International Trade Compliance Manager
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LMUKA11080
L5134I / Intl Licensing Anlsis Asc Mgr
Ampthill
Ampthill - Functional
Description of Business Environment:
This role offers an exciting opportunity to join the world’s largest defence company,
Lockheed Martin, an acknowledged leader in technology and its application in solving
complex, real world problems. Known particularly for our design, development, fielding and
support of military systems and weaponry, we are also a technology leader in Security and
Data Management.
Since its creation in 1999, Lockheed Martin UK has grown steadily both organically and by
acquisition. In 2005 LMUK acquired INSYS (formerly Hunting Engineering) based just
outside Ampthill, Beds; now Lockheed Martin UK Ampthill Limited. Since 2005, the
Ampthill headcount has doubled and the site has become a leading UK defence
engineering company, delivering on a broad range of contracts for the MoD, and
performing as prime contractor for the wider UK market and international defence
ministries.
Our core business focuses on systems design, including the extensive use of software,
platform integration, manufacture, update and support of armoured fighting vehicles,
C4ISTAR platforms, guided weapon technology and systems research in areas such as
ballistic missile defence and composite fabrication. The business depends on interaction
with Lockheed Martin in the US and trades with suppliers and customers outside of the UK
with the resulting need for appropriate export licensing and compliance
Specific Job Description:
Reporting to Ampthill General Counsel and managing a team of two Trade Compliance
Analysts, the International Trade Compliance Manager will be responsible for trade
compliance including specifically compliance with UK and US export licensing
requirements and for applicable import controls. The Trade Compliance team is
responsible for overseeing/arranging shipment of goods to and from site and transfers of
export controlled technical data.
The successful candidate will be required to interact with internal and external
stakeholders and be the "go to" person for any employee with any trade controls
compliance issues or queries. They will be responsible for all export and import activities,
representing LMUK Ampthill to Government agencies responsible for auditing compliance,
developing and maintaining a Training Plan for the identification, delivery and evaluation of
International Trade related training across the business together with provision of
guidance on all aspects of International Trade.
Required Skills:
 The candidate should have experience working within the Defence/Aerospace Industry
 The candidate must have a good understanding of UK import and export requirements
for military products and a good basic understanding of US ITAR and EAR regulations
including their impact in the UK.
 The role requires good administration, communication and organisational skills.
 The candidate must be prepared to present training material, export presentations and
participate in external industry meetings if required.
 The applicant should have the ability regularly to contribute to the development of new
concepts, techniques, and standards and will be considered as a focal point at Ampthill
for all aspects of UK and US Export regulations.
 The applicant must be able to perform in a customer focussed business environment,
cope with competing priorities without significant direction and must be able to work to
and achieve set objectives and targets as required by the business.
 The candidate should have some experience/understanding of the overlap between
and layered requirements of security, export and section 5 compliance
 Experience working for a UK subsidiary of a US deference company is an advantage
but not a prerequisite
 Also an advantage but not a requirement is experience of exporting military equipment
to the Middle East
 The candidate should ideally have some commercial experience/background as well as
Trade Compliance or otherwise be able to demonstrate an understanding of how to
deliver the role of Trade Compliance within a business focussed environment
Standard Job Description:
Manages the planning and coordination of import/export activities, including the flow of
traffic to/from foreign destinations, related customer service, brokerage and customs
transactions. Responsible for coordinating employee recruitment, selection and training,
performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
Directs the compliance with federal and foreign regulations governing the shipment,
receipt and documentation of imported/exported products. Directs research and
resolutions to customer or supplier issues. Oversees liaisons with internal and external
worldwide import/export operations and organizations. Manages negotiation with foreign
customers to develop handling agreements. Oversees liaisons with U.S. customs
representatives to resolve problems
Typical Minimum Education & Experience:
Ideally require Bachelors degree from an accredited college and capability typically
achieved through extensive professional experience. Will also consider individuals with
equivalent experience / combined education.
Considered an expert, authority in discipline.