Principal Specialist, Global Trade

Date Posted:

Country:
Canada

Location:
LOC South Service Road West,Oakville,Ontario,L6L 5Y7,Canada

Position Role Type:
Unspecified

As a
Principal Specialist
, you will join the
Advanced Structures division
supporting the Global Trade program for our
Oakville, Canada site
. This role will be responsible for contributing to key global trade compliance infrastructure elements including people, processes/procedures and training as well as collaborating closely with functional groups across the organization and championing compliant business practices in the intricate landscape of export and import regulations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a high-energy, fast-paced environment, developing relationships with internal and external customers.

The
Principal Specialist, Global Trade
(GT) team member will support our Canadian operations from the Oakville site, as follows:

• Lead the Import / Export program for Collins Aerospace – Canada
• Responsible for all export and import activities from / into Canada for our Goodrich Landing Systems (Collins Aerospace) business
• Manage and direct the export and import compliance initiatives across our business and assist with the draft, review, training, and implementation of international trade compliance regulations, policies, procedures, and audit programs, in alignment with Collins/RTX corporate initiatives
• Provide support and guidance on various Global Trade initiatives, as required.

What You Will Do
:

• Evaluate all government agency requirements applicable to imported /exported products (e.g. CBSA, Global Affairs, Controlled Goods Program, ITAR, EAR)
• Identify duty mitigation opportunities for the business and help operationalize mitigation programs to reduce financial risks
• Troubleshoot the clearance of imported goods when necessary
• Coordinate with customs brokers regarding Importer of Record guidelines, COO, OGA ('Other Government Agency'), ADD/CVD, and delivery of imported merchandise
• Draft and manage Canadian export permits issued from Global Affairs Canada
• Determine Export Classification and Jurisdiction of items (i.e.: ECCN, USML, ECL, CGP) with support from internal stakeholders (i.e.: Engineering, Procurement)
• Conduct monthly site audits to ensure compliance with governmental regulations
• Conduct periodic customs / exports / imports compliance training
• Develop and implement Global Trade Procedures and Standard Work
• Support Global Trade Investigations Team, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions for customs and / or GT escapes with related reporting requirements
• Assist with Site GT Council Meetings and report implementation status to Site Manager and GT leadership
• Provide guidance to the site on trade compliance matters (SME)
• Must be willing to participate in the Aircraft on Ground (AOG) afterhours program and other related compliance activities

Must Have Qualifications:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior experience in Global Trade or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum 3 years' experience in Global Trade
• Experience in export and import operations
• Experience with government regulations including CBSA regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Canadian Customs Broker License accreditation ("CSCB") and/or Certified Customs Specialist designation ("CCS")
• Experience in a multi-national, high-tech business environment, especially aerospace / defense sector
• Knowledge of the Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• Experience in global logistics operations
• Familiarity with Canada Border Services Agency regulations , Import Export Permits Act / Export Control List, ITAR, EAR, and other countries' laws and regulations governing customs and international trade
• Experience with SAP – GTS

Successful candidate must meet all requirements under ITAR and CCGP
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• Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
• Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will be required to be on site 3 days a week. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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