Import/Export Manager

Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. is the leading supplier of ion implant equipment to semiconductor manufacturers, enabling them to pack more, higher performing transistors into computer chips that are revolutionizing the electronics industry. Customers have made Varian Semiconductor the market leader in ion implant because of its architecturally superior products that lower their costs and improve their productivity.  Varian Semiconductor operates globally and is headquartered in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

 

IMPORT/EXPORT MANAGER

 

Varian Semiconductor has an opportunity for an Import/Export Manager to support its global operation.  This position is a highly visible position both internally and externally and is critical to managing the expeditious flow of international trade. The Import/Export Manager ensures worldwide import/export legal compliance, provides import/export administration controls for US and Foreign Government rules and regulations, including appropriate import/export licensing for all shipments and technology transfers. You will review contracts for required clauses and identifies omissions, interface with internal and external customers, US and foreign order processing administrators, freight forwarders, US and Foreign Customs officers and other functional areas to ensure compliance for all import/export and re-export shipments.

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Responsible for the development, implementation and management of a corporate import/export compliance program and assisting business to identify trade licensing requirements and strategies

• Provide assistance in determining Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) and Harmonized tariff codes. Interface with Engineering, Procurement, Program Management and New Product Development groups to gather the necessary data on the products to properly classify the goods

• Prepare import and export applications such as BIS 748 and OFAC for submission to various U.S. Government agencies, as required

• Provide day-to-day assistance on compliance with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), OFAC and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR19) Chapter 1 parts 1-199, including deemed export/import and other related issues

• Monitor all import and export documentation, assuring compliance to applicable trade laws, country of origin, customs invoices and current tariffs

• Assist in maintenance of product and technology matrix systems

• Reconcile screening for denied parties

• Support business units with customs documentation, compliance pre-entry, investigations, duty and tariff matters

• Investigate and resolve complex, cross functional/company and multi–location export and import compliance issues

• Coordinate communication of information to appropriate departments to facilitate compliance. Partner with Operations and Logistics, Sales and Marketing, Corporate Communications, Purchasing and Human Resources to optimize trade facilitation, costs, risk, security and services. Provide day-to-day guidance to these internal customers

• Act as the primary interface with relevant agencies (Commerce, State, Customs, etc.) for all import and export compliance activities

• Initiate periodic audits, assessments or reviews of trade control systems and develop procedures for measuring compliance

• Provide essential training, both domestic and international, to ensure impacted employees understand and follow specific legal principles involving laws and regulations regarding the importation and exportation of goods

• Maintain Trade Compliance records in accordance with all customs and commerce regulations and ensure FDA, FCC, Manufacturing Affidavits, DRAM certificates, Fumigation Certificates and other required forms are provided and on file for parts requiring this information.

• Establish/update import/export control procedures

 

Qualifications:

 

• Must possess a minimum of 6 years in import and export controls with at least 2 years at the management level. Experience with a multinational organization highly desired.

• Practical interpretation and knowledge of US trade regulations and OFAC regulations and knowledge and understanding of FDA and FCC regulations.

• Direct experience with automated denied party screening systems and US government online licensing application procedures.

• Experience implementing import/export control programs and establishing strategic direction and presenting to managers, clients, customers and government agencies.

• Bachelors degree required

 

Please apply on-line at: http://www.vsea.com/HR/jobpost.nsf/home

 

This position involves access to export controlled technology which is subject to U.S. Department of Commerce export control regulations.  Otherwise qualified candidates must meet these export control requirements or a deemed export license from the Commerce Department before a final job offer can be extended.