Plexus Corporation

Export Trade Compliance Manager

Plexus Corporation • $97K — $146K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Neenah, WI
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, ideally in legal research or regulatory interpretation.
  • 5-8 years of experience in trade compliance or similar fields.
  • Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to influence and manage stakeholder relationships across various functions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead resolution of high-visibility trade compliance challenges and assess associated risks.
  • Manage complex global export licensing processes from initiation to implementation.
  • Design and implement solutions for deemed export compliance controls.
  • Drive the development of global governance frameworks and compliance standards.
  • Build partnerships with business and government stakeholders to enhance decision-making.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a growing team in high-risk compliance settings.
  • Engagement with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Exposure to evolving regulatory environments affecting key technologies.
  • Mentorship and succession planning opportunities within the compliance function.
Full Job Description
Purpose Statement: The Export Compliance Manager reports to the Sr. Manager - International Trade Controls and will work closely with our Legal, Customer Management, and IT functions to lead the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the company's global export control and compliance program. This role addresses a rapidly evolving regulatory environment affecting semiconductor manufacturing equipment, commercial aerospace, defense, space, and related technologies by building scalable compliance frameworks, translating complex requirements into operational controls, and advising on high-risk cross-border technology matters. The successful candidate will lead a growing team supporting business-critical, high-visibility issues, leveraging strong executive communication skills to help leaders make informed business decisions and shape a foundational compliance function supporting global infrastructure expansion.

Key Job Accountabilities:
  • Lead the cross-functional resolution of high-visibility, high-risk trade compliance and operational challenges, serving as the primary global escalation point for difficult compliance issues requiring advanced risk assessment and stakeholder management.
  • Oversee complex global export licensing and manage the authorization process from requirements capture through application, technology control plan (TCP), and proviso planning and implementation. Monitor emerging regulatory shifts to define multi-jurisdictional trade mitigation strategies, commodity jurisdictions, and ECCN determinations.
  • Provide strategic leadership on the design and implementation of solutions to enhance deemed export compliance controls. This includes providing solutions for appropriately sharing and controlling technical data with suppliers compliantly, and managing programs to facilitate foreign visitors at facilities globally.
  • Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of global governance frameworks, policies, and compliance standards. Drive internal audits, risk assessments, compliance reviews, and restricted party screening/sanctions due diligence to continuously improve organizational visibility, metrics, and efficiency.
  • Build collaborative partnerships with business leaders, legal counsel, government agencies, and internal stakeholders to facilitate decision-making. Mentor developing team members and actively contribute to the function's long-term succession planning.

Education/Experience Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience is required (a focus on legal research and regulatory interpretation is highly valued). A minimum of 5-8 years of related experience in trade compliance, export controls, international business, or legal frameworks is preferred.

Other Qualifications:
  • An intellectually curious problem solver and leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate situations where answers are not immediately clear and multiple competing priorities exist.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions and organizational levels.
  • Ability to rapidly learn and apply unfamiliar technical, regulatory, or business concepts.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ability to serve as an Empowered Official (EO) if required.
  • CUSECO (Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer) certification is highly desired.
  • Experience with export controls, export licensing, sanctions compliance, or related regulatory frameworks (e.g., EAR/ITAR).
  • Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, governance activities, or risk management programs.
  • Experience with process improvement, automation, data analytics, or technology-enabled business transformation initiatives.

Physical Requirements:
  • Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.

Travel Requirements:
  • Less than 0-15%


This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

About Plexus Corporation

Plexus Corporation is an American multinational electronics manufacturing services company headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin. The company provides a range of services to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the aerospace and defense, healthcare, industrial, and semiconductor industries. Plexus' services include design and engineering, supply chain management, assembly and testing, and after-market services. The company operates in North America, Europe, and Asia and has manufacturing facilities in over 20 countries. Plexus was founded in 1979 and went public in 1988.
Learn more about Plexus Corporation
Size
19,200 employees
Market Cap
$2.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$122.6 million
Founded
2011
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$3.3 billion
NASDAQ
PLXS
* Ladders Estimates

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