Position Title: Corporate Trade Compliance Manager
Company Profile:
National Semiconductor creates analog-intensive solutions that differentiate customers' products by providing lower power consumption, higher speed, greater precision, increased portability, better audio and sharper images in electronics systems. National’s leading-edge, energy-efficient analog products enhance personal mobile devices (cellphones, smartphones and MP3 players), LED lighting and electronics such as medical, automotive, and test and measurement equipment. Its SolarMagic technology, launched in 2008, is built upon National’s analog and power management circuits and provides enhanced energy output of solar arrays. Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., National reported sales of $1.46 billion for its most recent fiscal year.
Job Description:
National is looking for a qualified Corporate Trade Compliance Professional who is ready for new challenges that offer career growth opportunity. The person will be responsible for developing, implementing, and administering the company’s export and import activities in different geographical areas. Operational activities, policies, procedures, training, and metrics are all essential elements of the role.
Responsibilities include:
• Provide hands on program and functional management for customs and export activities
• Coordinate the activities of trade compliance professionals internationally
• Partner and collaborate closely with various functional groups, including Legal, Finance, Product Lines and Logistics to ensure compliance and alignment of priorities
• Advise management on trade compliance initiatives, objectives and associated risks
• Develop and administer compliance programs such as product licensing, ITAR and deemed exports.
• Stay current on applicable laws and regulations issued by various government agencies and translate them into business practices
• Conduct meetings/assessments/training with site personnel worldwide to ensure implementation of the company’s export and customs compliance procedures and contractual obligations
• Manage relationships with government authorities
• Assist Internal Audit in assessments of Site Compliance evaluations
• Participate in relevant outside trade compliance groups and organizations
Qualifications / Required Experience / Education:
• Bachelors degree in business or other applicable field, plus 10 years experience
• US citizenship or permanent residence
• Excellent analytical skills and a proven ability to interpret and implement regulations.
• Strong communications (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational, prioritization and planning skills
• Thorough and demonstrated knowledge of US export and customs regulations; CCL Category 3 and ITAR knowledge required
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Ability to independently develop, lead, drive projects and initiatives to closure
• Semiconductor experience preferred
• Computer proficiency in MS Office applications
• Experience with trade compliance software preferred
As an equal opportunity employer, National Semiconductor encourages and supports a diverse workplace. |