Trade Compliance Specialist

Key accountabilities of the role

• Provides specialized expertise for Trade Compliance export and import activities, may act as a lead in export / import activities, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. Assisting with licensing determinations and applications. Gathering information to ensure the proper jurisdiction, determination and classification of products.
• Maintains working knowledge of all applicable export/import regulations, providing updates to management regarding current and pending compliance regulation initiatives and legislation that may affect company business, ensuring various reports with government agencies are kept up to date as required by regulations.
• Assists with internal or external audits and assessments as directed by Trade Compliance Management.
• Participates in the creation of reports or records.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Key skills and experience

• Knowledge and experience of Import/Export Trade Compliance procedures, such as the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and US Customs and Border Protection Regulations. Also knowledge and experience with UK Military Export Controls.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, web-browsers, SAP/GTS and database management tools
• Ability to coordinate activities for a team
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to recognize and solve typical problems and select solutions from established options
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task
• Strong prioritization skills