Export/Import Compliance Officer

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Trade Compliance Officer to join our team. In this full-time position, you will manage the import and export compliance process at Shur-Lok Company, Irvine, ensuring adherence to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations). You will be responsible for processing routine import and export shipments, ensuring that solid compliance procedures are in place, and maintaining records in accordance with ITAR and EAR regulations. The Trade Compliance Officer will also manage export licenses and review outbound shipments for accuracy

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a good understanding of export/import regulations, and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.

Reporting Relationships

The Export/Import Compliance Officer will report to the General Manager.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Comply with the PCC Code of Conduct Requirements and Export Compliance Manual/Handbook.
• Process routine import and export shipments in compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations.
• Determine export classification and identify license requirements.
• Collaborate with customer-facing functional areas to ensure appropriate export authorizations are in place, or that all required documentation is obtained to support export license applications.
• Work with the senior trade compliance staff to prepare and submit export license applications. Maintain accurate records for import and export transactions in accordance with ITAR, EAR, and other regulatory requirements.
• Assist in managing export licenses and reviewing outbound shipments for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure consistent adherence to import and export procedures across the organization.
• Collaborate with the senior trade compliance staff to resolve complex import shipments.
• Review and evaluate shipping documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Assist with procedure maintenance, management of approved licenses, and internal compliance checks.
• Advise General Manager/upper management of trade compliance aspects and risks of proposed business decisions.
• Perform internal verifications of trade compliance documentation and practices, including but not limited to, regular reviews of transactional documents.
• Coordinate with internal departments, including logistics, legal, and shipping, to ensure smooth and compliant trade operations.
• Support the preparation of reports and audits related to trade compliance activities
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma, Associates degree, or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with regulated goods and trade compliance procedures.
• Strong knowledge of export/import regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify potential compliance issues.
• Experience managing export licenses and reviewing export documentation for accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and familiarity with compliance software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations and the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system is a plus.
  
  

Additional Skills (preferred But Not Required)

• Experience managing export and import compliance for a wide range of goods and industries.
• Experience with routine import shipment processing.
  
  

Physical Demands & Working Condition

• May be required to move items up to 35 pounds.
• Daily duties may require sitting, standing, bending, squatting, reaching, pushing, pulling, operating, and manipulating hand tools.
• Daily duties may require extended duration of walking.
• Exposed to a Manufacturing setting with heavy machinery