Senior Trade Compliance Specialist

Senior Trade Compliance Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Senior Trade Compliance Specialist to join our team. ( Chaska, MN or any of Entegris US sites).

This role is responsible for leading a broad range of advanced export compliance activities, including oversight of AES filings, export licensing strategy and execution, internal audits, and comprehensive recordkeeping in accordance with U.S. export regulations.

• Lead complex export compliance activities and serve as a trusted advisor for business stakeholders, ensuring compliance with U.S. and international trade regulations while driving continuous improvement and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Leads process improvements, audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Influences stakeholders and drives compliance initiatives with minimal supervision.

• Support Global Trade Services (GTS) compliance activities—including system testing, maintenance support, and the release of blocked documents—while resolving issues in collaboration with Customer Service, Product Management, and Shipping teams.
• Oversee customer and destination screening to ensure alignment with denied party lists, embargoed country regulations, and other restricted‑party requirements.
• Lead the accurate and timely submission of Electronic Export Information (EEI) filings in the Automated Export System (AES), ensuring adherence to all regulatory timelines.
• Manage export licensing activities, including license determinations, applications, renewals, proviso management, recordkeeping, and stakeholder communications.
• Provide support for AgilePoint‑based compliance workflows as needed.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of ECCN classifications, HTS codes, and country‑of‑origin data across SAP, GTS, and other corporate systems.
• Develop, maintain and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support consistent and compliant trade practices.
• Monitor compliance KPIs and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, data quality, and compliance effectiveness.
• Ensure all export activities comply with applicable regulations—including OFAC, EAR, ITAR, DEA, FDA, CBP and other relevant U.S. and international export control requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by developing procedures, strengthening controls, improving workflows, and enhancing compliance program effectiveness.
• Provide training and mentorship by coaching less‑experienced team members, sharing technical expertise, and increasing organizational compliance awareness.

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in International Trade, Supply Chain, Business, Law, or related field in a global manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SAP GTS or other global trade management systems, including compliance controls, screening, licensing, and trade data governance.
• Demonstrated expertise in export controls, sanctions, customs compliance, classification (ECCN/HTS), country of origin, and trade compliance program requirements.
• Proven ability to independently manage complex compliance matters, lead projects, influence stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement initiatives with minimal supervision.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to multitask, prioritize competing demands, and meet critical deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

• Compensation: $90,000 to $110,000 per year with actual pay dependent on candidate.
• Annual Bonus Eligible.
• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match.
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs.
• Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year.
• Paid time off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge.
• Education assistance to…