International Trade Compliance Manager
A defense-sector employer is seeking a divisional manager to lead commercial and international trade compliance, export-control licensing, audits, and team development. The role is based at company sites in Yokneam Illit and Ramat Hasharon.
Responsibilities
- Lead divisional commercial and international trade compliance.
- Oversee end-user declarations and re-export applications.
- Advise programs and projects on controlled-item use.
- Lead TAA processes with the U.S. government and monitor license approvals.
- Maintain internal process controls and train employees and managers on export-control laws and restrictions.
- Liaise with foreign government and regulatory bodies, suppliers, and partners; maintain the company compliance database.
- Conduct internal process audits and lead external government audits.
- Manage, coach, and train the divisional compliance team, and develop structured work plans.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in law, industrial engineering and management, economics, or logistics.
- Experience in import, export, logistics, or supply chain.
- Knowledge of export licensing processes and U.S. Commerce and State Department export-control laws.
- Familiarity with European control regimes and audits by government bodies, the Ministry of Defense, or customs.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and ability to learn quickly.
- Very high level of English, spoken and written.
- Willingness to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, including overtime.
Nice to have
- Experience in defense companies.