Export Compliance Specialist Job Description

Export Compliance Specialist Job Description

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Export compliance specialist provides guidance concerning the requirements and obligations of exporting under ITAR, Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Regulations and other U.S.

Export Compliance Specialist Duties & Responsibilities

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Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Work with Product Management, Engineering and Government Contracts Administrator to ensure all Dual Use / ITAR related projects are properly documented and TAA agreements are in place before projects are started
Assign classification of products using (a) the EAR and the CCL, (b) informed compliance publications, and (c) company engineering materials
Act as direct liaison with BIS corporate ITC leadership, attend meetings as scheduled
Oversee C-TPAT program, perform periodic audits at Sensitech and FreightWatch US locations to ensure compliance
Manage LI battery compliance markings and policy knowledge of IATA & DOT rules regarding shipment of devices containing Li batteries
Assess risk of both suppliers and customers for possible noncompliance or illegal activity regarding import or export activities
Manage response to CF-28 and CF-29 CBP requests and findings
Develop AES shipping procedures and conduct training as needed for all Sensitech export locations
Maintain and update all policies and procedure related to Import and Export Compliance
Assist with the duty drawback program for all business, this includes auditing the approvals from the US Government Work with SCM to properly assign HTS Codes, ECCN # and Country of origin for all our the import FG and parts from all vendors

Export Compliance Specialist Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Export Compliance Specialist

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ECTI, NAFTA, COO, USMCA, AEO

Education for Export Compliance Specialist

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the export compliance specialist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and University Degree in Education, Business, Business/Administration, Associates, Engineering, Graduate, International Trade, Science, Administration, Manufacturing

Skills for Export Compliance Specialist

Desired skills for export compliance specialist include:

ITAR
OFAC
D-Trade and SNAP-R
Department of Commerce Licensing
Customs regulations
EAR
Enterprise Resource Planning system
Export & licensing regulations
Oracle
Requirements and maintenance of conditions issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce

Desired experience for export compliance specialist includes:

Ensure our databases are updated with proper information
Review all import documentation ensuring import entry values are declared properly and duties and taxes are properly assessed for finish goods and parts/accessories
Incorporate process related to reviewing and maintaining all shipping records and verify charges are correct
Maintain relationships with our Customs Broker and Freight Forwarders to improve customer service activities to our customers
Maintain all compliance training documents and retention records
Assist as required, to apply for all import and/or export licenses and rulings, including maintaining logs of all licenses, rulings

