Senior Analyst, Intl Trade Compliance

Triumph Actuation & Landing Gear Systems designs, manufactures, assembles, tests, and provides MRO services for aerospace products and systems that include hydraulic actuators, hydraulic valves and manifolds, hydraulic fuses, and repeatable release holdback bars and employs more than 450 employees in Redmond, WA, Yakima, WA, and Valencia, CA. The Yakima facility is an industry leader in landing gear actuation, providing actuation components to every major aircraft manufacturer and is the sole supplier of the critical repeatable release holdback bars used for launching US Navy fighter jets from aircraft carriers. The Redmond facility maintains a unique capability for systems engineering and integration, as well as hydromechanical and electronics in-house development. Redmond specializes in motion, control, and power systems for commercial, military and rotorcraft aircraft. The Valencia location designs, manufactures, assembles, and tests Hydraulic Actuation Components for the Aerospace Industry; in addition to providing landing gear sub-systems, flight control hydraulic valves, actuators, hydraulic reservoirs, and accumulators, as well as offer repair services.

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

This position will be the primary International Trade Compliance (ITC) focal supporting the Triumph Actuation & Landing Gear Systems (ALGS) operating company, comprising manufacturing sites in Yakima, WA, Redmond, WA, and Valencia, CA. This is an on-site position that can be based in either Triumph's Yakima, WA, or Redmond, WA site.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, International Trade Compliance for Triumph Group, the Senior Analyst, International Trade Compliance is a support role in the ALGS Operating Company and the Triumph Group ITC organization. Responsibilities include support of trade compliance activities set by ITC leadership and to support improved compliance across the organization while delivering customer service. The Senior Analyst, International Trade Compliance supports compliance results through analysis of trade data, knowledge or trade regulations and collaboration with functional leaders and teams across the company.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support organization in the implementation of company ITC processes, procedures and tools by embedding trade compliance requirements as necessary into the local business unit(s).
• Support the organization's implementation of trade compliance best practices.
• Work with the ALGS and site leaders and staff to understand and support import and export requirements of the local business unit(s).
• Support the collection of information for creation of Export Licenses and other export authorizations
• Prepare and submit when approved by the E.O. Export License applications to U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Commerce using DECCS and SNAP-R using Descartes- OCR systems.
• Review and Approve export shipments.
• Work with logistics staff maintain export records.
• Work with Supply Chain, MRO Contracts, Contracts Administration and logistics, assist those functional groups in their gathering of the required import documentation for import clearance and Tariff Duty Mitigation.
• Work with the company's approved Import Brokerage Companies to review and approve import shipments.
• Ensure export and import records are maintained in the company's export management systems.
• Support trade compliance activities and ensure administrative requirements and data are shared across the organization.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders, trade requirements they are required to know and use in the execution of their business.
• Support the business in implementing compliant logistical export/import of products and services.
• Responsible for post-entry audit to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Capture key performance indicators to determine performance by organization, broker, freight forwarder and suppliers.
• Responsible for sharing knowledge and ideas to improve key performance areas of trade compliance.
• Perform all administrative trade compliance requirements for organization and report any significant issues to management.
• Maintain an understanding, ability to analyze and execution of compliance to customs exit and entry requirements and law.
• Assist in ensuring appropriate recordkeeping procedures are met.
• Maintain knowledge in performing global classification of finished goods and raw materials, and equipment transfers.
• Assist sites in performing classifications under the EAR, ITAR, HTS, Schedule B and support the leveraging of FTA and other customs issues/trade compliance queries.
• Perform and resolve issues with denied party data and provide input to necessary controls for engaging parties in trade transactions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years or more trade compliance experience.
• Trade Compliance Experience especially in the drafting of licenses and agreements.
• Familiar with the EAR, ITAR, US Customs Regulations preferred.
• Familiar with SNAP-R and DECCS.
• Familiar with and ability to use USCBP ACE systems for understanding import and export data and down load reports for dissemination to the sites as necessary.
• Knowledge of Trade Compliance and Customs management and the effects of trade compliance activities across responsible areas preferred.
• Should have interpersonal and business communication skills - both written and verbal
• Goal achievement skills
• Knowledge and understanding in International Business Preferred
• Ability to work in a team environment and solve problems.
• Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Regulatory knowledge and understanding
• Customs and Compliance experience
• MS Office products knowledge
• Collaborative skills and ability to gain trust and confidence from peers, leadership, and subordinates.
• Sensitivity to cross cultural relationships
• Up to 25-30% travel may be required.

Position Pay Range: $84,000 to $115,000 annually. Hiring range and position pay range may differ, commensurate with education level, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with plan options that provide flexibility and choice (including telehealth options)
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Paid parental leave
• Paid/flexible time off in addition to paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability and life insurance
• Incentives and performance-based rewards
• Exciting growth and development opportunities empowered by our TRIUMPH Transformation and an entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and creativity

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Our Vision:

As one team, we enable the safety and prosperity of the world.

Our Mission:

We partner with our Customers to TRIUMPH over their hardest aerospace, defense, and industrial challenges to deliver value to our stakeholders.

Our Values:

• Integrity- Do the right thing for our stakeholders. We value safety, diversity, and respect.
• Teamwork- Win as One team-one company. Solicit help and assist others.
• Continuous Improvement- Pursue zero defect quality. Attack problems and relentlessly raise the bar.
• Innovation- Passion for growing the business. Lead through ingenuity and entrepreneurship.
• Act with Velocity- Partner, anticipate and communicate. Proactively solve problems.

Code of Conduct:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the TRIUMPH behaviors captured within our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, and Act with Velocity. Detailed definitions are below and performance metrics for each behavior can be found on our intranet and is embedded within our Performance Management processes. All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in TRIUMPH's Code of Conduct.

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS):

Employees are responsible for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of themselves, the environment, and other people. All employees must comply with EHS policy training and instructions, help to maintain a safe and clean working environment, and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the Company. Employees must report any accidents, incidents, and near misses to management. Additionally, employees are expected to notify management of any dangerous or potentially dangerous situations or practices.

Additional Information:

Triumph is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

SELECT US positions require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and the Export administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to be eligible for applicable positions, you must be a US Person under ITAR or eligible for approval for a U.S. Government export license. A US Person is a US Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, refugee or asylee. All inquires related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

U.S. applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Please contact us if you require assistance in applying for TRIUMPH and we will provide reasonable accommodations via HRDepartment@triumphgroup.com.

Nearest Major Market: Seattle

Nearest Secondary Market: Yakima