- Bachelor's degree required
- Experience in Canada and US export control regulations, specifically with the EAR
- 5+ years’ experience in export compliance involving the application and interpretation of the export control regulations
- 4+ years of experience in export classification
Do you see compliance as a business enabler? Do you have a passion for cutting edge technologies and complex problem solving? Do you enjoy building innovative compliance solutions? Are you passionate about creating the future of export compliance? Amazon is looking for a Global Export Compliance Program Manager who will be responsible for building and supporting our inventory/retail based export control program for Canada. As part of the Global Export Compliance team, this role will support the inventory/retail export classification and physical exports program for Canada and execute on policies, processes, and solutions. You will act as a leader who can prioritize well, communicate clearly, and have a consistent track record of delivery. You can handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while working with multiple stakeholders to develop and scale the program in this region of the world. You will be able to help create solutions to meet your program goals.
The successful candidate will support the export classification program and other strategic projects by working with internal business units and be an innovative compliance leader experienced in diving deep into complex problems and develop requirements for new compliance solutions. The candidate will leverage strong subject matter expertise, a passion for new challenges, be creative, self-directed and a great team player. Candidates should drive continuous process improvement, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. The candidate must possess strong analytical skills and be comfortable working autonomously in a highly demanding and often ambiguous environment. The position requires an individual with strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
Key job responsibilities
- Provide high judgment and export classification subject matter expertise on Canada and US export control regulations including the Canadian Export Control List and other export requirements and advise teams on the retail export classification program
- Develop and maintain export classification rule writing processes and audit program that support Amazon’s Canada export program
- Drive innovative solution requirements to further enhance and automate compliance
- Apply CA/US ECCN and export control regulations and drive continuous improvements
- Monitor regulatory change
- Manage metrics for management reporting
- Innovate control mechanisms to best meet business goals and compliance requirements
- Own leadership communications to stakeholder teams
- MBA or related advanced degree
- Strong project management expertise
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Track record of taking ownership and driving results
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects and programs; prioritization, planning and task delegation
- Strong attention to detail, and the ability to self-start and self-motivate
- Experience in working with technology and automation to develop innovative solutions
- Experience using SQL to mine and analyze data for reporting purposes
- Exercise sound judgment in ambiguous circumstances
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $59,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
