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Trade Compliance Specialist

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full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: IllinoisUnited States

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Salary

💰 $22 - $28 per hour

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About the role

  • Reviews orders on AE hold, collects and documents relevant data from the orders
  • Sends the information to the appropriate trade personnel for timely review
  • Releases approved orders from AE and EX hold
  • Collaborates with various business partners to verify the accuracy of sales order items, billing and shipping addresses, freight forwarder contact information, and end destinations
  • Performs regular compliance screening functions related to product end-uses, denied parties, and export license requirements using regulatory best practices
  • Assists with various administrative functions, including records retention, government filings, and reports related to EEIs and controlled products
  • Reviews export orders, notes issues, and escalates problems; follows-up on resolutions
  • Maintains export compliance records
  • Researches and screens customers for adhering to U.S. Export regulations
  • Ensures the accuracy and compliance of various company-wide production processes related to export compliance
  • Reviews export documentation and correctness of commodity classifications, ECCN and country codes
  • Assists with export returns requests
  • Resolves export clearance issues with various third parties
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of regulations related to the Department of Commerce and other U.S. regulatory agencies through training provided by the government and export professionals

Requirements

  • Basic ERP system knowledge
  • Basic report running utilizing a tool like Business Objects or Crystal Reports
  • Basic proficiency is the use of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Working knowledge of United States Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), including Export Control Classification Number (ECCN), Schedule B, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), denied parties, embargoed countries, and deemed export, etc.
  • Ability to read and comprehend information contained in regulatory publications, Federal Register, and government agency bulletins
  • Project coordination skill with ability to track tasks and assignments to completion
  • Good communication, verbal and writing skills in a cross functional/matrix environment
  • Organized with ability to manage conflicting priorities
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills with ability to ensure export meets approved standards
  • Detail oriented with ability to detect issues with orders.
Benefits
  • 401k plans
  • Medical insurance
  • Free therapy visits
  • Mental health coaching and tools
  • Meditation resources
  • Generous paid time off package including vacation and sick time, Wellness and Volunteer Time Off days
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
ERP system knowledgereport runningMicrosoft Office Suite proficiencyExport Administration Regulations (EAR)Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)Schedule BHarmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)compliance screeningexport documentation review
Soft Skills
project coordinationcommunication skillsorganizational skillsproblem solvinganalytical skillsdetail orientedability to manage conflicting prioritiesability to track tasksverbal skillswriting skills