Trade Compliance Specialist

ADVANTEST (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company in the technology sector is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist in Singapore. The role involves ensuring compliance with international trade regulations while managing import/export processes across the Asia/Pacific region. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in trade compliance with excellent communication skills in both English and Mandarin.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields (International Law, International Management, or Business Engineering).
• 7+ years experience in import/export compliance processes.
• Fluent in English; Mandarin preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with export/import regulations in Asia/Pacific region.
• Provide guidance on trade operations and compliance management.
• Support global compliance objectives and initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Excellent knowledge of trade regulations

Interpersonal skills

Fluent English

Team Player

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree in International Law

Bachelor degree in Business Engineering

Bachelor degree in International Management

Job description

This Trade Compliance Specialist is to ensure seamless operations and mitigating compliance risks given the complexities and regulatory requirements associated with trade compliance (ie. changes of the applicable export control regulations (US, EU, and Japan) are very volatile and become more and more unpredictable).

Job responsibilities

• Work within the organization of Quality & Regulatory Compliance
• Responsible for all trade compliance related tasks and matters of Advantest in the Asia/Pacific region
• Ensure Advantest meets all import and export compliance regulations
• Ensure our implicit and explicit commitments to our stakeholders by enabling seamless export of goods to our customers and import from our supply chain
• Provide support and guidance to all Advantest sites in their trade operations related to: international import/export compliance management (ITC), licenses, training, auditing, improvement strategies and trade compliance process improvements.
• Support global and regional compliance requirements in maintaining continuity with corporate global trade compliance direction
• Effectively implement TC objectives into local country/regional initiatives in coordination with business stakeholders

Job requirements

• Bachelor degree in International Law, International Management, Business Engineering with a focus on foreign trade law.
• 7+ years of experience in the operation of import and export compliance processes.
• Excellent knowledge of applicable international trade and customs regulations.
• Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Builds constructive and effective relationships across the company.
• Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English language, preferred second language: Mandarin to support the shared service environment.
• Good Communication skills and Team Player.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and teamwork skills as well strong ownership.
• Project management and presentation skills.
• Highly independent and pro-active.