Trade Compliance Operations PM, Trade Compliance Services

Arlington, VA, United States

Description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security is looking for an experienced Trade Compliance Program Manager (PM) to support our business on a broad range of import and export compliance matters. You will interact with AWS Security, Development, Datacenter Engineering, AWS Services, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, Legal, Tax, and other internal businesses and external stakeholders to drive trade compliance initiative. This position will report to the North America Regional Trade Compliance Manager within the Global Trade and Product Compliance (GPTC) organization for AWS Security in Seattle.

AWS is at the forefront of providing a broad set of global cloud-based services including compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, deep Machine learning, robotics, and enterprise applications, to help organizations move faster, lower IT costs, and scale. This is a dynamic business within Amazon.com, and one of the worlds fastest growing and evolving companies, with a team of exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. GTPC is responsible for ensuring that the infrastructure equipment necessary to support the AWS services are imported/exported in a compliant manner across the multiple countries where AWS operates and will expand.

Key job responsibilities

Build and own core trade compliance processes and analytical rhythms to align with subsidiary and key programs objectives

Establish and manage positive business relations with key stakeholders and business teams.

Manage daily tasks related to providing import/export compliance guidance in global markets with key focus internal asset transfer to support AWS trade activities, including conducting research, updating status reports, and coordinating team deliverables.

Assist with technology, hardware, and software trade classification, including: Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), Schedule B, and Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

Interface with internal and external functional partners to identify and rectify any information/process gaps

Develop, document, and maintain operational processes and procedures

Build communications and training plans to ensure all internal and external partners are aware and aligned to trade compliance processes

Monitor import/export regulatory or procedural changes that could impact planning for import or related requirements in the All Regions, and clearly communicate those guidelines to stakeholders during the export/import planning process

Generate and contribute to performance requirements, timelines, and metrics for all related activities

Proactively identify and drive process improvement initiatives

Build and maintain a strict adherence to reporting and assessments

About the team

Diverse Experiences

Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasnt followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, dont let it stop you from applying.

Why Amazon Security?

At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazons products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.

Inclusive Team Culture

In Amazon Security, its in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.

Training & Career Growth

Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, theres nothing we cant achieve.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Arlington, VA, USA | Portland, OR, USA | Seattle, WA, USA

Basic Qualifications

5+ years of direct experience with customs and trade compliance

5+ years direct experience handling imports and/or exports Customs clearance operations and escalations

3+ years experience leveraging technology to drive process improvements

Preferred Qualifications

Prior government/regulatory agency experience

Regulatory legal or technical experience

Bachelor's and/or Masters Degree

Customs Brokerage License

Experience using data driven process improvement tools and metrics

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $91,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $196,300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.