Trade Compliance Specialist
About The Position
TrellisWare launched in 2000 with an innovative culture striving to push technological boundaries in the area of wireless communications. We are now a worldwide leader in highly advanced algorithms, waveforms, and communications systems that range from small form factor radio products to fully integrated solutions. At TrellisWare, we connect passion with purpose and together we make an impact- on our careers, our company, and the world. And you can too. If you love to innovate and collaborate amid chaos and change, you belong at TrellisWare. Where the opportunity to serve is not a challenge but a gift. Where you’re never going alone. Because there’s too much at stake to go solo. Our Legal team is seeking an experienced Trade Compliance Specialist to support and enhance our European trade compliance activities. This role is responsible for managing day-to-day compliance operations, supporting strategic initiatives, and ensuring the company’s export, import, and intra-EU movements adhere to EU and national regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate possesses solid technical knowledge of customs and export control regulations, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently with cross-functional teams. Enhancing cohesiveness and maintaining team morale is a responsibility of all our team members, as is the ambition for self-improvement and talent development. Through this dedication to unity and professional advancement, each team member is directly impacting the successful outcome of TrellisWare's deliverables and setting the tone for our core values of delivering excellence, pushing boundaries, and empowering people.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
- Typically 3–5 years of experience in export controls, customs compliance, supply chain compliance, or similar roles within the EU.
- Experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government authorities.
- Strong understanding of EU customs regulations (Union Customs Code), export controls (EU Dual-Use Regulation), and sanctions compliance.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain regulatory concepts to non-experts.
- Demonstrates documentation skills and proficient with PC office applications.
- Strong collaborative drive and interpersonal skills.
- Strong initiative, proactive work ethic and prioritization skills.
- Trustable judgement and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Effective execution and decision making.
- Champion of change and promotes innovation.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with U.S. export regulations (ITAR, EAR, OFAC) is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Manage classification of products under the EU Dual-Use Regulation (EU) 2021/821, the EU Common Military List, and national control lists.
- Lead preparation, submission, and ongoing management of export license applications with national competent authorities.
- Conduct and document end-use/end-user due diligence, including screening against EU and global sanctions lists.
- Review export documentation and ensure accurate export declarations, licenses, and authorizations are in place before shipment.
- Provide subject-matter guidance to internal teams regarding export control requirements and technical data handling.
- Determine correct customs classification (TARIC codes), customs valuation, and preferential origin status.
- Support or oversee customs declaration processes carried out by internal systems or external customs brokers.
- Manage supplier declarations, long-term supplier declarations, and FTA/reduced duty eligibility assessments.
- Support customs audits, post-clearance reviews, VAT reconciliation, and communications with customs authorities.
- Maintain compliance records, licensing logs, training materials, and internal procedure documentation.
- Conduct internal control checks, gap assessments, and risk reviews, and help implement corrective actions.
- Provide training to employees and act as a subject-matter resource for operational teams.
- Collaborate with logistics, engineering, purchasing, and legal partners on compliance matters.
- Support strategic compliance projects, such as process automation, system implementation, or regulatory updates.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Develops relationships with team members built on trust and respect
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
