Trade Compliance Specialist (Classification)

Job Summary

• Performs a variety of activities and serves as a subject matter expert ensuring
• the company supply chain fully complies with International Traffic in Arms
• Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and all other local,
• national and international regulatory requirements.

Principal Responsibilities

• Work with Supplier Product Management (SPM) team to obtain the original

supplier’s trade classification (Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

and Harmonized System (HS) Code).

• Verify trade classification data from supplier’s website, price book etc. for

Avnet new part number creation.

• Align supplier’s trade classification data in accordance with US, EU, and

Asia Dual-Use Control Lists (i.e., HK, TW, CN, SG etc.).

• Determine appropriate HS Codes for new parts creation.
• Maintain the verified trade classification data (ECCN/HS Code) in SAP (GTS).
• Track updates in trade classification and maintain in SAP (GTS) periodically.
• Support business with enquiries pertaining to trade classification and

licensing status.

• Ensure timely review & release of daily blocked transactions in SAP-GTS.
• Assist the manager in the development and maintenance of Global Compliance

procedures/SOPs.

• Monitor emerging trends and regulations updates from US/EU/Asia Government

laws and regulations that impact Avnet’s trade classification.

• Perform data analysis to support business/supplier’s trade classification

initiatives.

• Deliver training programs to frontline SPM team on trade classification

process requirements.

• Periodic review of trade classification data accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, procedures and other key

performance metrics.

• Other duties & projects as assigned.

Job Level Specifications

• Foundational knowledge of specialized disciplines, industry practices and

standards, acquired via academic instruction and/or relevant work experience

of substantially the same level.

• Develops solutions to defined tasks, typical assignments and projects. May be

solved by the application of specialized foundational knowledge, using

existing approaches and solutions.

• Work is usually performed independently and requires the exercise of judgment

and discretion. Receives initial direction although work may be reviewed for

accuracy and quality.

• Collaborates with immediate management and team members within the department

or function.

• Actions typically affect own work assignments and department. Erroneous

decisions or failure to accomplish work may require some assistance or

resources to remedy.

Work Experience

• Preferably 2 years’ experience in import/export customs and trade compliance

operations.

• Fresh graduates welcome as on-the-job training will be provided.

Education and Certification(s)

• Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Logistics, Business, or a related

discipline

Distinguishing Characteristics

• Meticulous and ability to work independently.
• Possess strong analytical skills
• Willing to learn & proactive
• SAP experience a plus
• Ability to read the Chinese language a definite plus

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of

work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive

list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.