Export Controls Specialist
DESCRIPCIÓN DEL PUESTO
Husky TechnologiesTM a company with a strong foundation built on innovation, close customer relationships, a strong sense of community and a unique culture and values. We are looking for people with the inspiration and talent to develop with us as we pursue our ambitious growth strategy.
Husky TechnologiesTM offers a wealth of opportunity for personal growth and development. Most importantly, Husky Technologies TM offers an opportunity to work with – and be challenged by – a team of great people. Our success is possible because of the creativity, intelligence and passion of our people around the world and their desire to lead change. At the same time, we are not afraid to expect a lot and strive for leadership in all of our key markets. We are a company taking on new challenges and for the right people this means exceptional career development opportunities, the chance to be part of a team that is the best in the world at what we do and the experience that comes from working in an environment that demands constant transformation and innovation.
Husky TechnologiesTM Canadian manufacturing facilities and global headquarters are located in Bolton, Ontario on a large, beautiful campus located just 20 minutes north of Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. Features include a fitness and wellness center, intramural sports activities, on-site cafeteria, and clean, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with outstanding safety records. We offer a great work environment and competitive total compensation package, including above market retirement savings plan and market competitive group benefits.
Husky TechnologiesTM is an exciting company with tremendous potential. We have a great team and great expectations. If you are attracted to bold goals, believe in uncompromising honesty, support mutual respect, care about environmental responsibility, have a passion for excellence and a desire to make a positive contribution – then we want you to join the Husky TechnologiesTM team!
Position Overview:
Husky Technologies’ Trade Compliance team is globally integrated, supporting operations across the Americas region (North, Central, South). The team, in collaboration with the Legal Department, establishes and monitors processes and policies that ensure Husky’s strict adherence to Export Controls and global Sanctions programs. We are seeking an Export Controls Specialist to join our Bolton office as a member of the North American team to increase regional compliance and support our global program objectives.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Global Trade Compliance Manager, you will support the Trade Compliance team in implementing and improving the Export Controls Compliance program within the North America region. Key responsibilities include conducting regulatory and transactional due diligence, promoting compliance awareness, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to classify products, manage data, and meet export control obligations. This role is pivotal in ensuring Husky’s ongoing compliance with global export regulations specific to the North American region.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Regulatory Compliance (North America Focus):
· Stay up to date on export laws, regulations monitoring, and sanctions/embargoes in the USA and Canada, ensuring Husky’s North American operations comply with all regional requirements.
· Apply specific export control laws and sanctions, ensuring regional operations align with global trade compliance standards.
Conduct internal audits of Husky’s North American export transactions to confirm full regulatory compliance; identify and address areas for improvement.
2. Classification and Core Duties:
• Collaborate with Engineering and Supply Chain to classify products according to relevant export control lists (ECCN classifications, Wassenaar Arrangement, etc.) to determine North American export controls on Husky’s parts for all transactions originating in or involving North America (in particular the US) region.
• Support sanction ownership and denied party screening for all of Husky’s business partners and transactional parties (customers, suppliers/vendors, and financial institutions); Work with third party vendors to ensure software and configurations are maintained.
• Manage and validate End-Use/End-User certifications (EUCs) for all Husky’s North and South American-based transactional business partners.
• Distribute, collect, and store “Know Your Customer” (KYC) questionnaire document for all of Husky’s North and South American-based NEW business partners.
3. Licensing and Documentation:
· Assess and determine the necessity of export licenses, including for re-exports. Prepare and submit applications to regional government agencies.
· Maintain accurate documentation, including export declarations, licenses, and compliance certificates for regional transactions.
4. Collaboration and Communication:
· Work closely with Legal, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Sales teams to ensure alignment with export control standards.
· Provide the internal business partners with any urgent updates and changes in trade regulations or our standard processes.
· Liaise with regional regulatory government bodies, customs officials, and other relevant authorities.
5. Risk Mitigation and Due Diligence:
· Perform due diligence and risk assessments to ensure compliance with export laws associated with sensitive products and technologies.
· Brainstorm strategies to minimize compliance risks and prevent violations and penalties within the region.
Required Experience & Education:
Experience: 5+ years in export controls with a focus on relevant regulations.
Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of regional and global export control regulations, including those in the US and CA, with EMEA and China regulations as a plus.
Educational Background: Degree in a relevant field, with a preference for scientific or engineering fields.
Global Expertise: Experience working in multinational settings, providing guidance on international trade, sanctions, and export control matters.
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate compliance requirements to non-technical internal and external business partners effectively.
Problem-Solving Abilities: Keen attention to detail, strong regulatory knowledge and interpretation skills, and an ability to make well-reasoned decisions.
Analytics Capabilities: Strong skills in Microsoft Office (client deliverable level Excel and PowerPoint experience); Able to conduct mass data clean up and ensure ongoing data management.
Husky TechnologiesTM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. Husky Technologies TM also values being a great place to work and strives to maintain a safe workplace. Accordingly, Husky TechnologiesTM conditions all offers of employment on satisfactory completion of background checks.
Husky TechnologiesTM is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the member of the Talent Acquisition team in a timely fashion of any disabilities that requires accommodation measures in order to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
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