Trade Compliance Specialist II

Arrow•Denver, CO

59d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position ensures compliance with applicable regional, local, and U.S. export and import control laws and regulations concerning the movement of goods and services across borders, in order to protect Arrow from fines, penalties and publicity resulting from violations. The position acts as a liaison among several internal groups across Arrow businesses such as IT, legal, sales, logistics, asset management, operations and others in an effort to ensure proper adherence to trade management and trade control laws and regulations. The position provides import and export clearance support for inbound and outbound shipments and may direct external freight forwarders, brokers, and couriers and internal shipping/transportation staff on clearance instructions. Provide analysis & regulatory guidance on preferential warehousing and trade agreement programs, and country specific regulations. Conduct and report on internal business assessments regarding trade control procedures, including monitor of resulting action items. Provide shipment clearance instructions on import and export transactions to internal and external contacts. Design and implement solutions for business projects, including customer & supplier supply chain support, and for internal compliance matters. Support integration of Arrow trade management & compliance processes with new businesses post acquisition. Support system migrations and software integrations for trade management & compliance requirements. Manage metrics reporting process, including analysis of data and recommendations to management. Independently identifies root causes and resolves issues pertaining to compliance impacts. Creates written procedures and policies to comply with internal and external customer requirements and service providers pertaining to processes. Maintain operational processes to ensure an efficient and productive workflow. Cross-functional support among teams within the organization. Performs support functions to provide the highest level of service and customer satisfaction while maintaining efficiencies in operational compliance processes and procedures.

Requirements

Proven experience in international logistics execution and export operations.
Working knowledge of U.S. export control requirements, AES filings, ENC reporting, and trade documentation.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills across operational, financial, and compliance domains.
Experience in coordinating with 3rd‑party logistics providers (LSP and IOR service providers) and internal cross‑functional teams.
Advanced proficiency in ERP systems, tracking tools, and business intelligence platforms (e.g., Oracle, Excel, Power BI).
Ability to manage multiple high‑risk activities with minimal redundancy or backup.
This role will perform work covered by International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
Viable candidates for this position must be eligible for an export license or be a U.S. Person (which includes but is not limited to U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees).

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance with applicable regional, local, and U.S. export and import control laws and regulations.
Acts as a liaison among internal groups (IT, legal, sales, logistics, asset management, operations) to ensure adherence to trade management and trade control laws.
Provides import and export clearance support for inbound and outbound shipments.
May direct external freight forwarders, brokers, and couriers and internal shipping/transportation staff on clearance instructions.
Provides analysis & regulatory guidance on preferential warehousing and trade agreement programs, and country specific regulations.
Conducts and reports on internal business assessments regarding trade control procedures, including monitoring of resulting action items.
Provides shipment clearance instructions on import and export transactions to internal and external contacts.
Designs and implements solutions for business projects, including customer & supplier supply chain support, and for internal compliance matters.
Supports integration of Arrow trade management & compliance processes with new businesses post acquisition.
Supports system migrations and software integrations for trade management & compliance requirements.
Manages metrics reporting process, including analysis of data and recommendations to management.
Independently identifies root causes and resolves issues pertaining to compliance impacts.
Creates written procedures and policies to comply with internal and external customer requirements and service providers pertaining to processes.
Maintains operational processes to ensure an efficient and productive workflow.
Provides cross-functional support among teams within the organization.
Performs support functions to provide the highest level of service and customer satisfaction while maintaining efficiencies in operational compliance processes and procedures.