International Trade Compliance Manager

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