Trade Compliance Specialist

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading independent electronics 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, development, and we want to talk to you!

The Trade Compliance Specialist supports Velocity’s trade compliance program by coordinating import and export transactions globally.  This position includes working with an international team supporting all aspects of Trade Compliance in order to deliver exceptional experiences and outcomes

In addition, you will also be expected to:

• Coordinate global import/export transactions
• Restricted Party List (RPL) and Denied Parties List (DPL) Screening
• Support operations at various Inspection and Distribution Centers (IDC’s) concerning exports and imports in accordance with all applicable local import and export requirements and laws.
• Conduct Export Commodity Classification Number (ECCN) determination
• Audits Velocity’s imports for each of its Inspection and Distribution Centers (IDC)
• Conduct training and continual awareness programs
• ECS and New BP setup and maintenance

Required Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent, in any field

Preferred Education

• 4-year college degree.

Required Experience

• Experience with import or export compliance and international shipping

Preferred Experience

• 2+ years of experience with, trade compliance duties
• Experience developing and conducting training

Required Knowledge

• Solid understanding of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
• Computer literate
• Familiar with complex ERP systems
• Proficient with MS Office or similar
• Able to determine Export Commodity Classification Number (ECCN) under the EAR guidelines
• Familiar with international trade regulations (EU, Asia)

Our ideal candidate:

• Acts courageously
• Demonstrates mutual respect and trust
• Owns outcomes / takes responsibility for actions
• Detail-oriented and thorough
• Excellent judgment
• Honest
• Organized
• Adaptable
• Quick learner
• Efficient
• Critical thinker and problem solver
• Able to work with limited oversight
• Excellent time management skills
• Able to work on several projects simultaneously