Senior Team Lead, Trade

1 day ago

Penang, Malaysia Coherent Full time 900,000 - 1,200,000 per year
Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership and Program Oversight (30%)

  • Lead, mentor, and supervise trade compliance analysts to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant execution of trade screening and classification activities
  • Act as the subject matter expert and principal point of contact for escalations regarding trade compliance decisions
  • Partner with Legal, Supply Chain, Sales, and other business units to proactively identify and mitigate trade compliance risks across the global enterprise
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of trade compliance workflows and system integrations

Restricted Party Screening and Transaction Oversight (40%)

  • Oversee end-to-end screening of transactions, ensuring restricted party screening and product classifications are completed accurately and efficiently
  • Conduct and approve reviews of End Use Certificates, diversion risks, and high-risk end-use/end-user activities, providing final sign-off on escalated cases
  • Supervise and enhance supplier screening processes in coordination with the procurement team
  • Prepare and present periodic trade compliance metrics and high-risk transaction reports to executive leadership

Product Classification and Jurisdiction (20%) 

  • Manage export classification and jurisdiction determinations, including EAR, and local ECCN assignments
  • Develop and maintain robust procedures for product classification and licensing requirement identification
  • Provide guidance to engineering and product management teams on trade classification requirements for new and existing products

Compliance Strategy & Continuous Improvement (10%)

  • Support audits, internal assessments, and training programs to strengthen organizational trade compliance awareness and readiness
  • Collaborate on the development and rollout of a global classification and licensing program across Coherent
  • Keep abreast of regulatory changes and update internal policies accordingly

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field required
  • 5+ years of trade compliance experience in a multinational corporation, including 2+ years in a supervisory or lead role
  • 3+ years' experience working in an U.S. headquartered, global corporation
  • Strong working knowledge of export laws and regulations including Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
     

Skills

  • Proven leadership and team development capabilities
  • In-depth expertise in international trade regulations and screening systems, including EAR
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, multi-tasking, and organizational skills 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, with experience delivering presentations to senior leadership
  • Proficiency in Oracle or similar ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and denied party screening tools
  • Ability to maintain flexibility in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
  • Customer service oriented with both internal and external customers
  • Understanding of each country and U.S. government licensing systems
  • ISO 9001, internal audit, or quality systems experience a plus

Working Conditions

  • This role is hybrid 

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work



Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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