Global Trade Compliance PM, Project Kuiper

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.


Key job responsibilities
We are looking for someone who can:

• Provide subject matter expertise on end-to-end import and export requirements from proof of concept through prototype development, CM set-up, beta testing, mass production, and post-import audit for new technologies
• Perform import and export product classification, export licensing and audit import and export transactions
• Perform research on trade risks and opportunities, and summarize findings and recommendations in analyses for global stakeholders
• Collaborate with Amazon’s regional trade teams to execute new product and country expansions
• Effectively lead cross-functional projects, with a focus on efficiency and scalability
• Define and report on key performance and trade compliance metrics
• Provide effective trade compliance training and public policy updates to stakeholders

Export Control Requirement
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

A day in the life
You will provide the business with critical Subject Matter Expert knowledge and analyses on many topics, including import/export classification, valuation, licensing requirements, partner government agency (PGA) implications, cost-savings initiatives, etc., on a global scale. You will provide training, and create and implement scalable processes with business stakeholders. In executing this role, you will work directly with internal Legal, Logistics, Supply Chain, Tax, Transfer Pricing, Finance, and Procurement teams, and a variety of external Company partners. You will work closely with all of Amazon’s global trade teams.

About the team
The Kuiper Global Trade is responsible for international trade strategy and operations including imports and exports for supply chain, manufacturing and sales. The group is part of Kuiper Production Operations.

Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious and earn trust.

Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.

Innovation is part of our DNA! Our goal is to be Earth's most customer-centric company, and we are just getting started. We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space based systems design and wireless systems.