Trade & Export Compliance Specialist (APAC) @ Central / Up $4200

PERSOL; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global trading firm in Singapore is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to monitor adherence to export control regulations and support logistics operations. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of relevant experience in trade compliance and familiarity with US and Singapore export regulations. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement and requires effective communication skills within a cross-functional team.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in trade compliance, export control, or logistics operations.
• Proven knowledge of export regulations like US EAR/ECCN and Singapore ECCN.
• Hands-on import/export documentation and customs clearance experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor adherence to export control regulations.
• Support export compliance operational transactions.
• Maintain trade data for products and ensure compliance.
• Assist with documenting audits and past shipments.
• Collaborate on digital initiatives to optimize workflows.

Skills

Trade compliance knowledge

Experience with US EAR/ECCN

Logistics operations support

Effective communication skills

Job description

Overview

Location: Suntec Tower (Hybrid arrangement)

Duration: 1 year contract (Extendable / Convertible)

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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 Arista 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.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in trade compliance, export control, or logistics operations (preferably regional or APAC exposure).

• Proven knowledge of export regulations:

  • US EAR / ECCN, Singapore ECCN, and Strategic Goods Control (STP, TradeFIRST).

• Hands-on import/export documentation and customs clearance experience.

• Familiarity with HTS classification, Country of Origin, and valuation compliance.

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