8 - Process and Applications Specialist

Celestica International LP•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.