Export Compliance Analyst

Smith; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith seeks a trade compliance professional to support Operations and Legal teams in the United States, ensuring adherence to regional and global regulations. You will collaborate with export licensing, quality control, and logistics partners to maintain accurate master data and compliant shipment practices.

You will advise management on regulatory changes, help execute audits, and foster compliant business behavior across the organization while balancing operational goals.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of trade compliance experience
• HTS database management experience
• Experience in the semiconductor/electronics distribution industry preferred
• Proficient oral and written English communication
• Bachelor’s degree in logistics or supply chain or equivalent experience
• ECTI certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Understand regional and global rules and regulatory requirements and advise management/adapt processes as needed
• Ensure compliance with import/export controls and related regulatory requirements
• Provide trade compliance guidance and support to internal stakeholders
• Assist in internal and external audits related to trade compliance and implement corrective actions
• Research and maintain customs-related master data (e.g., part type classifications) with Export Licensing/Quality Control teams
• Coordinate with third-party service providers to ensure proper execution and documentation of international shipments
• Investigate and report unusual activity that may indicate violations and escalate to senior management

Skills

Regulatory understanding

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics or supply chain

ECTI certification

Tools

HTS database management

Microsoft Office

DNB

Alliance

Job description

Smith is the leading independent electronic components distributor in the world. Since our founding in 1984, Smith’s Intelligent Distribution model and commitment to quality has allowed us to deliver comprehensive solutions to electronic component supply chains. We work across a variety of industries including automotive, supercomputing, gaming, medical devices, oil and gas, and more. Additionally, we provide tailored supply chain solutions such as counterfeit testing, vendor inventory management, and sustainable hardware disposition. We're excited to meet you and share what we love about Smith!Job Purpose:To support Operations and Legal teams by ensuring Smith’s compliance with regional and global trade compliance regulations.Essential Job Duties:Understand regional and global rules and regulatory requirements and advise management/adapt processes where requiredEnsure Smith’s adherence to regulatory requirements relating to activities such as import/export controls, etc.Provide general trade compliance guidance and support to Smith’s internal stakeholdersAssist in execution of internal and external audits relating to trade compliance and implementation of corrective actionsWork with Export Licensing and Quality Control teams to research and maintain customs related master data (e.g., part type classification information)Work with third party service providers (e.g., freight forwarders) to ensure proper execution of and documentation for international shipmentsInvestigate and report unusual business activity that may result in a violation and/or inquiry to senior managementJob QualificationsExperience:3+ years of trade compliance experience preferred3+ years of experience with HTS database management preferredPrior experience working in the semiconductor/electronics distribution industry a plusProficient oral and written communication skills in English are requiredMust be detail oriented and organizedSelf-motivated and able to work with minimum supervisionEducation:Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (i.e., logistics or supply chain) or equivalent job experience preferredCertifications:ECTI certification preferredSoftware Requirements:Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suiteExperience with DNB, Alliance or other trade compliance toolsAdditional Skills:Capable of interpreting regulations and translating them into business practicesStrong analytical, problem solving, negotiation, organizational and teaching skillsAbility to drive compliance behaviors in good balance with business objectivesSmith is an equal opportunity employer, including of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities#LI-BB1We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.