Trade Compliance Specialist

As a Trade Compliance Specialist, You Will

• Ensure ongoing compliance with U.S. export control regulations (EAR) and applicable sanctions requirements for the VT Business Area
• Review export transactions, including customer, product, destination, dual use, and end use controls
• Conduct export compliance reviews and support resolution of issues prior to shipment
• Create, manage, and maintain U.S. export license applications in relevant systems
• Review and resolve denied party, sanctioned party, and export control holds in SAP GTS
• Escalate potential red flag transactions to the Americas Trade Compliance Manager
• Assist with HTS classification and ECCN classification where required
• Monitor changes in U.S. and international trade regulations and assess operational impact
• Support the development, maintenance, and deployment of trade compliance policies, procedures, and work instructions
• Contribute to compliance training and awareness across impacted functions
• Support internal audits and compliance self assessments
• Partner closely with Customer Care, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, and Finance
• Act as a subject matter expert for U.S. trade compliance topics within VTBA
• Support global and regional trade compliance initiatives as required

• Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Business, Logistics, or a related field (or equivalent experience) OR
• 7 + years of experience in U.S. trade compliance role
• Working knowledge of: U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), U.S. Tariff Schedule (HTSUS), OFAC sanctions programs, and US export and re-export licensing process
• Experience with HTS classification and ECCN classification
• Proven ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into practical business guidance
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple functions and levels of the organization

• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB)
• Experience with SAP GTS or similar trade compliance systems (training can be provided)
• Experience supporting manufacturing and complex global supply chains
• Experience developing or deploying trade compliance policies, procedures, or training

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our Haverhill, MA location.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer!

Edwards Company considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws.

No person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws of this state or any subdivision thereof. No person shall, because of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, creed [or], religion, or sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare and autonomy, be subjected to any discrimination in [his or her] their civil rights by any other person or by any firm, corporation, or institution, or by the state or any agency or subdivision of the state, pursuant to law.

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