Manager, Global Trade Compliance

<strong>Job Description<br><br></strong>At Wolfspeed, we do amazing things in a human way.<br><br>We know that the achievements of our organization are due to the passion, hard work and creativity of our employees. We celebrate different perspectives to foster excellence across our organization, and our goal is to make diversity a foundation of what we do. We are proudly building an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work.<br><br><ul><li>Enjoy doing things that people say can’t be done? Innovation is at the center of everything we do. </li><li>Hate red tape? We remove roadblocks instead of creating them. </li><li>Working parent? We provide childcare assistance and paid parental leave. </li><li>Student? We offer continuing education assistance. </li><li>Looking for community? There are many ways to get involved, from Employee Resource Groups to local outreach. <br><br></li></ul><strong>Here’s The Gist<br><br></strong>Wolfspeed is seeking a detail-oriented Global Trade Compliance Manager to oversee and ensure adherence to complex international import/export laws (like EAR/ITAR). The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive support for trade compliance matters in accordance with local and international regulations, ensuring adherence to U.S. Export and Import control laws among other requirements.<br><br><strong>The Day-to-Day<br><br></strong><ul><li>Support, implement and maintain global trade compliance programs (internal controls, procedures, policies, documentation etc.). </li><li>Monitor, interpret and uide internal stakeholders regarding changes in trade laws and assess risk and business impacts. </li><li>Collaborate with various functional areas to identify export/import needs and provide guidance on international trade compliance regulations. </li><li>Oversee customs brokerage, screen restricted parties, manage recordkeeping, and ensure proper documentation for shipments. </li><li>Apply knowledge of US (EAR/ITAR), EU, and other international laws; classify goods (HS, ECCN), determine origin, and ensure compliance. </li><li>Identify and manage duty mitigation programs, such as Duty Drawback, to optimize costs and maximize financial recovery.</li><li>Review, monitor and implement global trade compliance programs, procedures, and internal controls. This includes collaboration, review and assessment with business leaders, ensuring strategies meet business requirements and compliance obligations. </li><li>Conduct post-entry audits on entry packets for accuracy and completeness, ensuring proper record keeping in compliance with Customs regulations. </li><li>Conduct regular internal audits and monitoring of trade activities to identify potential compliance violations or gaps, implement corrective actions, and manage risk. </li><li>Provide training programs to employees across various departments to ensure understanding of trade compliance requirements and changes in regulations. </li><li>Serve as the primary liaison on global trade compliance subjects with internal teams (operations, logistics, sales) and external partners (brokers, customs, government agencies). <br><br></li></ul><strong>This Job Is Right For You If You Have<br><br></strong><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Trade, or a related field. </li><li>5+ years’ experience in international trade compliance, export controls, customs, or logistics. </li><li>Proficiency with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). </li><li>Ability to work strategically and operationally in a fast-paced, global environment. <br><br></li></ul>This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.<br><br><em>To put it legally –Wolfspeed is an equal opportunity employer. <br><br></em><em>We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation and other protected status as required by law.<br><br></em><em>We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.</em>

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