks (clear or corrected vision at 20 inches or less)
Finger dexterity is required frequently for over 3/4 of the normal work shift including operating a phone, computer/ electronic equipment
Work Environment:
The majority of the position’s functions are performed in the office environment with standard equipment and moderate noise levels (examples: computers, printers, fax, copiers, light traffic, and phone)
A small fraction of the position’s functions may be performed in the Okuma warehouse/ showroom. This role may interact with the production/warehouse environment. Thus, the employee may work in an open warehouse area where temperatures may be subject to outdoor conditions in terms of cold and heat. There is exposure to various tools and equipment as well as forklift operations and corresponding noise levels
Special Requirements
Maintain annual OSHA safety certifications as required by job duties
Other
$77k-119k (estimate)
02/10/2024
05/05/2024
okuma.com
HOUSTON, TX
500 - 1,000
1898
<$5M
Okuma America Corporation is the US based affiliate of Okuma Corporation, a world leader in the development of computer numeric controls (CNC) and machining technology, founded in 1898 in Nagoya, Japan. Okuma is known for its technology leadership and world-class manufacturing, product quality and dedication to customer service. Okuma products are used in the automotive, aerospace and defense, construction and farming equipment, oil and energy, medical, mold and die, and fluid power industries. Machines include vertical and horizontal machining centers, lathes, double column machining centers,... grinders, and wheel machines that offer users high throughput, high accuracy, and reliable solutions to production machining operations. Okuma America began US operations in 1984 in Long Island, New York and moved to its present facility in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1987. The Charlotte location is the headquarters for the manufacturing and training facilities for the North and South American operations. Using Mechatronics, our full circle approach to equipment design, we build machines that have the exact balance of power, speed and size to meet most any application -machines that can hold tight tolerances, perform more sophisticated cuts and create precision-crafted parts time and again. The company has one of the most knowledgeable and well-established distributor networks in the industry, with 44 distributor partners located throughout North and South America. This distributor network offers a one-stop resource for sales, service, training, engineering and more. With Okuma as your machining partner you are free to imagine a more productive, cost-effective solution, knowing we can work together to make it happen.
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