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POSITION SUMMARY

The Regulatory Compliance Officer – Export Compliance is a business leader responsible for ensuring full adherence to U.S. and international export regulations. This role directs the company’s Export Compliance Program, covering classifications, licensing, sanctions screening, ITAR controls, and supply-chain due diligence. As the organization’s primary export compliance expert, the officer manages regulatory risk, strengthens our compliance culture, and serves as the key liaison with BIS, OFAC, CBP, and other agencies. While the role sets strategy, policy, and risk posture, it also carries essential operational responsibilities. The officer will directly support daily compliance activities, including transaction reviews, shipment approvals, screening decisions, and coordination with logistics, sales, and trade operations. The position requires a leader who can operate effectively at both the strategic and tactical levels.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Export Compliance Program Leadership

•Own and continuously improve the company’s Export Compliance Program, including policies, procedures, internal controls, and training frameworks.

•Serve as the primary subject matter expert on U.S. export control regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ITAR/USML, OFAC sanctions programs, and other applicable federal controls.

•Proactively monitor regulatory changes and assess business impact; communicate updates to leadership and relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.

•Lead and conduct internal audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews to identify gaps and drive corrective action.

Classification, Licensing & Screening

•Determine, validate, and maintain accurate product classifications (ECCN, Schedule B, USML categories) and export control jurisdiction determinations.

Evaluate license requirements and manage the preparation, submission, and tracking of export license applications and license exception eligibility.

•Oversee and execute restricted party screening (RPS) of customers, suppliers, and business partners using approved compliance tools; escalate red flags and document decisions appropriately.

•Review international shipments for proper documentation, licensing, and destination controls; ensure AES/EEI filings are accurate and timely.

Sanctions, Export Controls & Supply Chain Due Diligence

•Manage compliance with OFAC, EU, UN, and other multilateral sanctions programs; maintain up-to-date screening processes aligned with current designations.

•Apply export controls to relevant products and transactions; advise on jurisdiction and classification questions.

•Integrate supply chain due diligence practices into the compliance program, including monitoring for forced labor risks, conflict minerals, and other regulatory obligations tied to sourcing and imports.

•Identify and assess dual-use and emerging technology risks across the product portfolio and advise business units accordingly.

Government Agency Engagement & Reporting

•Serve as the primary point of contact for government agencies including BIS, OFAC, and CBP on inquiries, audits, and export related enforcement matters.

•Prepare and submit voluntary self-disclosures, export declarations, license applications, and other required regulatory filings with accuracy and timeliness.

•Maintain complete, audit-ready export records in full compliance with U.S. recordkeeping requirements (15 CFR §762) and internal retention policies.

•Manage relationships with customs brokers and freight forwarders to ensure alignment on export documentation standards and procedures.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Training

•Partner with all business functions and leadership teams to embed export compliance into business processes and decision-making.

•Design and deliver targeted export compliance training programs for internal teams, drive awareness and accountability across the organization.

•Provide clear, actionable guidance on complex compliance questions, balancing regulatory requirements with business objectives.

•Perform all other duties as assigned.

The Würth Difference:

• Proactive supply chain solutions customized to your business, your industry
• Industrial products and services delivered with prompt, personal attention
• Inventory management solutions that keep your production line moving smoothly
• Complete program support from initial design, to implementation, training, to ongoing analysis

Why Würth:

• Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service
• Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service
• Health benefits and programs - medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
• Additional benefits 401(k), short term disability, long term disability
• Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service
• 10 paid holidays

EEOC STATEMENT:

The Wurth Industry North America group of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Wurth will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws. #LI-SJ1