• Trade Compliance Intern

    LOC Performance Products, Inc (Troy, MI)


    American Rheinmetall Vehicles, Inc.

     

    Next-generation solutions for the U.S. Armed Forces

     

    American Rheinmetall, provides full services for complex mechanical products, fabricated structures and systems that range from complete design services to prototype manufacturing, testing, production launch, full rate production and product service and sustainment. ARV provides quality products and services at affordable prices through a lean organizational structure and four facilities, three in Michigan that span 910,000 square feet, and one in Ohio, that span 800,000+ square feet. The Plymouth, MI facility serves as corporate headquarters and specializes in suspension, driveline, and track systems. The Lansing and Lapeer Michigan based facilities specialize in fabrications and armor product solutions. ARV’s St. Mary’s, Ohio facility manufactures rubber track products for agricultural, construction, and defense industries. Visit our website at www.rheinmetall-arv-us.com

     

    Job Title: Trade Compliance Intern

     

    Department: Legal/Contracts

     

    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

     

    Summary: The Trade Compliance Intern will support the export compliance team by assisting with screening parties involved in export transactions, maintaining export-import records, and ensuring compliance with U.S. government regulations. The intern will also assist with classification projects for parts and components related to import/export activities, gaining valuable experience in regulatory compliance and international trade.

    Responsibilities:

    + Screen parties involved in export transactions against the Denied Parties List to ensure compliance.

    + Coordinate or assist with foreign person visit requests in collaboration with facility Security.

    + Maintain export-import records in compliance with U.S. government regulations and record-keeping protocols.

    + Provide Country of Origin (COO) determinations for ARV parts and components to qualify for trade programs.

    + Assist with classification of parts and components for import/export activities.

    + Support record-keeping and requirements compliance projects.

    + Collaborate with other departments to ensure adherence to export regulations and protocols.

    Competencies:

    + Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information.

    + Knowledge of U.S. export regulations and compliance protocols (or willingness to learn).

    + Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.

    + Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

    + Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).

    + Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.

    + Interest in export compliance and international trade regulations.

    Education and/or Experience:

    + Pursuing a bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    Background Prerequisites:

    + Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.

    Reasoning Ability:

    Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

    Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

    With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

     

    + While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

    + The employee may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.,

    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

    American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.