Trade Compliance Coordinator

ITT is an industrial manufacturer of critical, engineered components that serve fast-growing end markets in transportation, flow, energy, aerospace and defense. The company’s differentiation is sustained through a combination of several factors: execution, the quality of its leadership and our DNA as an engineering leader. We have a clear purpose as an organization: to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs.

 The company generated 2023 revenues of $3.3 billion and is comprised of three distinct segments: 

• Motion Technologies ($1.5B revenue) is a global leader in brake pads, shock absorbers and sealing solutions for the automotive and rail markets

• Industrial Process ($1.1B revenue) is a global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps for the chemical, energy, mining and industrial markets

• Connect & Control Technologies ($0.7B) is a niche player in harsh environment connectors and control components in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets.

 ITT is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut with over 10,000 employees in more than 35 countries and sales in approximately 125 countries.

Responsibilities:

Summary: The Trade Compliance Coordinator, owns and maintain daily activities for assigned territories to ensure timely and compliant shipments.  Knowledgeable in export compliance. Ensures the efficient flow of orders/shipping. 

• Review orders to ensure compliance to regulatory requirements.

• Denied party screening

• Creation of export related documentation

• Collaborate internally and externally to facilitate documentation requirements and customer shipment information.

• Communicate to internal / external stakeholders on Export transactions.

• Status of export transactions

• Coordination of freight collection

• Review export transactions to ensure that all parties to the transaction, including, the end user and end use of the product meet U.S. Export Administration Regulations and OFAC requirements. Files export license applications as required.

• Monitor progress and expedite special orders covered by secured means of payment to ensure timely completion.

• Advise customers and sales organization on export restrictions and customers related matters

• Partner with Goulds Sales personnel and agents to pro-actively address outstanding commercial issues on Export orders, such as obtaining end use statements, resolving issues with Letters of Credit, cash in advance payments, escalation of progress billing payments, receipt of shipping instructions and shipment/documentation requirements and suggesting approved alternative business solutions, when appropriate.

• Build relationships with Goulds vendors, such as Freight Forwarders and U.S.A. Banks to ensure compliance with requirements of customers and Goulds Pumps

• Created documents to facilitate export/transportation with accuracy to ensure both customer and company requirements are met.

Qualifications:

Required Experience: 

• Awareness Knowledge of Dept. of Commerce, Census and U.S. Treasury Dept. regulations as applied to International Trade.

• 1-3 years Experience dealing with International Business 

• Working knowledge of International commercial terms and INCO terminology.

• Working knowledge of SAP preferred but not required.

Education:

• BS degree in Business Administration or equivalent related experience.

Other Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

• Excellent organization & communication skills

• Strong Administrative Skills

• Strong Customer Service Skills

• Concern for Quality and Impact

• Bi-Lingual; Preferred

• Ability to manage stressful situations

• Ability to create and follow procedures