Trade Compliance Manager

Company Overview

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases (the “Group”) is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Nikkiso ACD is an engineering and manufacturing company specializing in machinery designed to operate at cryogenic temperatures as low as - 420 degrees Fahrenheit, the boiling point of Liquid hydrogen. For over 50 years, Nikkiso ACD has specialized in centrifugal and reciprocating pumps as well as turbines for air separation. Nikkiso ACD has the most diversified product line in the industry covering nearly every application requiring pumps or turboexpanders.

This position is based at Nikkiso ACD, LLC, located in Santa Ana, CA.

Job Overview

The Trade Compliance Manager will be responsible for ensuring Nikkiso ACD's compliance with applicable U.S. export and import laws and regulations while supporting the Company's international logistics operations. This highly dynamic role balances oversight of the Company's trade compliance program with day-to-day import/export operations to minimize regulatory risk while supporting business objectives and customer requirements.

The Trade Compliance Manager will work collaboratively across multiple functional areas, including Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and Finance, as well as with the Nikkiso Group companies worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Manage ACD's U.S. Export Compliance Program, including control points that meet compliance requirements while minimizing the impact on business operations.
• Work cooperatively and proactively across the Group’s functional units to ensure that all of ACD’s exports are in full compliance with U.S. export laws and regulations.
• Manage and maintain export classification information (ECCNs and Schedule B numbers), as well as submit commodity classification requests to the BIS as needed.
• Support the Company's import compliance activities, including HTS classification, country of origin determinations, and coordination with customs brokers to ensure compliance with applicable import regulations.
• Oversee daily import and export operations, ensuring timely movement of international shipments while maintaining compliance with applicable trade regulations.
• Supervise the Import/Export team, providing direction, prioritization, training, and performance management.
• Manage relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and other logistics service providers to support efficient international transportation operations.
• Review draft letters of credit to ensure the terms are acceptable with coordinating documents required for presentations for payment.
• Ensure that recordkeeping and reporting requirements are met and maintained so that audits can be completed quickly and without material issues.
• Develop and deliver trade compliance training to employees on applicable export controls, import compliance requirements, and their roles in maintaining compliance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for trade compliance and international logistics questions, providing guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Monitor regulatory changes and inform ACD and the Group as needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations.
• Working knowledge of U.S. import regulations and customs processes.
• Experience in:
  • Developing and maintaining export compliance policies and procedures.
  • Conducting restricted party screenings.
  • Using SNAP-R and ACE.
  • Classifying commodities for export and import.
  • Reviewing commercial letters of credit.
  • Coordinating international freight movements.
  • Managing relationships with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
• Experience with the following is a plus:
  • Export control regimes in the EU and Asia, including sanctions programs.
  • Manufacturing environment.
  • International transportation and logistics operations.
• Promotes and supports a culture of compliance and adherence to global trade laws and regulations.
• Excellent problem solving, strong analytical skills and sound judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in export compliance, ideally with a manufacturing company.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position directly supervises the Import/Export team, including responsibility for employee coaching, work assignment, training, and performance management.

Work Environment

This job will operate in a professional office environment and will require the routine use of standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers and smartphones.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required will include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This job will also require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool, as necessary.

Other Duties

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.

Pay Rate: $95,000 - $135,000

EEOC Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled:

Nikkiso CEIG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.