Export Operations Supervisor

onsemi is seeking a highly experienced, driven, and strategic Export Operations Supervisor to lead and strengthen its global export operations program. This position will be responsible for overseeing U.S. and international export control activities, ensuring compliance with applicable trade regulations, and driving the development and continuous improvement of export compliance processes throughout the organization.

The Export Operations Supervisor will serve as a key subject matter expert supporting business operations, logistics, supply chain, engineering, procurement, legal, and sales organizations. This role will be responsible for export licensing, commodity classifications, Automated Export System (AES) filing oversight, denied party screening processes, export controls program development, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance initiatives. The successful candidate will have extensive experience building and managing export compliance programs within a multinational manufacturing environment, preferably within the semiconductor or high-technology industry.

Candidates for this position will be responsible for the following functions within the Global Trade Operations organization:

• Lead and supervise daily export compliance operations supporting U.S. and global shipments.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive export controls compliance program aligned with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirements, and other applicable international regulations.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for export control compliance matters across the organization.
• Manage and oversee AES filing processes, ensuring timely and accurate Electronic Export Information (EEI) submissions.
• Review and determine Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) for products, technology, software, and manufacturing equipment.
• Support export license determinations, applications, recordkeeping, and compliance with licensing conditions.
• Develop and maintain export compliance procedures, work instructions, and internal controls.
• Collaboration on restricted party screening program build.
• Execute restricted party screening reviews and resolve potential compliance concerns.
• Partner with logistics providers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies on export-related matters.
• Lead internal export compliance audits, risk assessments, and corrective action initiatives.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and reporting metrics for export compliance activities.
• Train and mentor compliance team members and business stakeholders on export control requirements and best practices.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, new product introductions, facility expansions, and other strategic business initiatives with export compliance guidance.
• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate impacts to internal stakeholders.
• Drive continuous process improvements through automation, technology solutions, and cross-functional collaboration.

Candidates for this position should possess a Bachelor's Degree and/or 10-15 years of progressive experience in Export Controls and Global Trade Compliance, including direct experience developing and managing export compliance programs.

The following qualifications are highly preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Logistics, Legal Studies, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10-15 years of experience in export controls, global trade compliance, or international trade operations.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and managing corporate export compliance programs.
• Extensive knowledge of:
  • Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
  • Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) requirements
  • Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations
  • Census Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR)
  • Deemed export requirements
  • Export licensing processes
• Advanced knowledge of AES filing requirements and Electronic Export Information (EEI) reporting.
• Experience supporting semiconductor, electronics, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or technology industries preferred.
• Strong understanding of ECCN classification methodologies and export jurisdiction determinations.
• Experience conducting internal compliance audits and managing corrective action plans.
• Proficiency with ACE reporting, SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience leading projects and supervising team members.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced global business environment.

Preferred Certifications

• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB)
• Certified Export Specialist (CES)
• U.S. Export Compliance Officer Certification (ECOC)
• Customs and Trade Compliance certifications from recognized industry organizations