Fastenal
Compliance Specialist
Fastenal, Winona, Minnesota, United States, 55987
Job Description
Compliance Specialist - CUI / ITAR & DFAR
Position location is flexible and may office from a branch in Winona, MN - Denton, TX - High Point, NC or Greensboro, NC
Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm
OVERVIEW: Working as a Full-Time Compliance Specialist focused on Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) relating to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) & Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) , you will be a strategic liaison between Fastenal's Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Product Development, Sales, and Customers. Your main responsibility will be advising the groups supporting product and supplier compliance needs relative to regulatory and/or customer requirements. You will report to and work directly with the Director of Supply Chain Compliance to help research, create solutions, and enforce compliance throughout our supply chain and subsidiaries surrounding ITAR/DFAR. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: o Continually improving processes to mitigate risk and its effects on areas of the organization o Assessing results of completed audits to identify risk areas, gaps, and/or deficiencies within current processes o Performing business system audits using existing checklists and processes to ensure system compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements o Generating periodic and ad hoc reports o Completing customer certifications & representations packets o Reviewing customer RFQ language for contract compliance o Maintaining Fastenal's registration & business information related to UEI's and CAGE Codes through Sam.gov o Maintaining Fastenal's SPRS Score through PIEE as it relates to NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Registration o Overseeing and managing system tools for proper compliance amongst all US persons accessing CUI o Maintaining and updating training guidelines internally for employees who will access CUI o Designing interdepartmental communication o Enforcing company policy with regards to supply chain compliance o Researching regulations and the applicability to Fastenal surrounding CUI / ITAR / DFAR o Writing business impact statements o Using PeopleSoft, Internet, and Microsoft Office Suite regularly
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: The following skills and qualifications are required for this position: o Possess a current full valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located (including successful completion of any applicable graduated license program for your state or province) as well as the ability to meet our driving record requirements to use a company vehicle, as needed o Possess or working towards a degree in Business, Business Law, Finance, Marketing or related education OR relevant Compliance, Distribution, Manufacturing, ITAR/DFAR or industry related work experience o Excellent written and oral communication skills o Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel o Highly motivated, self-directed, and customer service oriented o Possess a positive attitude with eagerness to learn new tasks o Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and prioritizing abilities o Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning, and decision making skills o Demonstrate strong attention to detail and follow through o Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment o Work independently as well as in a team environment o Willingness to travel (averaging 1-4 trips/year within the US; potential for international) o Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: o Prior leadership experience o Prior Problem solving and project management experience o Prior experience related to CUI and ITAR / DFAR regulations
ABOUT US: Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS: Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.
OVERVIEW: Working as a Full-Time Compliance Specialist focused on Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) relating to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) & Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) , you will be a strategic liaison between Fastenal's Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Product Development, Sales, and Customers. Your main responsibility will be advising the groups supporting product and supplier compliance needs relative to regulatory and/or customer requirements. You will report to and work directly with the Director of Supply Chain Compliance to help research, create solutions, and enforce compliance throughout our supply chain and subsidiaries surrounding ITAR/DFAR. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: o Continually improving processes to mitigate risk and its effects on areas of the organization o Assessing results of completed audits to identify risk areas, gaps, and/or deficiencies within current processes o Performing business system audits using existing checklists and processes to ensure system compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements o Generating periodic and ad hoc reports o Completing customer certifications & representations packets o Reviewing customer RFQ language for contract compliance o Maintaining Fastenal's registration & business information related to UEI's and CAGE Codes through Sam.gov o Maintaining Fastenal's SPRS Score through PIEE as it relates to NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Registration o Overseeing and managing system tools for proper compliance amongst all US persons accessing CUI o Maintaining and updating training guidelines internally for employees who will access CUI o Designing interdepartmental communication o Enforcing company policy with regards to supply chain compliance o Researching regulations and the applicability to Fastenal surrounding CUI / ITAR / DFAR o Writing business impact statements o Using PeopleSoft, Internet, and Microsoft Office Suite regularly
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: The following skills and qualifications are required for this position: o Possess a current full valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located (including successful completion of any applicable graduated license program for your state or province) as well as the ability to meet our driving record requirements to use a company vehicle, as needed o Possess or working towards a degree in Business, Business Law, Finance, Marketing or related education OR relevant Compliance, Distribution, Manufacturing, ITAR/DFAR or industry related work experience o Excellent written and oral communication skills o Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel o Highly motivated, self-directed, and customer service oriented o Possess a positive attitude with eagerness to learn new tasks o Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and prioritizing abilities o Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning, and decision making skills o Demonstrate strong attention to detail and follow through o Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment o Work independently as well as in a team environment o Willingness to travel (averaging 1-4 trips/year within the US; potential for international) o Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: o Prior leadership experience o Prior Problem solving and project management experience o Prior experience related to CUI and ITAR / DFAR regulations
ABOUT US: Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS: Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.