Trade Compliance Manager - Hamilton, Canada - L3Harris Technologies

L3Harris Technologies

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Hamilton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Trade Compliance Manager
L3HARRIS WESCAM Division

Waterdown, Ontario

About L3HARRIS WESCAM

As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Integrated Mission Systems Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, National Security, Search & Rescue and Airborne law enforcement agencies.

From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems, and the mission systems solutions they are a part of, produce stabilized high-magnification electro-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.

About the Role

Primary Responsibilities

Act as the Empowered Official (EO), responsible for the effective and compliant execution of the division level Trade Compliance program
Effectively manage and develop a team of onsite and offsite Trade Compliance staff
Oversee import compliance including, HS classification, Free Trade Agreement analysis, and monitoring Customs Broker activities
Oversee the export compliance program including, jurisdiction and classification and export / brokering license or permit process for commodities, software, technical data and related defense services under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Canada's Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA) and Controlled Goods Program (CGP) / Defence Production Act (DPA).
Implement L3Harris policies, procedures and U.S. and Canadian regulatory requirements at Wescam with a keen focus on establishing a culture of continuous improvement within Trade Compliance
Lead the development and execution of Trade Compliance training to stakeholders to increase the organization's awareness of Trade Compliance policies, procedures and applicable laws related to trade, exports and import compliance
Provide strategic Trade Compliance guidance and advice to internal stakeholders
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and actively manage KPI's that effectively support process efficiencies and business growth in a compliant environment
Develop internal compliance audits and assessments and support external audits
Oversee investigations of noncompliance with import/export laws and regulations

Required Capabilities

Communicates with leadership regarding matters of importance to the functional or business area.
Must facilitate business growth while effectively maintaining a compliance environment
Must have good time management, organizational skills, as well as good verbal and written communication skills.
Requires keen attention to detail, with the ability to learn and comprehend highly detailed laws and regulations.
Must possess full working knowledge or ITAR, EAR, EIPA, CGP, DPA and Customs regulations with specific experience in jurisdiction and classification analysis.
Demonstrated ability to perform research across both technical and regulatory / legal environments.
Demonstrated ability to read, comprehend, interpret and follow complicated written and verbal instructions, interpret regulations, and the ability to communicate both orally and in writing at a high level.
Must have experience managing a team of trade compliance professionals in a fast paced environment
Working experience in the aerospace / defense industry is asset
Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
Strong drive and resilience.
Action and result oriented.
Ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels. Works to influence others to accept individual or team's views or practices and changes to concepts, practices and approaches.
A willingness to see things through to the end.
A team player who is comfortable working with other professionals.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Willingness to take on project ownership and accountability.
Must be able to travel as necessary. (Up to 10% travel).

Desired Education and Experiences

Requires management and leadership knowledge in job area.
Comprehensive knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline and may have broad understanding of other areas within the job function.
Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years prior related experience or Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.

About L3Harris Technologies

In July L3 Technologies and Harris Corp merged to become L3Harris Technologies, becoming an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers' mission-critical needs.

The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains.

Our customers perform on the world's most challenging front lines. They trust us to keep them prepared for what's next.