Global Trade Compliance Manager

Abtrex Industries, Inc

Global Trade Compliance Manager at Howmet Aerospace managing import/export laws and trade compliance processes. Supporting trade compliance program while ensuring adherence to regulations across locations.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeWhitehall • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure full compliance with import and export laws of the countries where HOWMET ENGINES BU operates.
Execute as a key resource to all HOWMET ENGINES Business Unit locations.
Support management of a robust trade compliance program.
Advise on applicable international trade regulatory and compliance matters.
Develop and conduct training for Trade Compliance Liaisons and others at HOWMET ENGINES BU locations.
Represent HOWMET ENGINES Business Unit Operations in dealings with external organizations.
Provide guidance on ITAR license applications and compliance requirements.
Conduct internal and external compliance assessments of HOWMET ENGINES Business Unit facilities.
Monitor Service Provider relationships and performance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution, or not less than 14 years’ experience within aerospace industry in trade compliance.
Minimum 8 years of experience in international trade compliance.
Ability to travel 25% of the time.
This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Trade compliance experience in the Aerospace industry
Complete working knowledge of all US Compliance Rules and Regulations. Knowledge of BIS, DTC, OFAC and all other related trade legislation, rules, and regulations.
Experience in implementing compliance processes in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with Export Management System process controls
Working knowledge of Anti-Boycott Compliance.
Experience in interacting with senior level management and all levels of employees.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees
Assistance for applicants with disabilities

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Hard Skills & Tools

international trade compliancetrade compliance program managementITAR compliancecompliance assessmentsexport management systemanti-boycott complianceUS compliance rules and regulationsBIS knowledgeDTC knowledgeOFAC knowledge

Soft Skills

training developmentadvisory skillsinterpersonal communicationrelationship managementorganizational skillsleadershipability to travel

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree