What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Trade Compliance Specialist position at Hitachi Energy?
The opportunity
Join Hitachi Energy's Service Business as a Trade Compliance Specialist, where you'll play a vital role in supporting the classification and movement of products, software, and technology across global markets. You'll work at the intersection of regulatory compliance, supply chain operations, and technical product management, ensuring that our service activities meet all export control and customs requirements. Your work will directly contribute to the reliability and efficiency of the power grid by enabling seamless, compliant operations in a rapidly evolving industry.
How you'll make an impact
Classify products, software, and technology for export and import according to government and internal regulations.
Support the preparation and review of product classification reports and master data management.
Analyze goods for upcoming shipments, identifying and classifying items in response to regulatory developments.
Provide timely support for the classification of purchased goods and assist with customs declarations.
Maintain and update master data in relevant systems (e.g., SAP GTS) with accurate classification codes.
Deliver training and guidance to business unit staff on trade compliance requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of compliance into daily operations.
Monitor, manage, and mitigate trade compliance risks, including supporting internal reviews and audits.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Your background
Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, legal, or a related field.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in import, export, or trade compliance environments.
Knowledge of export control and customs regulations relevant to product classification.
Strong business mindset, responsiveness, and initiative.
Effective communicator and team player, able to collaborate across functions.
Customs Brokerage License preferred; technical knowledge of products, software, or applied technologies is helpful but not required.
More about us
At Hitachi Energy, you'll gain hands-on experience with global trade operations, work alongside experts in compliance and technology, and have opportunities for ongoing learning and professional growth.
Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy
A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry
Access to learning platforms and career development programs
Competitive health and retirement benefits
Paid leave and flexible work arrangements
Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. We welcome you to apply and want you to know that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veterans' status or any other legally protected characteristic.