Global Trade Compliance Manager (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Global Trade Compliance Manager (Aerospace): Managing trade compliance strategies and regulatory adherence for the Commercial Aircraft Group with an accent on US and international trade laws. Focus on facilitating domestic and international business opportunities while ensuring strict compliance with ITAR, EAR, and OFAC regulations.

Location: Hybrid - Buffalo, NY. Must live local to the Buffalo, NY area to work on-site.

Salary: $120,000–$160,000 Annually

Company

hirify.global is a performance culture focused on solving complex technical challenges in the aerospace and manufacturing sectors.

What you will do

• Develop complex trade compliance strategies and solutions to support domestic and international business opportunities.
• Serve as a primary liaison between the Aircraft Regional Trade Compliance Manager and stakeholders in Business Development, Supply Chain, and Finance.
• Research and recommend trade parameters for business operations in countries outside the host country.
• Perform and document commodity and technology classifications for the Commercial Aircraft Division.
• Craft and submit complex license applications, authorizations, and Technology Control Plans to the US government.
• Support the Global Trade Compliance Director with corporate acquisitions and divestitures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree in International Business, Global Business, or Engineering is highly desirable.
• Over 7 years of direct experience with export/import tasks and regulations.
• Over 3 years of experience in program or project management.
• Subject Matter Expertise in U.S. Export/Import regulations, including ITAR, EAR, ATF, and OFAC.
• Proficiency with ERP and trade-specific tools such as SAP, GTS, OCR EASE, and SNAP-R.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, potentially twice per month.

Nice to have

• Prior experience applying trade compliance requirements within a manufacturing or defense technology environment.
• Advanced professional certifications such as PMP or PMI-ACP.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including bonus opportunities and matching 401k.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, and a comprehensive parental leave program.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability.
• Professional development via tuition assistance, mentorship, and leadership programs.
• Relocation assistance available.