Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aircraft propulsion and equipment, space and defense markets Safran has a global presence, with more than 81,000 employees worldwide and €19 billion in adjusted revenue. Comprising a number of companies, Safran holds, alone or in partnership, world or European leadership positions in its markets. Safran undertakes extensive Research & Development programs to keep pace with its fast-evolving markets.

Safran USA's Electronics & Defense Avionics division, is looking for an Import Compliance Specialist (Irvine, California or Grand Prairie, Texas).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs all aspects of managing and communicating with SEDA import broker(s)
- Work with customs brokers to address all import flow needs (PGA, TSCA, USMCA, COO) and similar import flow issues on-demand
* Primary interface with customs brokers providing support for goods entry, and data resolution as the Importer of Record for SEDA's import shipments
* Review and classify goods under the US Harmonized Tariff System (HTS US) using the General Rules of Interpretation, Section and Chapter Notes, Explanatory Notes and CROSS rulings
* Responsible for US Customs Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) reports and data analysis
* Work with various data sources, technical experts, engineers, product and sourcing managers located in three different locations (CA, TX, MX) and others to obtain and interpret technical data (including drawings, specification documents, schematics, and product manual descriptions) necessary for accurate classification(s)
* Collaborate on responding to CBP requests and notices in a timely fashion (i e CBP28's, CBP29's)
* Read, analyze and interpret complex procedures or regulations and write correspondence and procedural documents that will have internal and/or external audience
- Maintain records in accordance with import and export regulatory recordkeeping requirements and Safran Policy
* Keep management informed on risk mitigation action plan
* Support and train logistics and operation(s) teams on import and export processes and updates (including annual awareness for teams in various geographic locations)
* Support improvement of company ERP systems and processes (SAP, SharePoint, technical document libraries)
* Support export shipments to ensure shipping documents are accurate, and export filings are correct and timely
* Perform other duties as required/assigned by management

Required Competencies
Education / Experience:
* Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution plus three years of import/customs compliance experience desired or; 8 years of import/customs compliance experience
* In-depth knowledge of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule including GRI's, Section and Chapter notes and CROSS ruling application
* US Licensed Customers Broker, preferred
* Experience working with a maquiladora, preferred
* Experience in the aerospace and defense industry in an import/customs compliance position, strongly preferred
- Legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship
- This position requires use of information or access to hardware, which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) All applicants must be U S persons within the meaning of ITAR ITAR defines a U S person as a U S Citizen, U S Permanent Resident (i e ''Green Card Holder''), Political Asylum, or Refugee