What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trade Compliance Specialist position at Connection?
Overview
What We Do
We calm the confusion of IT by guiding the connection between people and technology. If a customer is looking for a better way to manage their warehouse inventory, equip their workforce, or secure their data, we make it happen. All it takes is finding the right combination of tech hardware, software, cloud solutions, and support services. That’s what we do. We’re the IT Department’s IT Department.
Who We Are
Our team is made stronger by a multitude of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. It’s what makes Connection unique—what drives us to innovate and create technology solutions that stand apart from the crowd. We’d love for you to be a part of that fabric, to share your ideas and experiences with a team that thrives on fresh thinking, creativity, and helping others.
Why You Should Join Us
You’ll find supportive teammates and a rewarding career at Connection—plus great benefits. We take pride in supporting employees with a total rewards package that provides financial, emotional, and physical resources for you and your family. Our compensation, 401k plans, medical insurance, and other benefits are progressive and competitive. We value the importance of our employees’ emotional wellbeing. To support employees, we provide free therapy visits, mental health coaching and tools, and meditation resources. You’ll also enjoy a generous paid time off package that includes not only vacation and sick time, but also Wellness and Volunteer Time Off days.
Responsibilities
The Trade Compliance Specialist reviews orders on AE hold, collects and documents relevant data from the orders, and sends the information to the appropriate trade personnel for timely review. The Specialist releases approved orders from AE and EX hold and reviews subsequent changes made to the orders. The Specialist collaborates with various business partners to verify the accuracy of sales order items, billing and shipping addresses, freight forwarder contact information, and end destinations. The Specialist performs regular compliance screening functions related to product end-uses, denied parties, and export license requirements, using regulatory best practices, for all corporate business segment customers and active vendors. The Specialist assists with various administrative functions, including records retention, government filings, and reports related to EEIs and controlled products.
Reviews orders/quotes that have been flagged in the system for compliance with export requirements per an email notification of an order on hold.
Min
USD $22.28/Hr.
Max
USD $27.85/Hr.
Qualifications
Basic ERP system knowledge with ability to navigate.
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. w
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.
Because of the possibility for fraudulent job postings on many popular job boards, please be advised that Connection will never offer a position of employment without a complete interview process and communication with a “live person".
What We Do
We calm the confusion of IT by guiding the connection between people and technology. If a customer is looking for a better way to manage their warehouse inventory, equip their workforce, or secure their data, we make it happen. All it takes is finding the right combination of tech hardware, software, cloud solutions, and support services. That’s what we do. We’re the IT Department’s IT Department.
Who We Are
Our team is made stronger by a multitude of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. It’s what makes Connection unique—what drives us to innovate and create technology solutions that stand apart from the crowd. We’d love for you to be a part of that fabric, to share your ideas and experiences with a team that thrives on fresh thinking, creativity, and helping others.
Why You Should Join Us
You’ll find supportive teammates and a rewarding career at Connection—plus great benefits. We take pride in supporting employees with a total rewards package that provides financial, emotional, and physical resources for you and your family. Our compensation, 401k plans, medical insurance, and other benefits are progressive and competitive. We value the importance of our employees’ emotional wellbeing. To support employees, we provide free therapy visits, mental health coaching and tools, and meditation resources. You’ll also enjoy a generous paid time off package that includes not only vacation and sick time, but also Wellness and Volunteer Time Off days.
Responsibilities
The Trade Compliance Specialist reviews orders on AE hold, collects and documents relevant data from the orders, and sends the information to the appropriate trade personnel for timely review. The Specialist releases approved orders from AE and EX hold and reviews subsequent changes made to the orders. The Specialist collaborates with various business partners to verify the accuracy of sales order items, billing and shipping addresses, freight forwarder contact information, and end destinations. The Specialist performs regular compliance screening functions related to product end-uses, denied parties, and export license requirements, using regulatory best practices, for all corporate business segment customers and active vendors. The Specialist assists with various administrative functions, including records retention, government filings, and reports related to EEIs and controlled products.
Reviews orders/quotes that have been flagged in the system for compliance with export requirements per an email notification of an order on hold.
- Provides product classifications and shipment instructions within 24 hours.
- Reviews and approves exemption requests and license exception requests.
- Files required report(s) with the appropriate regulatory agencies.
- Maintains export compliance records.
- Researches and screens customers for adhering to U.S. Export regulations.
- Reviews export documentation, usage of correct commodity classifications, ECCN and country codes.
- Ensures correct usage of filing exemption and licensing exception codes.
- Assists with export returns requests.
- Resolves export clearance issues with various third parties.
Min
USD $22.28/Hr.
Max
USD $27.85/Hr.
Qualifications
Basic ERP system knowledge with ability to navigate.
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. w
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.
Because of the possibility for fraudulent job postings on many popular job boards, please be advised that Connection will never offer a position of employment without a complete interview process and communication with a “live person".
Salary : $22 - $28