Export Compliance Administrator

Compliance & Logistics Administrator

Published 07.22.2025

Company:
Safran Landing Systems

Job field:
Trade compliance and risks

Location:

Walton, Kentucky, Kentucky, United States

Contract type:
Permanent

Contract duration:
Full-time

Required degree:
Associate Degree

Required experience:

More than 5 years

Professional status:
Administrative staff

Salary range:
Starting at $62,500 annually

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POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem‑solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job;

it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies.

Together, we'll proudly step back and say, “We did that.”

Job description:

• Supports oversight of Export/Import Activities, inclusive of export filing and customs entry compliance, product classification accuracy, and shipment monitoring
• Performs daily operations for Duty Drawback clients ensures all relevant SOPs are followed and presents strategies to maximize our client's Duty Drawback Program.
• Takes measures for efficient management of Export Control Authorizations, including preparation, submission, implementation, monitoring and reporting
• Develop and own operational metrics to assure compliance to all export / import country compliance processes
• Collaborate with Product Classification Focal and relevant departments to perform complex Export classifications of items and equipment parts components, accessories and technology, and documents decisions taken
• Review and propose improvements to bring existing procedures in alignment with current activity and regulatory requirements
• Ensures Record Keeping is maintained in accordance to regulatory requirements
• Supports training development, administration, tracking and reporting of site statistics
• Performs annual self‑assessment in alignment with Corporate Standards
• Submit and support continuous improvement ideas to improve safety, quality, productivity and cost (KPI)
• Completes special projects and reports as assigned

We are looking for an experienced Compliance Professional with a strong background in both Export/Import compliance and logistics operations. This individual will be responsible for compliance activities with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations), EAR (Export Administration Regulations), and support activities in Import, US Customs, Duty Drawback program(s). In this role you will follow an individual work plan, meet day‑to‑day short‑term objectives, and resolve issues through immediate action or short‑term planning.

You will be expected to identify and drive improvements as well as collaborate across departments to perform complex classifications and build KPI reporting relevant to all aspects of Compliance and Logistics. This role reports directly to the Global Trade Manager, Site Compliance Officer as well as will act as a backup to the other members of the Compliance & Logistics Department.

• ITAR and EAR
• Duty Drawback Requirements and Processes
• ITAR/EAR Export Classification
• USHTS Classification
• Power
  
  BI, TEAMS, SharePoint and other Microsoft Office 365 applications
• Inco Terms
• Transportation and logistics
• Planning and organizing
• Initiating Action
• Building Strategic Working Relationships
• Customer Focus

Candidates for positions with Safran Landing Systems must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa…