Trade Compliance Specialist (Transportation Import/Export Specialist)

Arrow•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

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. Will primarily support exports as the primary contact for export issues. 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. 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 Monitor the movement of products in and out of the United States in accordance with company policy and procedure, and to comply with applicable laws and regulations. Monitor and report on the activities of carriers and brokers with regards to import/export processes and execution. Work with Transportation Manager to review and update carrier and broker SOP’s as required. Analyze carrier and broker reporting to identify deviations from SOP requirements. Work directly with Transportation Import/Export Manager to develop and implement process improvements to ensure compliance with import/export regulatory requirements. Assist with the development of training related to import/export processes. Collaborate with and support other functions within the Transportation Team. Monitor, record, analyze and report on activities, trends, results and recommendations related to import/export activities. Resolve Import/Export issues and customs problems on an as needed basis.

Requirements

Typically requires a 4 year degree and 2–4 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience. Will consider a candidate with experience in lieu of a degree.
Must have export knowledge and experience
Auditing and AES (Automated Export System) experience needed
Effective communication and time management skills

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance with applicable regional, local, and U.S. export and import control laws and regulations.
Acts as a liaison among several internal groups across Arrow businesses.
Provides import and export clearance support for inbound and outbound shipments.
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.
Provide shipment clearance instructions on import and export transactions.
Design and implement solutions for business projects 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
Monitor the movement of products in and out of the United States in accordance with company policy and procedure, and to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Monitor and report on the activities of carriers and brokers with regards to import/export processes and execution.
Work with Transportation Manager to review and update carrier and broker SOP’s as required.
Analyze carrier and broker reporting to identify deviations from SOP requirements.
Work directly with Transportation Import/Export Manager to develop and implement process improvements to ensure compliance with import/export regulatory requirements.
Assist with the development of training related to import/export processes.
Collaborate with and support other functions within the Transportation Team.
Monitor, record, analyze and report on activities, trends, results and recommendations related to import/export activities.
Resolve Import/Export issues and customs problems on an as needed basis.