Senior Trade Compliance Specialist

Hitachi • Mount Pleasant, PA

35d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Hitachi Energy’s Service Business as a Trade Compliance Specialist, where you’ll play a vital role in supporting the classification and movement of products, software, and technology across global markets. You’ll work at the intersection of regulatory compliance, supply chain operations, and technical product management, ensuring that our service activities meet all export control and customs requirements. Your work will directly contribute to the reliability and efficiency of the power grid by enabling seamless, compliant operations in a rapidly evolving industry.

Requirements

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, legal, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in import, export, or trade compliance environments.
• Knowledge of export control and customs regulations relevant to product classification.
• Strong business mindset, responsiveness, and initiative.
• Effective communicator and team player, able to collaborate across functions.

Nice To Haves

• Customs Brokerage License preferred; technical knowledge of products, software, or applied technologies is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Classify products, software, and technology for export and import according to government and internal regulations.
• Support the preparation and review of product classification reports and master data management.
• Analyze goods for upcoming shipments, identifying and classifying items in response to regulatory developments.
• Provide timely support for the classification of purchased goods and assist with customs declarations.
• Maintain and update master data in relevant systems (e.g., SAP GTS) with accurate classification codes.
• Deliver training and guidance to business unit staff on trade compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of compliance into daily operations.
• Monitor, manage, and mitigate trade compliance risks, including supporting internal reviews and audits.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Benefits

• Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy
• A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry
• Access to learning platforms and career development programs
• Competitive health and retirement benefits
• Paid leave and flexible work arrangements
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
• Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability.
• You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees