Education and Experience

·       Bachelor’s degree in international business, Law, Supply Chain, or a related field (Master's or Juris Doctorate preferred).

·       Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in global trade compliance, import/export operations, or a related regulatory field, including leadership experience.

·       Proficient at HTS classifications, export control classifications, country of origin determination, and Incoterms.

·       Strong working knowledge of international trade laws (e.g. N. America, EMEA, Asia, India, etc.), including U.S. export regulations (FTR, EAR, and ITAR), customs compliance, trade sanctions, and anti-boycott regulations.

·       Participation and successes with U.S. CBP or Canadian CBSA desk reviews, intense audits, focused assessments, etc.

·       Experience in managing global cross-functional teams and projects in a fast-paced environment.

·       Proven track record in designing and implementing compliance programs and managing complex trade compliance issues.

Additional Qualifications

·       U.S. Person as defined by International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) 22 CFR §120.62.

·       Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.

·       Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

·       Ability to balance strategic objectives with regulatory requirements to achieve business goals.

·       Experience with ERP’s (SAP preferred) and third-party trade compliance software applications.

·       Fluent in English, with additional language skills a plus (depending on the global regions involved).

Competencies

·       Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self.  Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business.  These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.

Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements

·       Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization. 

Security includes physical security and cyber security. 

Who We Are

Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:

·       Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports  

·       Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy   

·       Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint  

·       Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility

Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.  For more information, visit www.avient.com.

Why Avient

Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.

We believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.

Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.

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