Amerex- Trade Compliance Specialist

Amerex Corporation is the world’s largest and most innovative manufacturer of hand portable and wheeled extinguishers for commercial and industrial applications. Our state-of the-art gas detection systems along with pre-engineered fire suppression systems for vehicles, commercial cooking operations, and industrial applications have earned Amerex a reputation for excellence in the fire suppression industry.

While other companies have been in the industry longer than Amerex, no other company has surpassed the quality, service and innovation provided by Amerex Corporation since its founding in 1971. With quality products, constant innovation and excellent customer support, Amerex Corporation is unsurpassed in its pioneering efforts to provide better fire protection throughout the world.

All Amerex positions follow a culture that aligns with eight guiding principles as follow: Teamwork, Excellence, Communication, Leadership, Environment, Safety, Accountability and Trust. These principles may be illustrated as a compass that provides personal guidance to help team members navigate through situations which may be encountered daily at work. They are the guiding beliefs that we share with our parent company, McWane, Inc. Our continued commitment to and alignment with the McWane Way will lead to positive results in our company and our communities.

About this role: 

The Trade Compliance Specialist is responsible for managing global trade compliance activity while supporting the company’s growth objectives.  This role is based at Amerex Corporate Headquarters in Trussville, AL. This role reports to the Sales & Customer Support Director and works across the company to provide product trade compliance guidance as well as building/maintaining product trade compliance records.  This individual will respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, providing guidance as required to maintain the company’s compliance responsibilities.

What You'll Do: 

• Performs in-depth regulatory, organizational, and/or technical analysis of trade compliance related issues.
• Provides guidance to multiple departments within the organization, including but not limited to Management, Customer Service, Shipping, Purchasing, Defense Group that have a direct or indirect impact on the company’s trade activities.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain data related to the company’s trade activity (Imports, Exports, Country of Origin, Free Trade, and other special programs).

• Consults and assists in the design, development, and implementation of business processes that effectively meet business goals and objectives while remaining compliant
• Support the internal audit program, identifying areas of risk while supporting/tracking corrective action
• Understand and apply import/export requirements for countries where Amerex Corporation operates
• Maintain a thorough familiarity with company policies and procedures. Appropriately apply policies and procedures in compliance with government laws.

Who You Are:

• Business Administration/International Degree or equivalent or import/export related work experience is a plus.
• General knowledge of guidelines on export licensing, ruling and jurisdictions.
• General knowledge of US Customs trade regulations, US Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) regulations.
• Knowledge of Buy America and Made in USA Regulations preferred.
• USMCA and other Free Trade Agreements for which the US participates, preferred.
• Global trade compliance expertise, consisting of 1-5 years managing multiple, complex trade compliance responsibilities for an entity with global operations.
• Knowledge of corporate trade compliance programs and issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Competency in Microsoft Office and D365.

What We Offer:

• Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• Affordable Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans
• Company-paid Life and AD&D, STD, and LTD Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.