Working at Watlow

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a great living and be part of a thriving cross functional community? Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone and lead with service and humility.

About the Role

Global Trade Compliance Manager with Focus on U.S. and Americas Import and Export Compliance is located in our Advanced Technology Center in St. Louis, MO and is responsible for ensuring compliance with regional import and export trade laws and regulations, with a global view. This position will develop, lead, implement and maintain initiatives relating to the execution of global trade compliance initiatives necessary to maintain acceptable levels of compliance, risk avoidance, cost management, and instill mastery throughout the business in region.

The Global Trade Compliance Manager oversees Watlow's adherence to all pertinent U.S. and Americas trade laws, working closely with U.S. agencies like CBP, BIS and DDTC and ensuring compliance with all applicable import and export related regulations. Additionally, this role is responsible for overseeing import and export compliance across North, South, and Central American countries, ensuring a thorough, regionally-applicable approach to trade activities.

Your Key Responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate within a unified global trade compliance team, integrating efforts with our central enterprise team in the US and encompassing regional global trade compliance teams across EMEA, APAC, and LATAM.
• Manage and enforce compliance programs adhering to U.S. trade regulations while liaising actively with relevant government agencies.
• Navigate and ensure compliance with trade regulations in North, South, and Central American countries, adapting strategies to various regulatory environments.
• Develop, implement, and refine trade compliance policies and strategies that cater to both U.S. and broader Americas' distinct regulatory frameworks.
• Lead the regional compliance team, imparting expert knowledge, and ensuring adherence to U.S. and international trade laws within the Americas.
• Establish and maintain robust relationships with regulatory bodies across the Americas to ensure up-to-the-minute compliance with all emerging trade policies and regulations.
• Provide continuous education and training related to U.S. and Americas trade compliance for internal teams to foster a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory landscape.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and minimum of 7 years of experience in global trade compliance, with a strong emphasis on U.S. and broader Americas compliance management.

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Expertise in U.S. trade laws and regulations.
• Proficient knowledge of trade regulations across the Americas and experience dealing with various regulatory bodies.
• Proven leadership, strategic planning, and robust communication skills.
• Must be able to keep knowledge and subject matter expertise current.
• Defense industry experience.
• Semiconductor industry experience.
• Project management experience.
• Spanish language proficiency.
• Industry certifications, licenses, and active participation in global trade, facilitation, and compliance community.

This role requires access to controlled technology and is exclusively available to U.S. citizens. Eligibility is contingent upon successfully passing a background check, ensuring no U.S. Department of Defense or Department of Energy security clearances have ever been denied or revoked. Additionally, dual citizens must obtain specific U.S. government authorization to be considered for placement.

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan

The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us. The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:

• Annual Achievement Award
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Onsite wellness clinic
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Diversity & Inclusion

We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member's individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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