Trade International Trade Specialist

Job Description

Join a High-Performance Culture That Drives Innovation and Excellence

At Vertiv, we don’t just hire talent— we cultivate leaders who drive innovation and engage teams to push the limits of what’s possible. As a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, we are scaling up to meet the demands of AI, data centers, and next-gen technology—and we need bold, high-performing individuals like YOU to take us to the next level.

Why Vertiv?

• High-Performance Culture: We empower you to think big, execute with excellence, and deliver impact. Our performance-driven mindset rewards those who challenge the status quo and drive meaningful change. Over 50 CEO Awards are given annually to recognize top talent moving the needle forward.
• Leadership Without Limits: Leadership at Vertiv goes beyond just titles—it’s about accountability, trust, and ownership. Our leaders engage and drive with collaboration, innovation, and customer-centric thinking, setting the foundation for an action-focused culture.
• Limitless Growth & Learning: We believe in continuous development. Whether through rotational programs or high-impact projects, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your expertise and grow your career.
• A Place for Everyone: Our commitment to Inclusion ensures that all employee’s unique strengths and perspectives are valued. Your voice matters, your growth is prioritized, and your success is celebrated.
  
  

Position Summary

Vertiv, a global leader in critical infrastructure solutions and services, is seeking an International Trade Compliance Analyst to accurately classify products, components, software, and technology for export and import under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) and Commerce Control List (CCL), as well as relevant EU and other international regimes. This role ensures compliant trade operations by driving high-quality classifications, documentation, and data integrity across our systems.

Responsibilities

Product & Technology Classification

• Determine import classifications (including HTSUS and HS classifications) for hardware, software, and technology; assign duty-qualifying tariff codes and maintain supporting rationales.
• Determine export classifications (including ECCNs and ECNs) for hardware, software, and technology; document technical notes and maintain supporting rationales.
• Classify under multiple classification regimes, including U.S. Export Administration Regulations, EU Dual-Use Regulation (e.g., Annex I), and support other country-specific HS/ECCN frameworks as needed.
• Maintain auditable classification records, citations, and decision trees; update item master data in ERP/PLM.
  
  

Trade Compliance Support

• Escalate potential red flags, end-use/end-user risks, and sanctions concerns to Trade Compliance leadership.
  
  

Data Management & Governance

• Build and maintain high-quality classification data sets; ensure data consistency, version control, and traceability across systems.
• Partner with Engineering, Product Management, Sourcing, and Operations to collect technical specifications and correct gaps.
• Drive continuous data quality improvements (e.g., normalization, enrichment, control attribute completeness).
• Support audits and inquiries (internal/external) with complete, well-documented classification files.
  
  

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Fluent English (written and spoken) with the ability to produce precise, professional documentation.
• Strong data management skills: demonstrated experience maintaining structured datasets, ensuring data quality, and using productivity/analytics tools (e.g., Excel with advanced functions, Power Query, or similar).
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., International Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Law, Data/Information Management) or equivalent practical experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of international trade compliance experience (classification under HTS/HS and CCL/ECCN for products, software, and technology).
• Exposure to EU dual-use and UK export control regimes; awareness of multilateral control lists (e.g., Wassenaar).
• Familiarity with ERP/PLM environments (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Siemens Teamcenter) and item master governance.
• Experience with visualization/BI tools (e.g., Power BI/Tableau) for compliance reporting and data quality monitoring.
• Understanding of sanctions/restricted party screening (OFAC/EU/UK) and basic import compliance concepts (valuation, origin, special programs).
  
  

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength
  
  

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Think Big and Execute
• Act With Urgency
• Own It
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Promote Transparent and Open Communication
• Learn and Seek Out Development
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
  
  

About The Team

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

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