Trade Compliance Analyst

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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading independent electronic components distributor to the world's leading contract manufacturers and OEMs. Built around the shared core values of Being amazing today, Demonstrating mutual respect and trust, Acting courageously and Owning our own outcomes, Velocity Electronics has experienced rapid growth and is looking to add to our talented global team. Our opportunity is massive! We offer career growth and development, and we want to talk to you!

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

Velocity Electronics is seeking an amazing Trade Compliance Analyst who is responsible for ensuring that Velocity complies with all applicable import and export regulations, including the United States, the Netherlands and Singapore, by working with a team of Trade professionals in developing, implementing, and maintaining corporate trade compliance policies and procedures. The Trade Compliance Analyst is also responsible for ensuring compliance for import and export transactions and providing direct daily support to all business units regarding the compliant movement of items by and for Velocity to deliver exceptional experiences and outcomes.

Velocity Electronics is a leading certified stocking distributor and outsource procurement services provider specializing in the supply and material management of board level electronic components and associated products with global headquarters in Austin, TX.

Area(s) of Responsibility

• Assist in developing, implementing, and improving Velocity’s global trade compliance program
• Provide direct operational support for internal and external customer requests related to imports and exports of commodities

Essential Functions

• Provide daily support to all business units regarding the international movement of items and the maintenance of electronic business partner records
• Review and approve export request by the Inspection Distribution Centers via Velocity’s robust ERP System to ensure the transaction meets all export requirements
• Assist in developing new or improved processes to improve and streamline Velocity’s overall global trade compliance program
• Provide proactive advice and guidance through process documentation and training within key departments and personnel with regards to compliance, efficiency and cost-effective practices for customs clearance and international shipping
• Firm understanding of the Singapore Import/Export regulations along with the United States Export Administration Regulation (EAR) and familiarity with the international Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and the ability to obtain Singapore Export Permits and retransfer/reexport authorization licenses from the United States and maintain approved authorization and recordkeeping requirements from these agencies to include knowledge of exceptions and exemptions usage under each regulation
• Proficient in determining harmonized tariff schedule codes and commodity classifications for items being exported and/or imported by Velocity
• Knowledge of auditing practices to include conducting periodic reviews of Velocity’s import and export transactions for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Work with approved freight forwarders and customs brokers to ensure exemplary compliance performance and placement of Standard Operating Procedures
• Familiarity with management of embargos and sanction countries and parties to ensure Velocity is compliant with such matters
• Manage projects requiring changes to Velocity’s internal ERP system, including documentation of business requirements and user acceptance testing
• Ability to mentor team members to ensure Velocity’s Trade Team is well-rounded in all aspects of the duties of the trade department
• Interact with local government officials, as necessary
• Other duties and projects, as assigned

Education

4-year college degree preferred

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of Singapore and U.S. Import/Export Control Laws
• Computer literate
• Familiar with ERP systems
• Proficient with MS Office or similar
• Proficient understanding of Singapore and U.S. Customs regulations
• Experience in parts brokerage industry preferred
• Familiar with International Trade laws within Asia and the EU along with other countries preferred
• Proficient in HTS Classification and ECCN Classification

WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE TEAM?

Our ideal candidate:

• Acts courageously
• Demonstrates mutual respect and trust and be amazing
• Owns outcomes and take responsibility for actions
• Detail-oriented and thorough
• Excellent judgment
• Honest
• Organized & Adaptable
• Quick learner
• Efficient and able to work independently with limited oversight
• Critical thinker and problem solver
• Excellent time management skills
• Able to handle stressful situations and competing priorities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills