Trade Compliance Manager

Position Overview

• Extraordinary opportunity to join Honeywell's India/APAC Export Compliance organization.
• Contribute to a world-renowned company with an impressive lineup of products and technology.
• Share in a commitment to excellence by collaborating with extraordinary managers and being part of a unified vision—creating products and services that delight customers.
• Looking for individuals with integrity, personal accountability, commitment to excellence, proactive thinking, and who are team players.

Role Overview

• The Export Compliance Manager will be responsible for ensuring the company's export activities comply with all applicable international trade regulations and sanctions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain export compliance programs, policies, and procedures to mitigate risks associated with global trade.
• Deep understanding of export control laws, sanctions regulations, and global trade practices required.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance:
• Monitor, interpret, and provide guidance on export controls and sanctions regulations from various jurisdictions, including India, ASEAN, United States, etc.
• Policy Development:
• Develop and maintain comprehensive export compliance policies and procedures to ensure adherence to international trade laws and regulations.
• Risk Assessment:
• Conduct and/or support regular risk assessments of export activities to identify potential compliance issues and develop mitigation strategies.
• Training and Education:
• Design and deliver training programs to educate employees on export control regulations, sanctions compliance, and internal policies.
• Monitor and Testing:
• Conduct monitoring and testing to ensure compliance with export control laws and sanctions regulations.
• Prepare reports and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
• Licensing and Permits:
• Manage the process for obtaining export licenses, permits, and other authorizations required for international trade activities.
• Trade Documentation:
• Ensure that all export-related documentation is accurate, complete, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including finance and operations teams, to ensure cohesive and compliant export practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, international trade, business administration, law, or a related field.
• Master's degree or other post-graduate degree or relevant certification (e.g., Certified Export Compliance Professional) is preferred.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in export compliance, international trade, or a related field, with a proven track record of managing export compliance programs.
• Knowledge:
• Strong working knowledge of export control laws, sanctions regulations, and international trade practices.
• Strong command of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and associated military end use/user rules, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and U.S. sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
• Skills:
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and provide clear guidance to stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail:
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-Solving:
• Proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and address compliance issues effectively.
• Ethics:
• High ethical standards and integrity in handling sensitive and confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with international regulations and experience with investigating and researching companies and individuals for export and sanctions risks.
• Experience working in a complex, matrixed, global environment.
• Certifications:
• Certification in export compliance or related areas (e.g., Certified Export Compliance Professional) is highly desirable.
• Technical Expertise:
• Familiarity with export compliance software (e.g., SAP Global Trade Solutions (GTS), Descartes OCR Ease) and tools for managing trade compliance processes.