Trade and Export Compliance Specialist

PERSOL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and recruitment firm in Singapore is seeking a Compliance Specialist for a 12-month contract role. This position focuses on monitoring compliance with export control regulations, coordinating logistics for international shipments, and maintaining trade documentation. Candidates should have expertise in export compliance and be able to work independently while effectively communicating within a logistics team. The role requires a keen eye for detail and a commitment to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience with regional and international export control regulations.
• Ability to coordinate logistics for international shipments.
• Skills in maintaining accurate trade data.

Responsibilities

• Monitor adherence to export control regulations.
• Support trade compliance issues across the APAC region.
• Maintain documentation and records related to import/export transactions.

Skills

Export compliance expertise

Knowledge of STP and Tradefirst

Logistics and shipping operations support

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

12 months contract - extendable subject to performance/business needs

Job Description:

• Monitor and ensure adherence to regional and international export control regulations (e.g. US ECCN, SG ECCN).
• Support as a subject matter expert in export compliance to help with enforcement, advising on trade compliance issues across the APAC DF. Support day-to-day export and import operational transactions in the APAC region. Work with Company customs broker and Logistics providers in the Singapore / within APAC region for timely and accurate customs clearances. Coordinate with internal warehouse staff and forwarders for international shipments to ensure smooth and timely collection of shipments.
• Maintain accurate trade data for all products, including ECCNs, HTS codes, Country of Origin, accurate valuation, and invoice accuracy, to ensure timely and compliant customs clearance.
• Maintain recordkeeping and document management related to import/export transactions.
• Assist the Export Control Operations team with preparing documentation for audits and maintaining accurate records of past shipments.
• Collaborate on digitalisation initiatives, maintain project overviews, and acquire new skillsets to optimise workflows and compliance processes.
• Provide support and address queries related to end-user undertakings, basic end user screening. Close follow up with internal stake holders and sales teams.
• Knowledge of STP and Tradefirst, experience in handling ST Goods for export and applying of export licenses.
• Logistics and shipping operations support.
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly and effectively within the trade compliance and logistics team.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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