Job Title: Import Manager

Department: Legal

Reports to:

Direct Reports: 0

Location(s): Philadelphia

1. Summary of Position: (Brief description of overall responsibilities and function)

This position is responsible for managing and ensuring company-wide compliance with U.S. import regulations and strategically managing workflows with import brokers to minimize the impact of import duties, tariffs, and fees, clear incoming shipments and address all attendant issues to ensure the timely receipt of spare parts, systems, and aircraft. Tasks include the management of the process to import components, spare parts, and finished helicopters from start to finish, preparation of all required documentation associated with imports, ensuring compliance with the Customs and Border Control (CBP) import regulations, and the assignment of HTS and Schedule B codes, application for licenses, and all related documentation for the import of hardware, software, data and services. This role is also responsible for developing, implementing, improving, and managing AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation's (AWPC) import management structures, due diligence screening, maintenance of internal controls policies, and systems for regulatory compliance. The position will be responsible for supporting all import-related aspects of the development, implementation, execution, and training of employees for the AWPC trade compliance policy and procedures as they relate to import activity. This position, in tandem with the Export function, will coordinate to ensure the required flow of materials and data into and out of AWPC. Candidates must maintain a customs broker license and be a Certified Customs Specialist. Candidates must have the ability to react to developing import regulations and advise the General Counsel on appropriate mitigation steps, and assess the trade compliance risks of executing transactions with non-US entities in a variety of capacities (e.g., customers, affiliates, sales promoters, suppliers, employees, and every other function of the company that deals with non-US persons or entities).

2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Specifically describe the essential duties and responsibilities in order of estimated percentage of time that is spent on each).

Duties and Responsibilities:

% of

Time

1.

Manages relationships with import brokers to minimize the impact of duties, tariffs, and import costs for AWPC.

20

2.

Coordinates with Export Manager, Procurement & Supply Chain, Finance, Program, and Customer Support Teams to ensure the efficient flow of components and materials into AWPC.

20

3.

Responds to import matters as presented on a daily basis.

15

4.

Researches and interprets U.S. import regulations and flows all changes into AWPC policies and procedures. Responds to all formal requests received from and audits initiated by Customs and Border Protection.

10

5.

Audits and monitors AWPC's import filings to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and suggests workflow and other changes to mitigate audit risk.

10

6.

Reviews all pre- and post-entry import documentation for accuracy of classifications, associated duties, and all other required information.

10

7.

Registers, maintains, and renews all import-related certifications and applications.

5

8.

Reviews, updates, implements and trains employees on import-related aspects of the AWPC trade compliance policy and procedures.

5

9.

Performs other duties and fulfills other responsibilities as assigned.

5

TOTAL:

100%

1. Qualifications for Position:

A. Education

Bachelor's degree required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Also possesses expert knowledge of U.S. import control regulations including U.S. Customs Regulations

(19 CFR), classification (ECCN, HTSUS) and CF28/CF29 responses. Additional knowledge of

Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and

Office of Foreign Assets Controls (OFAC)

B. Experience

Minimum six years' experience in import and customs compliance.

C. Competencies & Attributes

1.

Ability to analyze changing regulations and formulate mitigation strategies

2.

Ability to formulate cross-functional solutions and interact with senior leadership

3.

Ability to set priorities while maintaining flexibility.

4.

Ability to identify and manage compliance risks.

5.

6.

D. Licensure/Certification

U.S. Custom House Broker license preferred

Certified Customs Specialist preferred