Import/Export Compliance Specialist

Job description

Import/Export Compliance Specialist

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of helicopter engines, with more than 75,000 produced since being founded. It offers the widest range of helicopter turboshafts in the world and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries.

Reference number

2026-171376

Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Supply chain - Supply chain manager

Job title

Import/Export Compliance Specialist

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

• Provide regulatory guidance to internal customers;

• Manage daily import/export activities including interaction with customs brokers & freight forwarders;

• Review potential exports to determine the proper export authorization;

• Classify products for import & export, including, USML, ECCN, Harmonized Tariff Schedule codes and Country of Origin;

• Interface with internal functions (i.e., Program Management, Supply Chain) to ensure all work processes are in compliance with U.S. trade regulations;

• Draft and update procedures, instructions, forms, and templates;

• Provide compliance trainings to internal customers;

• Conduct investigations into potential compliance issues;

• Conduct audits and risk assessments;

• Collaborate with compliance team on various projects, conferences, audits, assessments, reports, etc.;

• Provide guidance and assistance on a broad range of import/ export compliance matters, including:

o Documentation,

o Export Licensing,

o Access Controls,

o Recordkeeping,

o Classification,

o Origin determination,

o Customs Valuation,

o Post Summary Corrections,

o Partner Government Agencies,

o Screening / KYC,

o Incoterms

• Will perform other duties as assigned.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status.

Candidate skills & requirements

Job requirements

Must be a U.S. person as defined as U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Basic Qualifications & Education:

• Bachelor's Degree Required and 4 or more years of relevant experience and practical knowledge in US import compliance;

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum;

• License Customs Broker, Preferred

• Legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship;

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams) and similar software applications.

• Knowledge of the FTR, CBP regulations, ITAR and EAR.

• Specifically, experience with:

o Export Classification

o Export Authorization Determination

o Export Licensing

o Access Controls

o Tariff Classification

o Country of Origin Determination

o Custom's Valuation

o Broker and Forwarder Management

o Post Summary Corrections

o Automated Commercial Environment

o Audits

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal;

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and through global, cross-functional teams;

• Excellent time-management skills, especially a strong ability to organize multiple projects at one time and prioritize among them;

• Awareness of industry trends;

• Research skills to perform legal research;

• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals;

• Ability to work in a team atmosphere;

• Organized, detailed and business oriented; &

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

• Ability and experience with reviewing and interpreting technical documents

Annual salary

tbd

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Texas

City (-ies)

Grand Prairie

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes