Global Trade Compliance Manager - Phoenix, United States - ASM Company

Description

Manager, Global Trade Compliance

This role will give you the opportunity to be part of the ASM Global Trade Compliance team, that has the responsibility to ensure that ASM global businesses are conducted in compliance with the various international export control laws and regulations, sanctions and customs regulations. You will play a hands-on part in developing the trade compliance program, policies and procedures, and provide trade compliance guidance and trainings to increase the compliance awareness within the organization. In this role, you will report to the Global Trade Compliance Senior Director. This role falls under the Legal department

Responsibilities:

Strategy & Roadmap

Assess, update and execute the global trade compliance program for one of the worlds

leading wafer production equipment suppliers

Work closely with engineering teams to classify items such as hardware, technology and

software from export control, determine the applicable export control jurisdiction(s).

Contribute to the implementation of the global strategy for Sanction & Export Controls; co-

develop supporting policies and procedures

Track and monitor the U.S., European Union, Italian and other international trade compliance

regulations updates and changes relevant to ASM

Support in investigations, audits and risk- assessments of export control, sanctions and

program functions, root cause analysis on deficiencies, and the development and management

of resulting corrective action plans and appropriate policies and procedures

Cooperate and Collaborate:

Classify items for export control classification number ECCN;

Work cooperatively and proactively with the various functions to ensure compliance with all

relevant export, customs, sanctions, laws and regulations

Establish a strong relationship with the ASM employees to ensure cooperation and assistance

in the successful implantation of export control related projects

Develop and educate internal clients on trade compliance best practices.

Policy adherence and compliance management:

Maintain and improve internal compliance plans for our entity in Italy

Execute and monitor the export controls necessary to ensure compliance

Ensure the prioritization of business-critical trade compliance infrastructure and resources as

part of the broader program requirements (e.g. screening, training programs, audits, internal

risk assessments, variations and classifications)

Participate in reviews of export control related incidents

Implementation of policies and procedures to safeguard compliance with ASMs Global

Sanctions & Export Control Strategy

Oversee the application of export control, trade compliance regulatory actions on complex

business operations to ensure compliance

Provide advice on export control risks and controls/measures. If required work closely with

external advisors.

Education and Experience

Bachelor or masters degree or equivalent experience in trade compliance / export controls.

6+ years of trade compliance experience working in multinational exporting corporations or

organizations (including experience building and leading a global team) preferably in the high-

tech or semiconductor Industry and/or at a company with a US parent company.

Subject matter expertise of US Export Administration Regulation (EAR) is a must have. The

candidate must have an in-depth and advanced knowledge of the EAR.

Knowledge on the EAR latest rules on China such as MEU, MIEU, etc. is required.

Experience on ECCN classification is required.

Result-driven, impeccable time management skills, able to demonstrate hands-on ownership

and accountability

Strong analytical skills, able to translate complex business issues into simple problem

statements as well as clear processes and actions

Exceptional standards of integrity and ethic, which act as the basis for strong stakeholder

relationships

Able to balance a curious and strategic mindset for influencing change on trade and export

controls

Must be very hands on and operationally focused.

We are able to provide relocation support if necessary for the successful candidate

Why Trade Compliance at ASM?

Working in close contact with senior management in a fast and result driven international environment. A individual contributor position in a dedicated team of experienced professionals at the HQ of a fast-growing leading company in the global semiconductor industry. ASM is an international, professional and inclusive workplace in a high paced industry, where you can generate impact in a short period of time. Next to that, ASM offers a competitive base pay, benefits and variable pay, a relocation plan (when applicable) and personal and leadership development through an annual personal performance and growth plan.