Global Trade Controls Executive

Avnet; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Avnet in Singapore seeks a Trade Compliance Specialist to perform export screening and serve as the single point of contact to ensure compliance with EAR, Singapore Regulations and related trade rules. You will monitor shipments, conduct DPL checks, track license determinations in SAP-GTS, liaise with Singapore Customs, and deliver targeted trainings to stakeholders.

Fresh graduates welcome; 1–2 years' experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years in logistics, supply chain, procurement or trade operations preferred.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Experience with SAP/SAP-GTS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and reviews shipments to ensure import/export compliance and recordkeeping.
• Conducts routine compliance screening (e.g., DPL) for new partner creation.
• Researches customers/end-users' profiles and industries for compliance.
• Tracks license determinations in SAP-GTS and applies for export licenses where applicable.
• Interacts with Singapore Customs and trade authorities to facilitate shipments.
• Supports STS & STP program upkeep and training for stakeholders.
• Responds to inquiries from business stakeholders and trade agencies.
• Keeps abreast of US/local trade regulations and their impact on business.
• Performs targeted audits/reviews on business units.

Skills

Trade compliance knowledge

Education

Diploma / Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

SAP-GTS

Job description

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of export compliance screening activities and serves as a single point of contact, ensuring the company’s supply chain fully complies with the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the Singapore Strategic Goods Control Regulations and other trade regulatory requirements, where applicable.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Monitors and reviews Avnet's shipments to ensure continual adherence to import/export compliance, reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
• Conducts routine compliance review screenings i.e., Denied Party List (DPL) etc for new partner creation.
• Conducts desk-bound research on Customers/End-Users' business profiles/industries etc.
• Tracks license determination status in SAP-GTS and applies for export licenses with US/SG export agencies, where applicable.
• Regularly interface with local Trade agencies i.e., Singapore Customs and/or Competent Authorities to facilitate Avnet's shipments.
• Assists the Manager with the upkeeping and maintenance of Strategic Trade Scheme (STS) & Secured Trade Partnership (STP) Programs.
• Responds to enquiries from business stakeholders and trade agencies.
• Monitors the updates in the US/local trade legislations to understand business impacts.
• Delivers targeted training programs to business stakeholders to create compliance awareness.
• Performs targeted audit/reviews on business units.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 1-2 years working experience in logistics, supply chain, procurement, customer service or trade operations is preferred.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Education and Certification(s):

Diploma / Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.

Basic Competencies:

• SAP / SAP-GTS experience is a plus
• Knowledge of relevant trade laws & regulations is a plus
• Knowledge of Singapore Customs' schemes i.e. STP/STS is a plus
• Experience in customs brokerage, logistics or other trade operational is a plus

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.