Trade Compliance Customs Manager - Dusseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Company/Organization: Textron Aviation

Position: Management

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 4/12/2024 3:44:54 PM

Description:

Become part of the worlds leading general aviation company and embrace the opportunity to inspire the journey of flight with us. For more than 90 years, we are empowering our collective talent across the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands. Enjoy working in our one team - winning together culture, in a best equipped OEM owned service center and benefit from the network relationships within Europe and globally.

• Benefit from company paid development opportunities or use company support funds for your personal development plan,
• Structured performance management program with performance based annual pay increases and annual bonus opportunities,
• Utilize a wide range of employee benefits (including company supported pension plan, eBike leasing, employee discount programs, etc.).

This position will be located at Textron Aviationrsquo;s Cessna Duuml;sseldorf Citation Service Center GmbH (CDCSC) and will partner with key stakeholders across Textron Aviationrsquo;s European sites to provide guidance on export/import regulations to ensure compliance with European Union, German, French, Swiss, Spanish, Czech, UK, and U.S. regulations while enabling successful international business activities. This cross-functional position reports to Textron Aviationrsquo;s Director of Trade Compliance and interfaces with Parts Distribution, Trade Compliance, Finance and the European Service Network.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as a central point of contact for trade and customs issues within Textron Aviationrsquo;s European Service Center network.
• Assist in creating a European centric Import/Export Control framework for Textron Aviation by documentation and implementation of CDCSC export and customs (import) processes.
• Oversee export/import authorization applications, including approval of export and/or import transactions with ongoing review of company materials and products for same.
• Represent Textron Aviation as required in interaction with federal agencies, including audits by Customs authorities.
• Design, implement and manage a robust EU and Germany customs compliance program for CDCSC including completion of internal audits and self-assessment programs. Assist in the development of policies and procedures for compliance with export/import laws and regulations.
• Review EU and National Export Control laws to determine the appropriate Export Control jurisdiction, classification, and licensing authorities (determinations) for product transferred and exported within and outside the EU by CDCSC.
• Manage interactions between Textron Aviation and Textron Aviationrsquo;s Customs brokers to ensure Customs compliance on imports, including tariff classification and accuracy of Customs valuation.
• Validation and maintenance of master data and tariff codes used for customs declarations.
• Review and approve CDCSC international travel and visitors.
• Design and presentation of an ongoing training and communication program on import/export awareness for CDCSC staff, focusing on product and non-product issues and the regulations around common commodities (e.g. export control (EU)).
• Help prioritize resolution of risks and opportunities to minimize risk to company.
• Document determinations in accordance with company policy, and compile data for upload to various compliance databases, as required.
• Assist with internal assessments of EU export/import transactions of various shipping points to ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

• University degree and a minimum of 5 years direct regulatory experience, or in lieu of degree a minimum of 10 years direct regulatory experience is required.
• Preference for technical backgrounds such as: Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering.
• Minor or relevant coursework in Technical Writing, Business Administration, or Computer Programming is also beneficial.
• Demonstrated background in International Transportation and Logistics, Customs Compliance or Import/Export regulatory compliance required (7 years of Global Trade Compliance experience).
• Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English and German
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• European Union trade regulations and process knowledge.
• EU, UK and US trade regulations and process knowledge.
• Preference for Aerospace/Defense industry experience.
• SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) experience.

QUALIFICATONS:

• Creative thinker - quickly grasps new concepts when faced with unfamiliar tasks.
• Self-organized, strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use IT tools effectively (proficiency in SAP, SAP GTS, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to develop and provide technical compliance training.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional and diplomatic demeanor.
• Very good communicating, mediating, negotiating, and influencing skills.
• Ability to train, develop, and motivate.
• Aviation experience preferred, but not essential.
• Fluent in English speaking and writing.
• Fluent in German (min. C1 Level).
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

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