Export Compliance Analyst

Smith & Associates; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith seeks a Trade Compliance Specialist to support Operations and Legal teams by ensuring compliance with regional and global trade regulations. You will advise management and adapt processes as required to stay aligned with evolving rules.

This role involves coordinating with Export Licensing, Quality Control, and external providers to ensure proper documentation for international shipments and audits. Strong English communication and meticulous execution are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of trade compliance experience preferred.
• Experience with HTS database management preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in logistics or supply chain or equivalent experience preferred.
• ECTI certification preferred.
• Proficient oral and written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Understand regional and global rules and regulatory requirements and advise management/adapt processes.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements relating to import/export controls and other activities.
• Provide general trade compliance guidance and support to internal stakeholders
• Assist in execution of internal and external audits related to trade compliance and corrective actions
• Collaborate with Export Licensing and Quality Control to maintain customs master data
• Coordinate with third party service providers to ensure proper execution and documentation for international shipments
• Investigate and report unusual business activity that may result in violations to senior management

Skills

Trade compliance experience

HTS database management

English proficiency

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics or supply chain

Tools

DNB

Alliance

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smith is the leading independent electronic components distributor in the world. Since our founding in 1984, Smith's Intelligent Distribution model and commitment to quality has allowed us to deliver comprehensive solutions to electronic component supply chains. We work across a variety of industries including automotive, supercomputing, gaming, medical devices, oil and gas, and more. Additionally, we provide tailored supply chain solutions such as counterfeit testing, vendor inventory management, and sustainable hardware disposition. We're excited to meet you and share what we love about Smith!

Job Purpose:

To support Operations and Legal teams by ensuring Smith's compliance with regional and global trade compliance regulations.

Essential Job Duties:

• Understand regional and global rules and regulatory requirements and advise management/adapt processes where required
• Ensure Smith's adherence to regulatory requirements relating to activities such as import/export controls, etc.
• Provide general trade compliance guidance and support to Smith's internal stakeholders
• Assist in execution of internal and external audits relating to trade compliance and implementation of corrective actions
• Work with Export Licensing and Quality Control teams to research and maintain customs related master data (e.g., part type classification information)
• Work with third party service providers (e.g., freight forwarders) to ensure proper execution of and documentation for international shipments
• Investigate and report unusual business activity that may result in a violation and/or inquiry to senior management

Job Qualifications

Experience:

• 3+ years of trade compliance experience preferred
• 3+ years of experience with HTS database management preferred
• Prior experience working in the semiconductor/electronics distribution industry a plus
• Proficient oral and written communication skills in English are required
• Must be detail oriented and organized
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (i.e., logistics or supply chain) or equivalent job experience preferred

Certifications:

• ECTI certification preferred

Software Requirements:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with DNB, Alliance or other trade compliance tools

Additional Skills:

• Capable of interpreting regulations and translating them into business practices
• Strong analytical, problem solving, negotiation, organizational and teaching skills
• Ability to drive compliance behaviors in good balance with business objectives

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.