09 - ITAR/Export Compliance Advisor

General Overview

Functional Area:    SCM - Supply Chain Management        
Career Stream:    LOG - Logistics        
Role:    Advisory             
Job Title:    ITAR/Export Compliance Advisor        
Job Code:    ADV-SCM-IMPX        
Band:    Level 09                  
Direct/Indirect Indicator:    Indirect

Summary

At Celestica, our people make the difference and fostering an environment that enables our employees to thrive and succeed continues to be one of our strategic priorities. Celestica is dedicated to delivering end-to-end product lifecycle solutions to drive our customers' success. Our growing Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) organization focuses on applying Celestica's advanced capabilities, knowledgeable people and innovative tools to enable companies in the industrial, retail, aerospace, defense, healthcare and smart energy markets with highly complex, mission critical applications to improve their competitive advantage.

Our Global Supply Chain operates as a unified virtual system with our customers and suppliers by acting as seamless extensions of their operations. We offer customized, flexible and integrated supply chain solutions, supported by a global technology platform and a dedicated, market-focused team. 

We are currently seeking an ITAR/Export Compliance Manager to ensure Celestica's export operations are in compliance with government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The successful candidate must be willing to accept the designation of “Empowered Official” for ITAR.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Develops and updates export policies and guidelines as needed. 
• Evaluates product specifications based on export regulations, classifies items, and identifies any special instruction or requirements to employees and customers. 
• Conducts education programs and performs due diligence to ensure compliance to country regulations. 
• Conduct audits of sites managing ITAR programs, and ensuring Technology Control Plans are up to date and complied to.
• Responsible for writing and implementing Manufacturing License Agreements (MLA) and Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA). 
• Responsible for writing and implementing Department of State licenses and Bureau of Industry & Security export licenses.
• Responsible for process development, re-engineering, implementation and training relating to operational improvements or legislation changes related to area of responsibility. 
• Acts as a liaison with government bodies including, Commerce and State Departments. Assesses feasibility of programs with implementation requirements, establishes roll out plan, and initiates program execution.
• Manages Celestica’s CTPAT program covering the US, Mexico and Canada.  Oversees compliance to other country supply chain security programs (AEO).
• Interfaces with various levels of Celestica management to ensure processes are in place and working such that we maintain compliance with ITAR and export compliance processes.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of the aerospace and defense industries and the manufacturing environment materials and processes. 
• Strong knowledge of the ITAR and EAR rules and regulations.
• Ability to identify and resolve high complexity process/system problems using financial, analytical, and/or statistical models.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety
• Knowledge of basic computer applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point, and multiple business applications.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• 6-8 years of relevant experience in US export compliance.
• Strong knowledge of the ITAR and EAR regulations.
• Experience with ITAR and EAR license applications.
• Experience with SAP Global Trade Services Module preferred.
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Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experiency.
• Educational requirements may vary by geography.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

This is a US based position.  Company preference would be to have this position located at one of our sites in Richardson, TX, Tucson, AZ, Maple Grove, MN, or Brocton, MA.