Job Description

Vaco is recruiting for an International Trade Compliance Manager.
This is a hybrid and direct hire opportunity - 

Responsibilities: 
Export & Import Compliance
•    Manage compliance with U.S. export control regulations, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC sanctions applicable to aerospace, defense, and use materials.
•    Oversee accurate Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification for specialty metals such as titanium, nickel alloys, stainless steels, and based alloys.
•    Ensure proper country of origin determinations, valuation, and admissibility for imported materials from global mill partners.
Regulatory & Government Agency Compliance
•    Maintain compliance with Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements, including:
o    Environmental and chemical regulations such as EU REACH, RoHS, and CBAM
o    Conflict Minerals and forced labor compliance requirements
•    Manage documentation supporting customer and regulatory audits, including export licenses, certifications, and regulatory filings.
Trade Operations & Documentation
•    Establish and enforce standard operating procedures for international shipments, including:
o    Commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and mill test reports
o    Proper application of Incoterms to define risk and cost transfer
•    Support multi location operations across North America, Europe, and Asia by providing centralized trade compliance guidance.
Risk Management & Internal Controls
•    Conduct denied party and restricted party screening for customers, suppliers, and logistics partners.
•    Monitor geopolitical and regulatory changes that may impact metals sourcing, tariffs, embargoes, or sanctions.
•    Lead internal investigations, voluntary disclosures, and corrective actions when compliance issues arise.
Financial & Strategic Trade Programs
•    Identify and implement duty mitigation strategies such as:
o    Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
o    Duty drawback
o    Tariff engineering opportunities

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