About Us:

We are committed to finding smart solutions that enable an intelligent and seamless world. Our success as a world-class leader in technology has evolved from humble beginnings. In 1896, the enterprising father and son team of A.J. and George A. Briggs partnered with S.A. Buffington, a Chicago lawyer, to establish Chicago Telephone Supply Company (later to become CTS).

Today, CTS is a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, actuators, and electronic components for suppliers and original equipment manufacturers. We have over 20 locations in 12 countries and more than 3,500 employees. Our innovative sensing, connectivity, and motion solutions offer a diverse range of products across diversified end markets including transportation, medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial. We are at the forefront of supporting innovating life-changing technology, focusing on quality to keep people safe, healthy, and happy.

Job/Position Summary

The Trade Compliance Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the Company’s trade compliance program under applicable laws and regulations. You will serve as a subject matter expert regarding trade policies and procedures, training internal stakeholders as needed. In addition, you will support other related compliance initiatives.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Ensure Company operations comply with applicable international trade laws, regulations, and policies.
• Provide guidance, leadership, and direction to personnel performing trade-related tasks and activities.
• Act as a subject matter expert for trade compliance; serve as the central point of contact for interaction with government officials and customers’ and suppliers’ compliance representatives.
• Identify trade compliance risks; develop and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Prepare, review, and submit applications for licenses, permits and other government authorizations.
• Monitor deemed export and denied party screening activities for customers, suppliers, third-party agents, employees, and visitors; prepare technology control plans and provide technology transfer oversight as needed.
• Review and standardize the Company’s use of third-party service providers (e.g., customs brokers, logistics) for improved compliance.
• Exercise working knowledge of government contracting requirements and stay current with U.S. government contracting regulations.
• Develop and conduct trade compliance training.
• Develop and implement an audit program of business units and facilities to maintain compliance with the Company’s trade program.
• Analyze and interpret import/export regulations and maintain current knowledge of changes.
• Provide updates of regulatory developments and compliance requirements to senior management as needed.
• Provide information and reports necessary for public disclosure and risk management.
• Coordinate collection and reporting of Conflict Mineral information.
• Perform projects as needed, including assistance and support for other compliance matters.
• This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulations, Export Administration Regulations, including anti-boycott regulations, sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control, and Customs and Foreign Trade regulations.
• Working experience with ECCN and HTS classifications and country of origin determinations; familiarity with United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement requirements and Maquiladora manufacturing structures.
• Proficiency with trade compliance systems and the ability to research transactions and prepare reports in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, ideally SAP.
• Detail orientated with excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise good judgment.
• Flexibility; willingness to flex your schedule as needed to handle overseas calls and other demands.
• Adaptability; willingness to learn and take on additional general compliance tasks, depending on need and capacity.
• Ability to travel as necessary (up to 20%).

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years of relevant trade compliance experience
• Relevant trade certifications are a plus

Join Us

At CTS, one of the ways we recognize the value of our employees is through our comprehensive benefits program. Highlights of our benefits program for full-time employees include:

• Health Benefits
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

The expected annual salary range for this position is $115,000-140,000.

This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus with a target incentive of 10% of base salary.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. CTS considers a variety of factors when setting base salary rates including, without limitation, a candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Ready to shape the future? Apply now to join a world leader in sensing and connectivity.

United States EEO Statement

CTS Corporation is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who complies with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CTS Corporation will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. It has been and shall continue to be both the official policy and the commitment of CTS Corporation to further equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of, among other characteristics, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We fully comply with all applicable Department of Labor and EEOC rules, regulations, guidelines, and orders including but not limited to Executive Order 11246 and 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-1.4, 60-250.5(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). The parties hereby incorporate the requirements of 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-1.4(a)(7), 29 C.F.R. Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A, 41 C.F.R. § 60-300.5(a) and 41 C.F.R. § 60-741.5(a), if applicable. Except where prohibited by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screening.

ADA accommodation statement: If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 630.577.8811. All other applications must be submitted online.

United States Additional Considerations

It is unlawful in all states where the Company operates, including Massachusetts, to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates applicable laws may be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. The Company does not require a lie detector test as a condition of employment nor continued employment.

Applicants must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

No agencies, please. We do not accept any unsolicited resumes and are not looking to engage an agency. We receive inquiries from agencies daily. Do not direct any inquiries or emails to hiring managers. It is not our standard practice to utilize agencies; we are a federal contractor and need to comply with the same process for all.

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