Trade Compliance Specialist

We are recruiting for a Trade Compliance Specialist to join an established trade compliance function within a highly regulated engineering and manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Export Compliance Specialist, Export Control Officer, Trade Compliance Analyst or Import/Export Compliance Specialist with practical knowledge of international trade regulations, export licensing, product classification and customs compliance.

You will support day-to-day import and export compliance activities, ensuring products, processes and documentation meet applicable regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage and support import/export trade compliance activities across regulated products and international markets.

* Assist with export licensing determinations, licence applications and regulatory authorisations.

* Support product jurisdiction determination, export classification and controlled goods assessments.

* Ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, OFAC, US Customs regulations and UK Military Export Controls.

* Utilise SAP GTS (Global Trade Services) and trade compliance systems to maintain accurate records and support processes.

* Monitor changes to import/export regulations and communicate relevant updates to management.

* Support internal and external trade compliance audits, assessments and regulatory reporting.

* Coordinate with internal teams to resolve compliance queries and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills & Experience Required

* Practical experience in Trade Compliance, Export Controls, Import Compliance or Export Licensing.

* Working knowledge of ITAR, EAR, OFAC and relevant import/export regulations.

* Understanding of export classification, licensing procedures and jurisdiction determination.

* Experience with SAP GTS, SAP or trade compliance databases.

* Strong Microsoft Excel, reporting, documentation and organisational skills.

* Ability to manage multiple compliance activities accurately and meet deadlines.

* Excellent communication, problem-solving and stakeholder coordination skills.

Experience within aerospace, defence, engineering or regulated manufacturing environments would be particularly advantageous.

A degree or equivalent practical experience is welcomed.

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If you have hands-on experience in Export Control, Trade Compliance, Export Licensing or Import/Export Compliance, we would welcome your application.

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed