Trade Compliance Officer

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Trade Compliance Officer to join the team with our prestigious client at their site in Templecombe

Primary Purpose of Job

A member of the Trade Compliance (TC) Team, reporting to the Head of Trade Compliance, and responsible for ensuring that the Domain(s)/GBU(s)' s objectives are met in compliance with international trade control laws, regulations and policies, in particular those related to UK and US export controls and UK Customs.

Key tasks and accountabilities

People Management Responsibility

General

- Advise the relevant key stakeholders on the trade compliance requirements for imports and exports
- Contribute as a key user to the implementation of the local Trade Compliance policies, processes & tools
- Support awareness and training sessions


Day-to-day activities, includes but are not limited to:

- Review or create and where necessary approve, all trade compliance documentation/requests e.g.: CECCs, ICECCs, End User Statements, DSP5s and other supplier licenses, TAAs, MLAs Sales Order/Contracts and Purchase Orders/Subcontracts/Purchase Agreements, Commercial Invoices, Instructions for Freight Forwarders/ Customs Brokers, MSS Data Report, to establish trade compliance requirements and to ensure all relevant information has been included
- Apply for UK export approvals, ensuring that End User Statements, F680 approval etc. are in place
- Apply for US EAR licenses, using SNAP-R and liaise with our US to apply for appropriate DDTC approvals
- Liaise with Thales internal functions to ensure US export legislation is implemented correctly, including guidance for Technology Control Plans, US export approvals, re-transfer authorisations etc.
- Undertake appropriate checks for ITAR material (US suppliers) and DSP's
- Manage the return of any temporary imports to meet international customs & licensing requirements
- Manage customs authorisations and renewals
- Secure export controls with record keeping and reporting

Technical & Professional Skills
Essential

- A reasonable knowledge and experience with the UK and US export regulations (ITAR and EAR) and the UK customs regulations

Preferred
- Experience of working in defence and/or dual-use sectors
- Some EU Export Controls knowledge

Education & Qualifications

- Associated degree preferred (e.g. law/international business/engineering)
- Minimum of 1 to 3 years import / export controls experience

Recognising the restricted nature of the work  there is a requirement for the candidate to be eligible to obtain Security Clearance for this role.