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Who We Are
Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems. 

This role is in Textron System’s Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About ATAC
Textron Systems - ATAC provides tactical flight training and adversary aggressor services for U.S. Navy, Marine and Air Force pilots, and is the only organization certified to train the Navy’s TOPGUN program. ATAC operates simultaneously across eight sites and two continents and comprises the world’s largest outsourced civilian, tactical airborne training organization and proudly provides the highest quality live training to Squadrons, Air Wings, and Battle Groups. ATAC was the first civilian organization authorized to train the USAF’s F-22 Raptors. www.atacusa.com 

Summary
The Logistics Representative must effectively coordinate day-to-day logistics operations to support maintenance production and flight line operations. Aircraft components and consumable material must be available when required for aircraft builds, phase inspections, and unscheduled maintenance actions. Material receipt and shipment along with accurate documentation is required. Meticulous data entry into warehouse and inventory management systems is also required. 
Additionally, the Operating Location (OL) Logistics Representative will serve as the on-site Tool Control Coordinator (TCC), working to prevent hazards to aircraft, materiel, and personnel by maintaining an effective Tool Program through effective management and accountability of assets.
 Job Responsibilities
•    Review production schedules to ensure correct type and quantity of material is on-hand at the production line or available on the flight line.
•    Monitor material usage and orders replenishment before minimum stock levels are reached Maintain accurate shipping, receiving, and inventory records.
•    Be familiar with warehouse operations.
•    Be familiar with computer-based warehouse and inventory systems.
•    Train and supervise junior logistics specialists.
•    Receive incoming shipments.
•    Prepare material for shipment.
•    Issue material to support production
•    Store material according to plan
•    Maintain accountability and inventory of tools, equipment, and consumables.
•    Maintain custody of all keys, to include spares.
•    Maintain a master inventory of all tools.
•    Perform all TCC duties as required by instruction, order, or regulation.
•    Provide inventory, stock levels and periodic reports as required by the Sr Logistics Mgr, on-site Maintenance Mgr and/or DDOM.

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

Textron Systems Slidell, LA, or Wilmington, MA (Land, Sea, Weapons, and Howe & Howe) is seeking an experienced Export Compliance professional to manage our expanding regulatory compliance and contractual obligations in our defense line of business. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success managing export and import compliance in an weapon, marine, and land vehicle/defense environment and have an extensive knowledge of the International in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations, and Customs Regulations, and must also have excellent communication skills. The Manager Export/Import Compliance will proactively oversee all export and import compliance matters for various businesses within Textron Systems located in Hunt Valley, Maryland.  This person will interact with employees at all levels and will work both independently and with other members of the business and members of the Legal, Contracts and Compliance staff on a variety of interesting international trade compliance matters.  The role requires successful management of a broad range of responsibilities in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.

Responsibilities:

·         Serve as an Empowered Official

·         Provide a full range of proactive export/import compliance guidance to program management, contracts, procurement, business development, shipping, security and other functional areas within the Company

·         Prepare and submit Directorate of Defense Trade Controls and Commerce license applications, Technical Assistance Agreements, Manufacturing License Agreements and Warehousing Distribution Agreements

·         Determine the applicability of ITAR exemptions, ECCNs and use of Commerce exceptions

·         Assist in maintaining a classified (HTS) Item database

·         Support and ensure compliance for GSP, NAFTA, and other duty preference programs

·         Work collaboratively with in-house attorneys and outside counsel to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations

·         Provide support in connection with internal/external audits and investigations

·         Review and approve Foreign Visitor Notifications through appropriate system

·         Review and approve shipping requests through appropriate system(s)

·         Track application status, maintain database of granted export approvals, satisfy record-keeping requirements, and prepare required reports

·         Assist in maintaining up-to-date Export/Import Compliance Policies, Procedures and Manuals

·         Plan and conduct employee training

·         Review export/import documents and work with Custom Brokers to expedite Customs clearance of products

·         Apply U.S. Customs regulations to business transactions ensuring Customs compliance

·         Facilitate/coordinate product reclassification

·         Review and approval of commercial invoices and shipping process and coordination of freight forwarder requirements

·         Perform other compliance activities as determined by the Director of Global Trade Compliance

·         Assist and mentor individual Domain Export/Import Compliance personnel in resolving import regulatory and classification interpretations, act as buffer between OUs and Textron Systems Office

·         Code Customs Broker import invoices for payment and review import entries for error

·         Coordinate communication with Customs brokers and Customs bond underwriters.

·         Focal point for alleged violations; assist in investigation and preparation of any required voluntary disclosures; coordinate review of same by the Textron Systems and Textron corporate offices

Primary Purpose:

Provides technical factory service support of Lycoming's products to OEM, distributors, and individual customers through effective communications and field visits. Ensures that feedback of service issues reaches the appropriate personnel for effective problem resolution. Maintains familiarity with all engine systems and models. Provides documentation to support service experience through the SIR system. Coordinates service issues with the warranty function as necessary. Recommends changes in procedures, design, equipment or suppliers based on analysis of information received through contact with customers.

Responsibilities:

·         Provide technical guidance and solutions to customer’s technical needs

·         Interfaces with Account Managers, Product Managers and Sales

·         Responsible for coordinating all company resources (COE, Product Engineering, Product line) in order to conduct Applications Project(s)

·         Supports Sales in the identification of Customer requirements, specifications and preferences

·         Develops product solutions (Product & Use recommendations) for Customer Specific Applications

·         May create new Product proposals for Customer Specific Applications using company’s established features and processes

·         Conducts existing Products modifications in order to fit with Customer specific applications

·         Manages VA/VE initiatives (Tear Down, Line Review) as assigned

·         Develops and maintains a good customer rapport and a positive image through the Customer contacts

·         Participates in training and technical sessions

·         Completes and submits on a timely basis all required internal information, reports and documents

·         Operates within the boundaries of the Textron Business Conduct Guidelines

·         May publish papers on finding and development

• Performs other duties as assigned