Export & Customs Compliance Officer - Aero/Defence

The Export & Customs Compliance Officer will be responsible to establish and implement procedures to ensure compliance with European Customs and International Customs and other applicable local government agency regulations, including Ministry of Arms and Department of State in relation to import and export control compliance. Be the legal representative between the business and the French Export Control Authority to comply with requirements related to inventory, control, sale and export of Military components.

Role - Export & Customs Compliance Officer

Location - Paris, France

Type - Permanent position

Salary - €70,000-€80,000 (DOE) + benefits

Key responsibilities for the Export & Customs Compliance Officer role and not limited to:

• Support demands from internal requesting areas regarding import and export shipments.
• Oversee the identification and classification (HTSUS and others as applicable) of parts (mostly applied to aircraft) to ensure international shipping compliance.
• Review, implement and maintain record-keeping systems and databases to comply with Customs and international compliance requirements.
• Obtain necessary information internally and externally (vendors, customers, regulatory agencies, etc.) to ensure proper logistics coordination for imports and exports.
• Oversees and advise of applicable tax laws in all the countries that parts are exported to.
• Final review of shipments of parts for civilian and military aircraft to ensure compliance with the Export Administration Regulation (EAR) and Arms Export Control Act (ITAR).
• Perform and support regular internal/external audits, including customs brokers, to identify, disclose and/or work to fix any potential import/export concern.
• Ensure the necessary information for the preparation of documents and licenses with suppliers or vendors, attorneys, government representatives, etc. Interface with internal/external customers, foreign order administration, customs officers and other functional areas to ensure coordination and logistics of shipments.
• Validate the controls and updates of records related to licenses expiration's, amendments, and new applications, as well as the specifications defined for each item in terms of price, quantity, dates, etc.
• Submit and/or approve documents to be submitted to the attorneys for compliance evaluation.
• Support flagging for value reconciliation with Customs Authorities

Key skills and experience required for the Export & Customs Compliance Officer role and not limited to:

• International regulations regarding export control, customs brokerage, and trade compliance.
• Transfer, export, and import processes and regulations in France, the EU, and the United States.
• French and English (fluency required).

To apply for this Export Compliance Officer / Export Compliance Specialist / Trade Compliance Officer / Trade Compliance Specialist / Customs Compliance Officer / Customs Compliance Specialist / Export & Customs Compliance Officer / Export & Customs Compliance Specialist role, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.