Trade Compliance Director- Aerospace & Electronics Segment

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense factory automation air and water quality environmental monitoring electronics design and development oceanographic research deepwater oil and gas exploration and production medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Director International Trade Compliance (the Director) Aerospace & Defense Electronics and Engineered Systems Segments of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (Teledyne) oversees the trade compliance function for a large and important group of businesses within this role the Director will support the strategic development and execution of business by building and proactively managing strong export and import compliance programs in accordance with applicable laws regulations and the Teledyne policy requirements. The Director will support and lead trade compliance personnel at Business Units to ensure that trade compliance activities are performed in a professional efficient consistent and compliant manner. The Director will regularly and proactively interact with senior management and will also serve as the primary point of contact with Teledynes Corporate International Trade Compliance (CITC) Office. This role demands exceptional communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills as well as strong trade compliance expertise and experience. The Director must have strong collaboration and effective relationship management capabilities. This is a hands-on role and the candidate must have strong organizational skills excel at process implementation and be able to work with employees of all levels based in multiple countries. This is a full-time position that directly reports to Teledynes Chief Trade Compliance Counsel who reports to Teledynes Executive Vice President General Counsel Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Implement and manage trade compliance programs in compliance with applicable laws regulations and Teledyne policies.
• Develop draft and implement policies procedures and work instructions in collaboration with various business functions.
• Develop implement enhance and maintain trade compliance management systems processes and process improvements to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Supervises Trade Compliance staff including assigning workloads setting priorities providing guidance and assistance and reviewing performance.
• Manage and support the performance of Trade Compliance staff and daily trade compliance activities including:
  • Export classification and jurisdiction determinations
  • Export permit and licensing applications and administration
  • Technology transfers / Deemed exports
  • Controlled Goods Program oversight
  • Shipment clearance
  • Denied party proliferation and diversion screening
  • Import classification valuation country of origin analysis assists reporting
  • Free Trade Agreement analysis and qualification
  • Management of Customs Brokers
  • Record-keeping and accurate documentation
  • Review and approval of visitor and travel requests
• Liaise with Government regulatory agencies on import or export compliance issues and respond to inquiries as required.
• Conduct regular trade compliance self-assessments for companies throughout and identify potential efficiency improvements and ensure compliance.
• Manage and periodically conduct trade compliance training for all functions within assigned business units.
• Support Teledyne trade compliance audits and implement corrective actions as required.
• Report and assist the CITC Office with investigations of any incidences of purported non-compliance with export/import laws and regulations identification implementation and maintenance of corrective actions and drafting and filing of voluntary or prior disclosures with Government regulatory agencies.
• Assist the CITC Office with various trade compliance projects and initiatives.
• Assist and support acquisition due diligence and integration activities
• Keep abreast of customs laws and regulations (including Free Trade Agreements and other duty deferral programs) to ensure compliance.
• Provide reports for the CITC regarding significant trade compliance matters and status as required.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree is required preferably in Commerce Business Law or International Trade.
• Significant experience (at least 10 years) and expertise in domestic and international trade compliance laws and regulations (e.g. ITAR EAR Customs).
• Experience and working knowledge of UK and other countries export and import laws andregulations including customs laws and export control regulations.
• Strong leadership communication (written oral and presentations) and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in training mentoring and managing staff.
• Ability to manage a high volume of work at a detailed level in a fast-paced environment working with frequent interruptions and minimal day-to-day supervision.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in managing complex trade compliance matters and developing innovative solutions with a successful record of problem solving.
• Ability to interact effectively with other functions including Engineering Program Management Supply Chain and Logistics as well as Business Unit Trade Compliance staff and leadership and the CITC Office.
• Able and willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.
• Customs broker license would be beneficial.
• Security clearance capability would be a positive factor.

Must be a U.S. Person (A U.S. Person is a U.S. citizen or person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined by8U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) orwhois a protected individualasdefinedby 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Salary Range:

Pay Transparency

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including but not limited to location local regulations (such as minimum wage) education/training work experience key skills and type of position.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws regulations rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status age or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal state or local laws.