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Country Trade Compliance Officer

Hitachi


Job Location:

Raleigh, WV - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 5 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 16 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location:

Remote - North Carolina United States

Job ID:

R0136381

Date Posted:

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

Yes

Job Description:

The Opportunity
As a Country Trade Compliance Manager you will play a key role in supporting the compliant movement of products software technologies and engineering-related goods across global markets within the power this role you will help ensure that import export control customs sanctions and trade compliance requirements are effectively integrated into business operations project execution and supply chain activities. You will work closely with teams across supply chain sales project management legal finance HR IT/IS tax logistics and engineering functions to provide practical guidance on regulatory requirements and support compliant business outcomes. Your work will contribute to operational reliability risk management and the responsible delivery of technologies that support critical energy infrastructure. You will also have opportunities to expand your expertise across trade regulations customs governance export controls licensing classification business processes and compliance program management while helping drive continuous improvement initiatives in a highly collaborative and regulated environment.
How Youll Make an Impact
  • Manage implementation of the Global Trade Management Program internal trade policies standard operating procedures and U.S. trade compliance requirements.
  • Serve as the primary contact for U.S. customs export control sanctions and other trade-related authorities including support for audits inquiries and disclosures.
  • Provide guidance to business units and functions on import export control sanctions customs tariff restricted party screening and deemed export requirements.
  • Oversee customs entries and tariff classification activities to support compliant import operations.
  • Review and support the release of SAP GTS trade compliance blocks in accordance with internal controls and segregation-of-duty requirements.
  • Coordinate with classification teams technical stakeholders and business partners to support product software and technology classifications including HTS and ECCN determinations.
  • Deliver training communications and practical guidance on trade compliance obligations regulatory changes and risk areas.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to identify compliance risks support corrective actions strengthen controls and drive continuous improvement across trade compliance processes.
  • Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations procedures and guidelines.
Your Background
  • Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
  • Bachelors degree in business international trade supply chain logistics legal engineering or a related field.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in trade compliance export controls customs import operations sanctions compliance logistics compliance or a related field.
  • Strong working knowledge of U.S. import regulations customs requirements export controls sanctions deemed export rules and trade compliance program governance.
  • Experience working with cross-functional business stakeholders and advising on trade compliance matters in a complex multinational environment.
  • Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical business guidance controls training and corrective actions.
  • Experience with trade compliance systems and processes including SAP GTS or comparable trade management tools.
  • Strong communication judgment ownership and stakeholder management skills including the ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders operational teams and external parties.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify compliance risks manage escalations support audits and drive sustainable process improvements.
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Licensed Customs Broker Certified Export Compliance Professional Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer or similar trade compliance certification.
  • Experience with U.S. CTPAT tariff programs Section 232 Section 301 or other trade remedy measures post-entry reviews broker management and customs audit preparation.
  • Experience in manufacturing energy infrastructure power systems industrial technology engineering aerospace defense or another regulated technical industry.
  • Technical familiarity with products software technology engineering data or applied technologies relevant to import/export classification.
  • Experience supporting technology control plans deemed export assessments restricted party screening export licensing and sensitive transaction reviews.
More About Us
In this role you will gain exposure to complex international trade compliance activities while collaborating with experienced professionals who support critical energy and infrastructure projects around the world.
  • Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that help shape the future of energy
  • A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry
  • Access to learning platforms and career development programs
  • Attractive health and retirement benefits
  • Paid leave and flexible work arrangements

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities



Equal Employment Opportunity

Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals including females minorities protected veterans and individuals

with disabilities.


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