Export Compliance Specialist

Export Compliance Specialist

Required Skills: Advance Excel, Compliance, Export, Import Location: Germantown, Wisconsin

Duration: Expected to 1-2 months contract with possible extension

Job Description

Pay Rate: $25/hr the pay rate may differ depending on your skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

Featured Benefits:

• Medical Insurance in compliance with the ACA
• 401(k)
• Sick leave in compliance with applicable state, federal, and local laws

Job Description

General Function

Looking to hire an Export Compliance Specialist. The Export Compliance Specialist is an integral part of the business and ensures the company remains in compliance with regulatory policies relating to the global export of goods. The individual must be a self-starter, problem solver, and keep up to date with the changing regulations and sanctions globally.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare international shipping documentation
• Authorize the release of export sales orders to the warehouse
• Enter export declarations into the government's ACE portal
• Identify and rectify areas of export non-compliance
• Maintain record keeping per the current requirements
• Submit license applications when necessary
• Develop and conduct internal training on export compliance
• Monitor changes in regulations and global export issues
• Update export compliance procedures and manuals
• Interact with various departments, and employees at all levels, while maintaining a customer focused, team attitude
• Act as a resource to recommend proper shipping channels and processes
• Interact directly with government agencies and freight forwarders as necessary
• Work on special projects as assigned by the supervisor
• Research new sanctions and propose new processes to maintain compliance
• Additional duties as assigned

Basic (Required) Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in a related field
• Attention to detail is critically important
• Strong computer skills, especially with MS-Office applications
• Willingness to continue learning trade regulations
• Ability to perform job duties with minimal supervision
• Prior shipping experience would be beneficial
• Working knowledge of Incoterms

Required Details

Experience: 2-3 Years Travel Required: No Clearance Required: No