Trade Compliance Specialist

Introduction You’re a multitasker, capable of moving a mile a minute and keeping everyone else on track. There’s an art and a science to a well-organized calendar—and nothing makes you happier than an empty inbox. 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 well-being. 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 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. 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, 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. 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. Performs all other duties or special projects as assigned. Requirements 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. 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. Preferred: A working knowledge of E1 and other applications preferred. Ability to achieve Certified U.S. Exporter (Certified Exporter) designation and other application certifications preferred. 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." #J-18808-Ljbffr ViziRecruiter,LLC.