Import/Export Administration

Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.

Key Accountabilities

• Interpret and apply U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) requirements to company import/export activities, including: CFR 15 (EAR), CFR 22 (ITAR), CFR 19 (U.S. Customs Duties).
• Ensure compliance with the U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program.
• Develop, document, and maintain internal business processes for import/export compliance.
• Provide training, guidance, and technical expertise to internal stakeholders on trade compliance requirements.
• Direct and coordinate activities of customs brokers regarding proper entry of products and services.
• Act as company liaison with U.S. Customs and other government agencies.
• Classify goods, services, and technology under Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and applicable Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs).
• Apply for and administer licenses required for exports.
• Audit and review import/export documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Report and disclose findings to applicable stakeholders, including management, legal counsel, and regulatory agencies.
• Proactively identify, correct, and mitigate risks related to trade compliance errors.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of management and external organizations.
• Engage with the business to ensure they understand how Trade regulations impact business decisions.
• Assist the business in developing solutions to ensure compliance and business success.
• Initiate and support standardization of Trade Compliance activities where appropriate.
• Support the design, testing, and implementation of common IT-solutions to manage Trade Compliance (e.g., Global Trade Management Software).
• Define, develop, and implement import and export control processes and solutions.
• Administer Export License applications as required.
• Liaise with Government Agencies as required to support export license processing and throughput.
• Analyze new products and technologies to identify future Trade Compliance requirements or solutions.
• Assist Supply Chain Management and the programs in drafting and communicating Trade Compliance requirements to Spirit customers, suppliers, partners, and affiliates; applying for appropriate import and export approvals as required.
• Support Spirit programs and functions with their Trade Compliance requirements, developing solutions that ensure compliance while supporting successful business outcomes.
• Ensure Spirit products have all appropriate information for importing/exporting (e.g., Harmonized Tariff Classifications, Export Control Numbers, Country of Origin, etc.)
• Develop and execute Trade compliance training programs for Spirit personnel involved in the import and export of goods and/or the transfer of technical data.
• Conduct regular audits of Trade Compliance systems and processes to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Assist in the maintenance of Trade Compliance metrics.
• Assist in the administration of Spirit's duty drawback program.
• Assist in the determination of import and export classifications, valuations, and Country of Origin.
• Assist in the administrating of Duty Avoidance/Deferral programs.
• Monitor import and export activity using ACE and Global Trade Management Software and take appropriate corrective actions when necessary.
• Manage special projects as assigned.
• Maintain the Spirit CTPAT program and all elements associated.
• Update the Security Profile
• Coordinate supplier risk assessments (through questionnaires and foreign travel)
• Evaluation of import activity
• Act as liaison to Customs and Border Protection assigned Supply Chain Security Specialist
• Manage the Revalidation activities (foreign and domestic)
• Engage with suppliers that show supply chain security deficiencies
• Engage cross-functionally with subject-matter-experts inside the business
• Other relevant tasks and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Work in a Trade Compliance-related role for a period of at least 5 years preferred (e.g., Trade Compliance, Supply Chain Management or Logistics)
• Knowledge of International Trade Regulations
• Bachelor's degree in business or industry related field
• Strong knowledge of U.S. import/export laws and regulations (EAR, ITAR, CFR).
• Experience applying HTS and Export Classifications to goods, technology, and services.
• Familiarity with C-TPAT compliance requirements.
• Trade Compliance industry specific training, e.g., AEO, ITAR, BIS, Export / Import Controls, etc.
• Previous experience in Project management /Lean Six Sigma a plus.
• Previous experience working with Government agencies.
• Ability to translate legislation into local policies and procedures.
• Ability to think strategically.
• Process improvement and development skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Verbally and in writing
• Able to interface comfortably with all levels, internally and externally and across all programs and functions.
• Demonstrate a high degree of effective collaboration, transparency, and inspiration.
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio)
• Experience in auditing processes.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in import/export compliance, international trade, or customs brokerage.
• Working knowledge of licensing procedures for controlled goods and technology.
• Background in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing industry a plus.

Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

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