What are the responsibilities and job description for the International Trade Compliance Manager position at Vaco by Highspring?
This is a hybrid and direct hire opportunity -
Responsibilities:
Export & Import Compliance
* Manage compliance with U.S. export control regulations, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC sanctions applicable to aerospace, defense, and use materials.
* Oversee accurate Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification for specialty metals such as titanium, nickel alloys, stainless steels, and based alloys.
* Ensure proper country of origin determinations, valuation, and admissibility for imported materials from global mill partners.
Regulatory & Government Agency Compliance
* Maintain compliance with Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements, including:
o Environmental and chemical regulations such as EU REACH, RoHS, and CBAM
o Conflict Minerals and forced labor compliance requirements
* Manage documentation supporting customer and regulatory audits, including export licenses, certifications, and regulatory filings.
Trade Operations & Documentation
* Establish and enforce standard operating procedures for international shipments, including:
o Commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and mill test reports
o Proper application of Incoterms to define risk and cost transfer
* Support multi location operations across North America, Europe, and Asia by providing centralized trade compliance guidance.
Risk Management & Internal Controls
* Conduct denied party and restricted party screening for customers, suppliers, and logistics partners.
* Monitor geopolitical and regulatory changes that may impact metals sourcing, tariffs, embargoes, or sanctions.
* Lead internal investigations, voluntary disclosures, and corrective actions when compliance issues arise.
Financial & Strategic Trade Programs
* Identify and implement duty mitigation strategies such as:
o Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
o Duty drawback
o Tariff engineering opportunities
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.