Trade Compliance Administrator

Howmet Aerospace

. Provide administrative and clerical assistance to Trade Compliance and Logistics teams .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeWhitehall • Michigan • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Trade Compliance and Logistics, with a strong focus on export compliance, documentation management, and regulatory adherence. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office tools to support administrative functions and maintain effective communication across teams.

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Export Compliance ExperienceTrade Compliance Documentation ManagementMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyAnalytical Problem-Solving SkillsAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Export ComplianceDocumentation ManagementData ManagementRecordkeepingAutomated Commercial Environment (ACE)Import Security Filing (ISF)Denied Party Screening (DPS)Free Trade Agreement (FTA) CoordinationExport Filings (EEI)Clerical Assistance

Soft Skills

Verbal Communication SkillsWritten Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft AccessAutomated Watch Lists

Industry Keywords

Trade ComplianceLogisticsImport and Export ActivitiesRegulatory ComplianceCross-Functional Team Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide administrative and clerical assistance to Trade Compliance and Logistics teams
File, audit, and maintain trade compliance documentation
Support daily import and export activities and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company policies
Maintain communication with sites regarding daily operations and questions
Use automated watch lists to validate foreign persons and companies for export authorization and inform management of limitations
Review foreign visitor forms and site technology control plans
Monitor export and import activities for training or management-attention needs
Process export filings (EEI) in the Automated Commercial Environment
Conduct training and audits with the Trade Compliance Team
Assist with Import Security Filing (ISF), Denied Party Screening (DPS), Free Trade Agreement (FTA) coordination, and metrics development
Perform related duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree from an accredited institution
2 years of clerical, administrative, or data management experience
1 year of Export Compliance experience
Ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Verification of employment eligibility required at hire
Visa sponsorship is not available
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access required
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with internal and external customers
Ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team
Strong recordkeeping and documentation skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Hybrid work arrangement