AkzoNobel has a passion for paint. We’re experts in the proud craft of making paints and coatings, setting the standard in color and protection since 1792. Headquartered in the Netherlands, we are active in over 150 countries and employ around 35,000 talented people who are passionate about delivering the high-performance products and services our customers expect. In North America, we’ve been producing innovative, high-performance coatings since 1888. Today, you can find AkzoNobel’s products supporting industries ranging from aerospace to consumer electronics, infrastructure, transportation, home décor, furniture and marine vessels. With a regional headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee, AkzoNobel’s North America operation includes 3,500 employees at more than 30 manufacturing sites, technology labs and business offices.
Job Purpose:
Responsible for the day-to-day operations within the company’s global Export Control and Sanctions framework by ensuring that controlled products are recognized, trading partners and upcoming shipments are screened, licenses are applied for, and colleagues are trained and remain aware of the dynamic Export Control landscape. The role will be responsible for activities in the Americas to include compliance with United States and other relevant legislation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify risks of violating laws and regulations relating to exports and denied parties, reporting risks to persons responsible in the business and/or regions. Ensure appropriate actions are taken to mitigate the risks. Will conduct annual risk assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of the export control and sanctions framework.
- Ensure all military and dual-use substances, materials, products and technology are identified and maintained in a classification registry.
- Ensure export licenses are in place for the export of relevant substances, materials, products and technology in accordance with laws and regulations. Ensure licenses and related correspondence are adequately documented and maintained.
- Remain aware of export control and sanction laws and regulations relevant to the business for the appropriate jurisdiction including but not limited to: International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Directorate of Defense Trade Control (DDTC), and Defense Export Control and Compliance System (DECCS).
- Obtain approval from the Head of Export Controls in accordance with the Sensitive Country Guidelines as necessary. Review and process shipments flagged by the internal screening software tool (AEB). Block shipments that are not permitted under sanction and export regulations and report the block immediately to the Head of Export Controls if the block should be maintained.
- Ensure that contracts and/or terms and conditions for the sale of controlled products are in place with export control provisions and End-use Statements as required.
- Periodically report to the Head of Export Controls on the number and types of blocked shipments, number and types of licenses applied and denied, new products classified, product classifications changed, and risks/vulnerabilities in the export control framework.
- Deliver subject matter training and awareness sessions (face to face or virtually) as required by the business and functions.
- Create process and control audit guidelines and documents relating to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) controls. Perform periodic audits of processes and sites handling International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) related materials.
