Trade Compliance Advisor

Canon U.S.A. seeks a Trade Compliance Advisor to support compliant, efficient movement of goods across global markets. In this manufacturing-focused role, you will interpret and apply U.S. and international trade laws, oversee import/export classifications and licensing, and manage restricted party screening. You will partner with supply chain, legal, and operations teams to design and maintain compliance programs, conduct audits and training, resolve issues with customs authorities, and drive continuous improvement that balances regulatory requirements with operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply U.
• S. and international trade regulations to Canon U.
• S.
• A.'s import/export activities.
• Classify products under HTS and determine ECCN, licenses, and export controls as required.
• Oversee restricted party screening, embargo/sanctions checks, and export documentation accuracy.
• Partner with supply chain, logistics, legal, and operations to embed compliance into processes and systems.
• Conduct internal audits, investigations, and root-cause analysis on trade compliance issues.
• Develop and deliver training to internal teams on trade compliance policies and regulatory changes.
• Liaise with customs brokers and government agencies to resolve clearance delays and compliance questions.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise leadership on compliance risks and mitigation strategies.
• Support implementation and optimization of ERP/trade compliance tools to improve data quality and controls.
• Prepare reports and metrics on trade compliance performance and recommend continuous improvements.

Required Skills

• Trade compliance
• U.
• S. import/export regulations
• EAR/ITAR knowledge
• HTS classification
• ECCN determination
• Restricted party screening
• Export documentation
• Customs brokerage coordination
• SAP or ERP trade modules
• Risk assessment & mitigation