Global Trade Compliance Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Global Trade Compliance Specialist

Our team is expanding, and we are currently hiring a Global Trade Compliance Specialist. The Trade Compliance Team is a group of subject matter experts who work to ensure compliance with applicable governmental rules and regulations both in the US and abroad. They monitor the regulatory environment and partner with groups throughout the business to support the goals of the organization. This role will contribute to the effective management of the Trade Compliance Program at the semiconductor equipment manufacturing facility in Massachusetts.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the daily import/export transactional tasks

• Interface with freight forwarders, US customs officers, custom brokers, internal and external customers on all matters pertaining to customs and import and export regulations

• Provide relevant product information to internal teams to support HTS classifications, Export Control Classification (ECCN) and country of origin information

• Manage import/export record-keeping process in compliance with guidelines set forth by regulations and company policy

• Ensure that company partners, customers, vendors etc.are appropriately screened for Denied Person and Entities, restricted end-uses, anti-boycott language, diversion, etc.

• Act as liaison with internal departments within the company in regulatory and duty matters, Interfacing with related departments regarding inquiries related to import and export compliance, as required by the Import Export Compliance Manager.

• Conducts internal audit and assessment of business activities for adherence to import/export procedures throughout the business lifecycle, including review of new products and classification/characterization of commodities through final delivery to customer.

• Evaluate new government requirements to ensure import and export compliance with changes and incorporation into day-to-day operations

• Identifies and analyzes causes of international and domestic compliance issues and gaps and generate recommendations to management

• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Logistics, Supply Chain, Sales, IT, and Engineering to develop and execute defined procedures

• Provide training on various compliance topics to individuals and functional groups as required by the trade compliance manager.

• Support group programs and projects that take advantage of Free Trade Agreements (including management of certificates of origin) and other duty-savings opportunities

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, required
• Minimum 4 years of Global Regulatory Compliance or related experience required
• Customs Brokers License, preferred
• Clear demonstration of product classification process, CCL, and Schedule B/HTSUS
• Exceptional Problem solving and computer/skillsets
• Demonstrated self-starter with leadership qualities
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills including SharePoint.