Senior Trade Compliance Classification Analyst
Irvine, CA
Contract: 1 year
Hybrid
Role Summary
The Trade Compliance Analyst is responsible for the day-to-day execution of import and export compliance activities. This is a high-volume role that requires extreme attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for classifying goods, screening partners against sanctions lists, and filing required information with regulatory authorities to ensure shipments move without delay.
This role is hybrid, with 3 days / week being at the Irvine RV Tech location.
Key Responsibilities
- Classification: Perform HTS and ECCN determinations for parts and technology based on provided technical specifications and engineering data.
- Regulatory Filings: Prepare and submit necessary information to customs and regulatory authorities (e.g., AES/EEI filings) to ensure full legal compliance.
- Sanctions Screening: Conduct restricted-party screening on companies and individuals to ensure compliance with global trade sanctions and embargoes.
- Shipment Coordination: Resolve customs-related issues and inquiries from brokers to prevent shipment holds or delays.
- Documentation Management: Collect and verify commercial invoices, packing lists, and HAWBs from global suppliers for accuracy and completeness.
- Data Maintenance: Maintain accurate trade master data (values, origins, part numbers) in ERP systems and internal databases.
- Audit & Records: Organize and maintain digital records for all import/export activities to ensure they are audit-ready at all times.
Required Skills & Experience- Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to data and documentation; ability to spot inconsistencies in complex paperwork.
- Fast-Paced Environment: Proven ability to maintain high output and accuracy in a rapidly changing growth environment.
- Organizational Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume situations and large datasets efficiently.
- Communication: Professional fluency in English (written and verbal) for daily interaction with the U.S. team and global vendors.
- Problem Solving: A proactive, "self-starter" approach to troubleshooting shipment holds and logistical hurdles.
Desired (Plus) Experience
- Trade Compliance Specifics: Prior hands-on experience with HTS/ECCN classification or international trade regulations.
- Logistics/Brokerage: Experience in freight forwarding, customs brokerage, or supply chain operations.
- Systems: Familiarity with ERP software (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) or Global Trade Management (GTM) tools.