Global Trade Controls Executive

Avnet LLC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Avnet is seeking an Export Compliance Specialist to perform screening activities and act as a single point of contact to ensure our supply chain complies with US EAR, Singapore SG Controls, and other applicable trade regulations.

You will monitor shipments, conduct routine screenings (e.g., Denied Party List), research customers' profiles, track license determinations in SAP-GTS, and coordinate with Singapore Customs and other authorities.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of trade regulations and compliance practices.
• Ability to analyze and interpret regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience in risk assessment and documentation control.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and reviews shipments for ongoing compliance with import/export regulations.
• Conducts routine compliance screenings (e.g., Denied Party List) for new partner creation.
• Researches customers/end-users' business profiles and industries.
• Tracks license determinations in SAP-GTS and applies for licenses where required.
• Interfaces with Singapore Customs and other authorities to facilitate shipments.
• Assists in upkeeping and maintaining STS & STP programs.
• Responds to inquiries from business stakeholders and trade agencies.
• Monitors updates in US/local trade laws to assess business impact.
• Delivers targeted compliance training to stakeholders.
• Performs targeted audits/reviews within business units.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Diploma / Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

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/other 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

As a leading global technology distributor and solutions provider, Avnet has served customers’ evolving needs for more than a century. Through regional and specialized businesses around the world, we support customers and suppliers at every stage of the product lifecycle. We help companies adapt to change and accelerate the design and supply stages of product development. With a unique viewpoint from the center of the technology value chain, Avnet is a trusted partner that solves complex design and supply chain issues so customers can realize revenue faster. Avnet companies: Avnet Abacus Avnet Embedded Solutions Avnet Integrated Solutions Avnet Silica EBV Elektronik element14 Farnell Hackster.io Newark Softweb Solutions Tria Witekio