Trade Compliance Manager (HTS/ECCN)

Job Title: Trade Compliance Manager (HTS/ECCN)Pay Rate: $48 to $52.47/HRDuration: 18 MonthsLocation: Santa Ana, CA (Hybrid - 2 days onsite - Mon & Wed, 3 days remote - Tues, Thurs, Friday after 1 Month training)

Shift timing - Mon to Fri - 8 AM to 5 PM Pacific time

Our Client is a Global medical device Manufacturer.

We are looking for a Global Trade Compliance Manager to assess and lead actions required to ensure the compliance of the organization, its Vendors, and entities with all government import, export, and trade compliance laws and regulations globally.Evaluate, assess, and resolve trade compliance issues for Global organizations and vendor facilities.Create and establish strategies and processes for import brokerage and export licensing at global locations.Provide notification to the U.S. and global government agencies regarding the movement of goods in and out of the countries.Product Classification – Analyze and determine the appropriate classification of product to meet U.S. and global government import and export requirements including the Schedule B, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), Export Control Classification Number (ECCN), and Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).Product Qualification – Create and establish processes to determine and document how a product qualifies for preferential treatment under various government Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).Systems Super User – Configure, write test scripts, perform testing, and lead implementations of Our automated trade compliance system globally.Apply laws and regulations while guiding departments (e.g. Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, Distribution, Logistics, Regulatory) in seeking to move products between countries.Other projects and incidental duties, as assigned.

Skills:Capable of performing audits and developing well-written, user-friendly compliance processes, procedures, and manuals.Strong communication (verbal and written), presentation, attention to detail, interpersonal, and systems skills are key.Experience as a systems super user or related web design/webmaster experience is a plus.Good problem-solving and critical thinking skills.Good knowledge and understanding of Our policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to local and/or global supply chains including FDA and ISO laws and regulations applicable to the medical device industry.Good problem-solving skills.Strict attention to detail.Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels.Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.Must be able to work in a team environment, including immediate supervisor, other team members in the section or group, and vendors/suppliers.

Education and Experience:Bachelor's Degree required.Understanding of and experience with U.S. and global trade compliance laws and regulations required.2+ years of import and export experience or Customs Brokerage experience preferred.