Trade Compliance Operations Manager

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing manufacturing and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter drives better insights and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

We are developing the technologies and aircraft to power the future of advanced aviation. We plan to provide customers with advanced aircraft and. related technologies and services in the United States and internationally in both the commercial and defense sectors. We unveiled our first planned production aircraft an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi called Midnight in November 2022. In December 2024 we launched Archer Defense to develop a next-generation aircraft for both defense and civilian applications. We are first and foremost working to commercialize our Midnight air taxi in and around major cities around the world.

Our strategy has been and continues to be to hire top talent across various disciplines to build the best products and deliver the best services possible. We believe we have assembled a world-class team with extensive experience across the key disciplines. We embrace collaboration and creativity and encourage the iteration of ideas to address the complex challenges our industry faces. We believe our team and culture differentiates us versus our competitors and will be a key driver of our long-term success. Furthermore we are committed to making safety a part of everything we do. Our approach to safety is a part of every aspect of our company from design and engineering to our manufacturing flight test and aircraft operations.

Are you able to understand strategic ideas and convert them into execution plans Do you enjoy working cross functionally to drive collaborative results As a Trade Compliance Operations Manager at Archer you will help build a world-class global high volume manufacturing sales and distribution support system to facilitate scale and growth in accordance with U.S. and international trade regulations.

What youll do:

• Manages import and export classification program for direct and indirect sourced parts and internally manufactured aircraft components
• Audit import entries weekly for accurate tariff stacking and duty reconciliation
• Lead quality control for third party brokerage customs entries and manage post-summary corrections program
• Support export (ECCN and USML) classification and licensing.
• Special projects focus supporting urgent shipments international launch operations temporary import/exports
• Work cross functionally with marketing engineering quality assurance production planning program office and finance counterparts
• Participate as needed in the selection development and implementation of Archer trade and logistics/transportation automation systems
• Support the development and management of Department KPI metrics
• Travel may be required on an infrequent basis (10%)

What you need:

• 10 years of export compliance and/or customs compliance sanctions compliance experience in a corporate or startup setting
• Expert in US Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification U.S. Census Schedule B international HTS classifications U.S. ECCN and USML export classifications
• Expert on rules of origin and customs valuation duty drawback
• Ability to work in a fast paced and highly regulated environment
• Competencies we seek: Results Driven Accuracy Effective Communication Process Efficiencies and Management and Teambuilding

Bonus Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in International Relations Economics Supply Chain Business or Operations is a plus
• Active U.S. customs broker license
• Certified Customs Compliance Specialist or Certified Export Controls Specialist
• Foreign language fluency and cultural competency a plus

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications

At Archer we aim to attract retain and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Companys business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $156000 - $220000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge skills and experience.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin disability uniform service Veteran status age or any other protected characteristic per federal state or local law including those with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

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Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit qualifications and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race color religion sex sexual orientation age national origin disability status protected veteran status gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

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