About Forterra At Forterra, we are unleashing autonomy at scale to transform the battlefield. Backed by SoftBank VF.
About the role
We are seeking a Global Trade Manager to own the day-to-day operation of Forterra’s export and import compliance program, and serve as the company’s primary trade compliance authority. This person coordinates licensing for our products, software, and technical data for international programs; keeps our classifications accurate; guides Growth, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program Management coworkers through controlled transactions; and protects the company’s ability to do business abroad. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Jurisdiction and advisory requests – Prepare and submit Commodity Jurisdiction requests, advisory opinions, and general correspondence to DDTC and BIS
- Registration – Maintain Forterra’s DDTC registration and any other U.S. Government registrations, permits, and authorizations the business requires
- Technology control – Provide guidance on compliance with foreign-person access to controlled technical data, including through technology control plans, deemed exports, IT access, and collaboration tools
- Visitors and travel – Provide trade compliance guidance regarding foreign visits and international travel, advise employees on export restrictions that apply to technical data and equipment they present or carry abroad
- Export shipments – Partner with Shipping, Receiving, and Purchasing to confirm that every international shipment carries the correct authorization, documentation, and EEI/AES filing
- Screening and due diligence – Run restricted-party screening, end-use and end-user checks, and risk-based due diligence on foreign customers, partners, and suppliers, including sanctions (OFAC) review
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About the role
We are seeking a Global Trade Manager to own the day-to-day operation of Forterra’s export and import compliance program, and serve as the company’s primary trade compliance authority. This person coordinates licensing for our products, software, and technical data for international programs; keeps our classifications accurate; guides Growth, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program Management coworkers through controlled transactions; and protects the company’s ability to do business abroad. The role combines licensing and shipment work with program ownership, including policy, training, auditing, and continuous improvement. We expect the Global Trade Manager to have one direct report that will assist with the position’s responsibilities.
Forterra’s business centers on software, technical data, and integrated autonomy kits, so the ideal candidate understands technology and deemed-export controls as well as hardware exports.
What you'll do
Licensing and Authorizations
- Export licensing – Prepare, submit, and manage Department of State licenses and agreements (DSP-5, DSP-73, DSP-61, TAAs, MLAs, WDAs) through DECCS, and Department of Commerce licenses through SNAP-R....
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