Trade Compliance Lead

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.​

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Job Description

This role will lead the development, implementation and management of processes, tools and trainings relating to export compliance at the Teledyne FLIR Solutions site in Madrid with additional support required at other Teledyne locations as needed. In particular, the role entails the following:

• Ensure legal compliance and provide export support within government rules and regulations, including appropriate export licensing for Spain and other Teledyne locations, as needed.
• Develop, implement, enhance and maintain trade compliance management systems, policies, and department procedures and work instructions.
• Serve as a Spanish and US export regulations expert and provide guidance related to export control compliance requirements to non-US based business stakeholders.
• Implement standard practices and training programs that align with corporate trade compliance program requirements.
• Support trade compliance internal and external audits at Solutions and Digital Imaging locations.
• Support GTC investigation team in reviews and corrective action management. 
• Responsible for working as a liaison between business functions including but not limited to Contracts, Business Development, HR and Engineering.
• Lead trade compliance-related process improvement initiatives.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with business senior leadership and stakeholders and inform these parties of statutory or regulatory changes in trade compliance.
• Effectively coordinate with cross-functional business groups to compliantly process international shipments according to the law and company policy.
• Coordinate with customs team and guide business with various customs related issues including but not limited to HS classification, valuation, carnets and country of origin determination pursuant to the law.
• Prepare all required export documentation as required to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Job Responsibilities:

The trade compliance lead is responsible for leading the successful implementation of global trade compliance requirements in all functional areas at Teledyne FLIR Solutions in Madrid (e.g. order entry, customer service, customer support, etc.). The trade compliance lead will serve as the primary global trade compliance point of contact for site leadership and operations personnel and must be well rounded in all trade compliance disciplines to effectively drive compliance. This role will require high business acumen, active engagement, and forward-thinking involvement in business operations.  The trade compliance lead will also play a key role in the strategic planning process and execution of day-to-day activities at Teledyne FLIR Solutions site in Madrid and other Teledyne sites as required. The trade compliance lead must proactively identify risks and compliance challenges that may arise, support development of compliance solutions and development metrics and Key Performance Indicators to monitor the overall health of trade activities at the sites.

This role will be based in Madrid, Spain with travel to other sites in Europe as required. The role will be part of the trade compliance Digital Imaging segment and will report directly to the Trade Compliance Director, Digital Imaging, Europe.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of Spanish, EU & US Export Laws and Regulations.
• Strong Computer Skills: SAP (GTS module), Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint. SharePoint experience beneficial.
• Experience with auditing for implementation of trade compliance initiatives.
• Experience with collecting and analyzing data and preparing concise and timely reports.
• Ability to distill and communicate complicated issues (legal or technical) into easy-to- understand language.
• Knowledge of industry practices.
• Experience with solving complex problems using collaborative techniques.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field (or combination of education and experience).
• Proven direct experience with International Trade Regulations and/or Compliance.
• Spanish citizenship or citizenship of an EU-member country.

Key Skills and Competencies required:

• Strong leadership skills required. Previous program/project management experience highly desired.
• Previous experience in a similar capacity for a high tech/defence /aerospace firm with large shipment volume and licensing.
• Expertise in end-use/end-user assurance requirements and procedures in various national jurisdictions, including the EU and the United States.
• Extensive experience with dealing with Spanish military and EU Dual Use products and multilateral control regimes.  
• Working knowledge of ITAR and EAR regulations, OFAC Sanctions, and Anti-Boycott requirements preferable.
• Knowledge of customs requirements including HS classification, valuation, country of origin requirements and carnets.

• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation).
• Possesses strong leadership skills with a willingness to lead, create new ideas, and be assertive.
• Able to serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.
• Able to constructively work under stress and pressure when faced with high workloads and deadlines; able to make sound and timely business decisions.

This position requires access to export-controlled information or items (i.e. regulated technology or technical data per ITAR/EAR US regulations). Applicants must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

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