Trade Compliance Specialist

Job Summary

Collects trade compliance and other product-related data to ensure full adherence to local, national, and international regulatory requirements. Develops ad hoc reports, designs processes and workflows, prepares supporting documentation, and recommends process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Principal Responsibilities

• Conducts technical data research to accurately classify trade compliance information, including Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes and Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs)
• Utilizes supplier documentation to determine additional product attributes such as UN hazardous codes and UNSPSC codes
• Processes ad hoc compliance classification requests from internal stakeholders
• Identifies and interprets customs rulings and explanatory notes to ensure accurate HTS classifications
• Archives and maintains supporting documentation for compliance purposes
• Maintains compliance data in systems of record
• Provides reporting on completed work
• Meets objectives related to deadlines, data completeness, and data accuracy (quality)
• Maintains metadata to support the automated assignment of data
• Administers quality audit processes to ensure accurate data collection and classification within the team
• Stays informed of emerging compliance developments and assesses the impact of changing legislative requirements
• Develops and maintains detailed work instructions
• Provides training and guidance to other employees
• Continuously improves compliance processes and the overall compliance framework
  
  

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Work is performed under minimal guidance and assigned in the form of desired expectations. Independent judgment is used to determine best approach, and creativity is expected to achieve maximum results and handle new situations.
• Builds strong and effective working relationships across the organization and with external partners.
• Actions may have significant impact to department as well as others. Errors may be difficult to detect and remedy and potentially result in loss of customer business, materials, money and/or time.
• Shows enthusiasm and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Takes full responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of completed work.
• May participate on special assignments.
• Very good written and spoken English skills
  
  

• Typically less than 2 years of related experience
• Background or experience with electronic components and SAP is desired
  
  

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Logistics, Business, or a related field