Trade Compliance Specialist

Summary

Celestica is looking for a Trade Compliance Specialist to lead our export control and regulatory strategy in Fort Worth, Texas. In this role, you will be the primary authority on the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) as they relate to the work Celestica undertakes in Fort Worth, Texas. The successful candidate will ensure that our technology transfers, hardware shipments, and engineering collaborations comply with local and international laws while supporting our fast-paced New Product Introduction (NPI) and Product Licensing cycles.

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

Lead and maintain Celestica’s Internal Compliance Program (ICP) for Fort Worth, Texas, ensuring site meets all the bulk and Multiple-use permits.

Navigate U.S. EAR, ensuring seamless compliance for U.S.

-origin military technology and dual-use items.

Implement and audit controls for Intangible Technology Transfer (ITT), managing the cross-border exchange of technical data, software code, and schematics via digital platforms.

Direct visitor and personnel compliance vetting against EAR, ITAR, and global regimes to secure necessary government authorizations for facility and technology access.

Assign and validate ECCN classifications for high-complexity goods in Capital Equipment, and Cloud Solutions.

Leverage SAP GTS to automate trade compliance workflows, including restricted party screening, export license determination, and managing GTS Blocks to prevent non-compliant shipments.

Act as a primary site point-of-contact for Texas customs Audits, inspections and disclosures, Lead investigation efforts and ensure timely reporting of any unlawful disclosure of strategic technology to relevant authorities.

Administer and deliver mandatory trade compliance training programs to ensure continuous site-wide regulatory awareness.

Maintain a comprehensive, auditable record management system for all security vetting, permits, and compliance training logs.

Execute critical trade compliance documentation, including the completion of End User Statements and comprehensive End Use Determinations (analyzing product type, classification, and usage).

Develop and administer critical trade compliance documentation with meticulous revision control.

Reviews, recommends and implements enhancements / new systems required by business.

Implements and ensures adherence to SCM policies and practices.

Coordinates site internal audits to highlight issues, assist in audit readiness and ensure corrective action plans.

Deep expertise in the U.S. EAR. and familiarity with Dual-Use regulations is highly desirable.

Must have an excellent sense of discretion and sensitivity when handling data governed by privacy regulations. Must be self-directed and able to work under minimal supervision.

Hands-on experience applying for export permits and use of SNAP-R system.

Knowledge of recent directives requiring notification for high-performance AI chips and accelerators.

Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.

Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.

Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.

Some travel may be required.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).

At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering,…