Trade Compliance Specialist

DCV Technologies; Fareham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

DCV Technologies is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to join its established compliance function within a highly regulated engineering and manufacturing environment. The role supports day-to-day import/export activities, licensing and regulatory determinations while ensuring accurate records and adherence to ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and UK Military Export Controls.

Experience with SAP GTS or SAP and strong Excel and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 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 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 in aerospace/defence or regulated manufacturing is advantageous.
• A degree or equivalent practical experience is welcomed.

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 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

Trade compliance

Export controls

Import compliance

Export licensing

ITAR

EAR

OFAC

Export classification

SAP GTS

SAP

Excel

Documentation

stakeholder coordination

deadline-driven

communication

Education

Degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

SAP GTS

SAP

Job description

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.