Senior Export Compliance Specialist

FormFactor Inc.•USA - Remote - WA, WA

6d•$88,900 - $116,655

About The Position

FormFactor is hiring a Senior Export Compliance Specialist. The position is described as responsible for accurately and promptly classifying imported and exported products under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS/HTSUS), Schedule B, and Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) systems. It supports compliant cross-border trade, duty optimization, and risk mitigation by working with Engineering, Supply Chain, Trade Compliance, and customs brokers to ensure accurate product data and documentation. The role reviews technical product information, establishes and maintains classification records and rationales, supports origin determinations, and maintains classification data in ERP and/or global trade management systems. It also assists with customs inquiries and audits, monitors changes to tariffs and rulings, and provides classification training to internal stakeholders. Regular hours are day shift. The posted annual pay range for Seattle, Washington, is $88,900 to $116,655, with pay varying by experience, skills, background, and location.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 6 years with a master’s degree, or a PhD with 3 years of experience, or equivalent experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.
Comprehensive understanding of tariff classification, customs regulations, and export controls.
Working knowledge of the HTSUS and General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs).
Working knowledge of export-control classification (ECCN) under the EAR and/or ITAR jurisdiction determinations.
Experience interpreting technical documentation such as mechanical or electrical drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Experience with ERP systems and/or Global Trade Management tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Related capabilities listed include classification analysis and models, data analytics and governance, audit controls and documentation, automation systems design, document and documentation controls, export administration regulations, product data management systems, and technical and manufacturing drawings.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 10 years of hands-on customs tariff classification experience in a corporate trade compliance environment.
Licensed U.S. Customs Broker (LCB) or actively pursuing the license.
Experience supporting multi-region classification, such as EU CN codes and other national tariffs.
Experience in a complex manufacturing, industrial, or high-tech environment.

Responsibilities

Review product information, technical drawings, bills of material, and specifications to assign HTS/HTSUS classifications for imports and Schedule B codes for exports.
Determine and maintain ECCNs and related export-control jurisdiction where applicable.
Classify products early in development and item setup, prioritizing transactions to support on-time delivery and compliance.
Design and maintain a standardized decision framework for commonly imported items to support consistent and efficient tariff determinations.
Collaborate with customs brokers on parts-database updates, classification standards, and identification and correction of inconsistencies.
Develop and document defensible classification rationales, including notes, GRIs, Explanatory Notes, CROSS rulings, and internal precedents.
Maintain and improve product classification data in the company ERP and/or Global Trade Management system.
Support country-of-origin and preferential-origin determinations, including USMCA and other free trade agreements, using bills of material and manufacturing processes.
Partner with Purchasing, Logistics, Engineering, and Product Management to obtain technical data for classifying new and existing products.
Assist with internal audits, CF28/CF29 responses, and classification inquiries from U.S. Customs and Border Protection and foreign customs authorities.
Monitor changes in the Harmonized System, HTSUS, and classification rulings, and update internal classifications and procedures.
Contribute to training materials and deliver internal training on classification fundamentals and data requirements.