Manager - Global Trade Compliance

WHO WE ARE 

We’re a global team of over 20,000 engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and sustaining service experts who partner with customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service. 

From surgical devices and health monitors to warehouse robotics and space products, we partner with our customers to help create the products that build a better world.

Whether you’re looking to start, make a change or advance your career, find your path at Plexus Corp. and make an impact.

WHY WE LOVE IT 

Engaging and challenging projects that fulfill and develop you. People that inspire and empower you to realize your full potential. Leadership and development programs to support your career goals.  

We believe that our people create our best Plexus.  At Plexus, we value the ideas generated by our collective uniqueness and recognize that the diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives of our team members enable us to create the innovative products that build a better world. Because of this, we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.  

HOW YOU WILL DO IT

Purpose Statement:  The Manager - Global Trade Compliance will work with various teams to develop and implement the global trade strategy at local, regional and global levels, including enhancing export compliance controls, developing trade compliance policies and procedures, deploying technology solutions to enable international trade management operations, and facilitating governance through metrics, audits, training and risk assessment. This role will support generation of long-term scalable & sustainable compliance strategies, support customer solutions creation, and support investigations regarding potential compliance violations.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Act as Plexus subject matter expert on import and export trade regulations to provide trade solutions to the Sites, Regions, and customers by balancing regulatory expertise with operational execution. Provide escalation support to resolve issues and develop customer solutions that balance compliance and execution.  
• Build trusted partnerships across the Sites, Regions, and Business and within the trade industry to support execution and enhancement of the Global Trade strategy to mitigate trade risks for Plexus and our customers. 
• Support global trade technology implementation and operational excellence to ensure compliant and efficient movement of products and information for appropriately sharing and controlling of technical data.
• Draft and update trade-related standard operating procedures, work instructions, process mapping, and other governance documents, as well as conduct relevant develop and deliver enterprise-wide training on Global Trade topics.
• Responsible for effectively managing all aspects of continuous improvement projects and compliance initiatives projects with minimal assistance and oversight.  Assemble and coordinate the activities of a project team to execute more complex and cross-cutting projects, and successfully manage and implement changes within the Company resulting from such projects.
• Assist with technology, hardware, and software commodity jurisdictions, Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) determinations and export licensing.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Typically requires a minimum of 6 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or equivalent experience.

Other Qualifications:  

• Advanced Computer Skills.
• Advanced Decision Making and Problem Solving Skills.
• Advanced Verbal and Written Communication Skills.
• Advanced Google Workspace or MS Office Skills Specifically (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Access).
• General office equipment and materials.

Physical Requirements:  

• Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.

Travel Requirements:  

• Less than 40%

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements.  If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at GHQ.TA@plexus.com. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you.

The email address above is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and upon completion of a confidentiality agreement.

Our Values and How We Lead behaviors guide our processes. Plexus does not make employment decisions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourage all to apply today!