Export Compliance Specialist Examples

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Export Compliance Specialist Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of export compliance specialist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for export compliance specialist
  • Work with Engineering, Product management and Supply Chain to properly assign HTS Codes, ECCN and Country of origin for all our fabricated and purchased parts
  • Review all import documentation ensuring import entry values are declared properly and duties and taxes are properly assessed
  • Develop Corporate Training programs to ensure all employees are properly trained on procedures and policies
  • Maintain all Nafta documentation and certifications
  • Classify all Nafta products within our organization
  • Work with Corporate Director, Commercial Operations on all Corporate project initiatives
  • Travel to all OSSA factories
  • Ensure compliance at all OSSA entities
  • Support the Kaizen activities
  • Develop and submit TAAs and/or other licenses to appropriate regulatory agency
Qualifications for export compliance specialist
  • Superior Customer Service Skills and Interpersonal skills are essential
  • Ability to analyze technical data and can clearly articulate the appropriate HTS code is necessary
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and multiple tasks simultaneously making decisive decisions is desired
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills ability to work well with colleagues are essential
  • Ability to work with all departments and companies related OSSA to ensure excellent customer satisfaction is desired
  • Must be able to drive On Time delivery improvements
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Export Compliance Specialist Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for an export compliance specialist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for export compliance specialist
  • Develop and manage processes to support ECCN classifications
  • Obtain data elements, specification documents, or material information from the vendors or suppliers to ensure proper classification of items
  • Prepare and file CCATS applications and ECCN classification requests as necessary while maintaining adequate technical and legal backup documentation
  • Works closely with the Customer Service, Legal, Logistics and Marketing departments to draft, amend and file export licenses, from an export controls perspective, and seek necessary government approvals
  • Collect, track, and retain Import Customs documentation
  • Support Export Licensing and Compliance Data Management, monitoring and metrics reporting
  • Support various stages of audits and assessments, both Internal/External, including the implementation and tracking of corrective action plans as related to Records Management and Document Collection
  • Provide status, reports and metrics pertaining to Records Management, and assist with Internal training sessions related to Records Management
  • This position will help create, support and improve on a broad spectrum of regulatory issues
  • Ensures legal compliance and provides import/export administration and control within government rules and regulations, including appropriate licensing for shipments
Qualifications for export compliance specialist
  • In-depth understanding and experience with ECCN classification methodology
  • Ability to read engineering drawings, biology background
  • Proficient with complete Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ) SAP and PC skills
  • Bachelor's degree preferred, commensurate training and experience considered
  • Minimum 5 years of direct experience with import/export compliance
  • Trade Compliance industry experience (5-7 years) will be considered in lieu of degree
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Export Compliance Specialist Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of export compliance specialist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for export compliance specialist
  • Approves internal forms, maintains databases and files, and prepares and submits internal and external reports
  • Initiates activities related to export licenses in support of international business development activities
  • Establishes requirements for license generation, generates license applications and tracks through the approval process, and supports license applications throughout the corporate and regulatory agency review and approval processes
  • Within workgroup, and then across a broad spectrum of the company, to include corporate, senior management, engineering, marketing, sales, administrators, security, legal, shipping, , including outside business and limited governmental contact
  • Ability to obtain, at a minimum, a U.S. SECRET Security Clearance
  • Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects and assignments
  • Works on and develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity
  • Work is periodically reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy
  • Assigns Harmonized System (HS) tariff codes, Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs), and regional trade-related-codes to primary and secondary products imported and exported in the normal course of business
  • Ability to tackle more complex trade compliance issues as apply to Customs valuation, duty saving programs, prior disclosures, internal/external audits
Qualifications for export compliance specialist
  • Experience dealing with CBP and Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)
  • Knowledge of Dangerous Goods and Classified Materials
  • Degree in International Relations
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, IT or Supply Chain Management
  • At least 2 years of experience in a regulated industry (knowledge of compliance issues and/or process requirements)
  • 4 years of experience in a regulated industry (knowledge of compliance issues and/or process requirements)
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Export Compliance Specialist Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of export compliance specialist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for export compliance specialist
  • Review sales orders in export software, Amber Road, to determine whether to accept or reject based upon embargos, denied party lists, and other reasons
  • For international statements of work (“SOWs”) for consulting services, lead the process with parties to the SOWS of gathering location data, providing verbiage for SOWs regarding export controls and personally identifiable information
  • For freight forward transactions, work with exporter to verify the product codes provided by the manufacturer and also determine if, based on those codes and the destination country, a license is required for export
  • In cases where the client does not understand DAP Incoterms, be the facilitator of conversations between the destination contact, the freight forwarder, and the vendor to assist with any issues (import license, clarification of responsibilities)
  • Manage encryption semi-annual sales reporting and self-classification reporting
  • Support all export controls compliance initiatives including such areas of classification, economic sanctions and embargoes, licensing, restricted party screening, and antiboycott
  • Review proposed transactions against existing export licenses to confirm compliance
  • Perform restricted party screening process
  • Support anti-boycott compliance reviews
  • Interact with various functions, staffs to obtain information necessary to support export controls classification, licensing, antiboycott analysis, and other issues as they arise
Qualifications for export compliance specialist
  • Minimum 3 years of experience (manufacturing company trade compliance experience a plus)
  • Knowledge/Familiarity with “maquiladora/IMEX” operations a plus
  • Must have experience with Amber Road or similar export compliance software
  • Preferred experience in high-tech or semiconductor Industry
  • Familiarity and/or experience working with electronic components and parts is a plus
  • Standard computing skills required with strong data analysis skills preferred
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Export Compliance Specialist Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for an export compliance specialist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for export compliance specialist
  • Support the development of standard operating procedures and the refinement and implementation of trade compliance-related processes and best practices
  • Prepare reports related to Alcon’s data related to exports and export controls
  • May be requested to make determinations on export controls-related issues
  • Drive continuous improvement of Alcon’s Global Trade Compliance program
  • Perform analytical and clerical duties as assigned
  • Performs reviews of sales orders for determining product classifications and export license requirements
  • Assists with review and approval of presentations, briefings, documents, marketing publications, and other information to be provided to foreign persons prior to release outside the company
  • Assignment of Schedule B and HTS classification codes
  • Assisting in preparation of export/import license applications, agreements, Commodity Classification Requests (CCR), Commodity Jurisdictions, general correspondence and other forms of requests in a timely manner to satisfy export/import due dates and deadlines
  • Administrative maintenance of files and records (such as decrement of license, govt
Qualifications for export compliance specialist
  • Bachelor degree in a business administration, production, inventory international supply chain, and resource management related program or equivalent experience in related field
  • Must be able to clearly and concisely articulate findings and summarize recommendations
  • 5+ years’ experience in Global Trade Compliance preferred
  • Ability to work carefully and accurately, paying close attention to details
  • Experience with SAP and / the SAP GTS module a plus
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Trade Compliance and/or Customs brokerage

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