Trade Compliance Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Trade Compliance Manager to oversee compliance activities at our Janesville, Wisconsin facility. This position requires a

minimum of 5 years of experience with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and

EAR (Export Administration Regulations). The Trade Compliance Manager will ensure that

all trade compliance requirements are met, including managing the international shipping

process, handling export and import documentation, and overseeing the use of licenses,

exceptions, and exemptions. The role also involves conducting internal audits, providing

internal training, maintaining internal trade compliance processes and policies, and

ensuring that compliance standards are consistently met.

The Trade Compliance Manager will work closely with the Regional/Senior Trade

Compliance Manager or Division Compliance Manager to ensure the efficient and

compliant operation of all trade activities at the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Comply with the PCC Code of Conduct Requirements and Export Compliance
  
  

Manual/Handbook.

• Oversee trade compliance activities at the manufacturing location, ensuring full
  
  

adherence to ITAR, EAR, and other relevant export/import regulations.

• Maintain and enforce internal trade compliance processes and policies, ensuring
  
  

they align with legal and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure the proper documentation is in place for international shipments, including
  
  

Commercial Invoices, Electronic Export Information (EEI), Air Waybill (AWB), export

licenses, and any applicable exceptions or exemptions.

• Conduct regular internal audits of the site’s trade compliance activities, identifying
  
  

potential risks and implementing corrective actions as necessary.

• Provide internal training to site employees on trade compliance matters, ensuring
  
  

They Understand Regulatory Requirements And Company Policies.

• Develop and deliver training sessions to increase awareness of trade compliance
  
  

practices across the site.

• Collaborate with the Regional/Senior Trade Compliance Manager or Division
  
  

Compliance Manager to develop and implement trade compliance procedures,

controls, and best practices.

• Review and approve export and import documentation for accuracy and
  
  

Compliance With Legal And Company Requirements.

• Manage and maintain export licenses, ensuring that they are valid and up to date for
  
  

all applicable shipments.

• Work closely with internal teams (logistics, shipping, legal, etc.) to ensure the
  
  

smooth processing of international shipments.

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory reporting requirements, including any needed
  
  

filings for export licenses, EEI submissions, and recordkeeping.

• Maintain and update site records to ensure compliance with internal policies and
  
  

legal requirements.

• Monitor changes in export and import regulations and work with the leadership
  
  

team to implement necessary changes to ensure continued compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or Associate’s degree with 5 years of experience
  
  

working in trade compliance

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in trade compliance, specifically with ITAR and
  
  

EAR regulations.

• Strong knowledge of international shipping processes, including Commercial
  
  

Invoices, EEI, AWB, licensing, and exception/exemption use.

• Experience conducting internal audits of trade compliance practices and
  
  

implementing corrective actions.

• Ability to develop and deliver effective internal training programs on trade
  
  

compliance topics.

• Experience in maintaining and updating internal trade compliance processes,
  
  

policies, and procedures.

• Familiarity with export licensing, export classification, and U.S. Customs
  
  

regulations.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to
  
  

collaborate across teams.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and trade compliance
  
  

software.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, with a proactive approach
  
  

to compliance and risk management.

Additional Skills (preferred But Not Required)

• Experience working with the U.S. Department of State (ITAR) and the Department of
  
  

Commerce (EAR).

• Knowledge of automated trade compliance systems and reporting platforms.
• Familiarity with the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system