Trade Compliance Specialist

The Opportunity

The Trade Compliance Specialist is responsible for supporting the companys global import and export compliance activities related to semiconductor materials equipment and technology. This role ensures adherence to applicable U.S. and international trade regulations while enabling efficient compliant global supply chain operations. The position partners closely with engineering procurement logistics and legal teams to mitigate compliance risk and support business objectives.

What Youll Do:

• Ensure compliance with U.S. and international import/export regulations including EAR ITAR (if applicable) OFAC and U.S. Customs requirements.

• Classify semiconductor materials components and manufacturing equipment using Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN) and Schedule B codes.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date product classifications within internal databases and trade compliance systems.

• Review technical data and product specifications in collaboration with engineering teams to determine export classifications and licensing requirements.

• Conduct restricted party screening embargoed country reviews and end-use/end-user due diligence in accordance with company policy and regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate with customs brokers freight forwarders and logistics providers to ensure timely accurate and compliant international shipments.

• Review and validate customs entries duty payments and related import documentation.

• Ensure accuracy of import/export documentation including commercial invoices packing lists certificates of origin and other required filings.

• Monitor and communicate changes in global trade regulations affecting semiconductor products materials and advanced technologies.

• Assist with the preparation submission and management of export licenses and commodity jurisdiction or classification requests.

• Develop maintain and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for trade compliance processes.

• Conduct internal trade compliance audits and support corrective and preventive actions as needed.

• Support external audits and respond to regulatory inquiries.

• Provide trade compliance training and guidance to internal stakeholders across engineering operations procurement and logistics functions.

• Support Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) operations if applicable including zone admissions and weekly entries.

• Support trade automation initiatives and maintain data integrity within ERP and trade compliance systems (e.g. SAP GTS Descartes or equivalent).

What you Bring:

• Bachelors degree in International Business Supply Chain Management Chemistry Engineering or a related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in global trade compliance preferably within the semiconductor electronics or high-technology industry.

• Strong working knowledge of U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) particularly as they relate to semiconductor equipment materials and technology.

• Experience with export licensing product classification and restricted party screening tools.

Your Core Strengths:

• Strong analytical skills and ability to review technical and regulatory documentation.

• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple international transactions simultaneously.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and regions.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP Oracle or similar ERP/trade compliance systems preferred.

• Certified Export Specialist (CES) Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or related certification preferred.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work environment with periodic on-site presence at manufacturing or R&D facilities.

• Limited travel may be required to suppliers logistics partners or compliance training events.

Why Join Us

Join a collaborative high-technology organization where trade compliance plays a critical role in enabling global innovation. This role offers cross-functional exposure regulatory depth and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-evolving compliance-focused environment.

Compensation & Total Rewards

In compliance with California law the pay range for this position is $85000 $105000 annually. Compensation is based on job-related factors including skills experience and internal equity.

This position may also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package which may include medical dental vision life insurance paid time off holidays and participation in applicable bonus or incentive programs subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.

JSR is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender perception or identity national origin age marital status protected veteran status or disability status.

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