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Trade Specialist

Position Details:

Job title:

Trade Specialist Duration: 11-month contract

Work Location:

Austin TX 78724 Pay Rate: $25 - $30/hr. on W2

Client is currently seeking an Import/Export Trade Temp located at our Austin Texas location. This position is part of our Legal and Compliance Organization.

As an Import/Export Trade Temp, you will be part of client's Global Trade Operations team with the key responsibility to ensure client's US business operations are conducted in compliance with customs regulations and export control laws in the most efficient and effective way possible.

You will actively participate in the execution of import and export operations and process improvements aimed to achieve operational excellence.

The Import/Export Trade Temp works collaboratively with all lines of business, purchasing, logistics, service providers, suppliers, and external stakeholders as needed to ensure compliance for the Company's import and export transactions.

This position provides opportunities to increase knowledge base of U.S. import/export laws and regulations.

In this role, you will report to the Global Trade Operations Senior Manager.

• Support day-to-day operational execution including but not limited to import and export of products, services, transfer of technical data, and all other trade operations matters.
• Interacting regularly with and providing operational support and guidance including import clearance and export declaration compliance matters to internal stakeholders.
• Perform internal self-assessments to ensure trade compliance activities are executed properly.
• Execute processes, controls, record keeping and any audit preparation regarding import entry and export declarations.
• Monitor compliance and performance of external service providers.
• Work with import ops and customs broker to assist in import clearance issues.
• Support the resolution of import and export shipment issues working with internal and third parties such as freight forwarders, customs brokers as needed.
• Analyze high volumes of data to identify anomalies, data gathering and analytics and report to management daily, weekly or as required.
• Support other trade related activities as defined by operations manager.

• Proficient in excel, data analytics and visualization.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and identify patterns and trends.
• Well-developed organizational, priority management and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated customer focus with the ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Keen attention to details and accurate in execution of any task.
• Ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams and international environment.
• Exhibits a high level of integrity and discretion.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Preferred experience in highly regulated, high-tech or semiconductor industry.
• Professional Certificates, Licenses, Lean Six Sigma and Training a plus.