Export Compliance Coordinator

Smith; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith, the leading independent electronic components distributor, is seeking an Export Compliance Specialist in Houston to ensure EAR/ECCN compliance, support vendor management and uphold ISO procedures. The role bridges IT, Compliance and Operations to safeguard timely, regulation-compliant exports.

You'll analyze regulatory changes, coordinate audits, and help train teams while maintaining strong CRM and Excel skills in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required, Supply Chain focused preferred
• Experience in export compliance, logistics and operations
• Knowledge of EAR, ECCN, ISO standards and vendor compliance
• Strong CRM navigation skills
• Excellent Excel skills

Responsibilities

• Ensure Traders understand and adhere to regulatory compliance requirements regarding EAR, ITAR, ECCN, HTS, schedule B, dual use and end use statements
• Help fast-track international shipments by catching and resolving discrepancies that could delay shipping
• Communicate evolving internal compliance policies to relevant departments and help implement changes effectively
• Collaborate with IT and Compliance teams to implement system updates that reflect export control rules and vendor requirements
• Assist operations with rewriting policies for ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 audits
• Help manage vendor onboarding, compliance checks, and audits

Skills

CRM navigation

Excel skills

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Supply Chain focus preferred

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! This role helps ensure timely, regulation-compliant exports, supports vendor management, maintains ISO procedures and bridges communication between multiple Smith teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Traders understand and adhere to regulatory compliance requirements regarding EAR, ITAR, ECCN, HTS, schedule B, dual use and end use statements
• Help fast-track international shipments by catching and resolving discrepancies that could delay shipping
• Communicate evolving internal compliance policies to relevant departments and help implement changes effectively
• Collaborate with IT and Compliance teams to implement system updates that reflect export control rules and vendor requirements
• Assist operations with rewriting policies for ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 audits
• Help manage vendor onboarding, compliance checks, and audits

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required, Supply Chain focused preferred
• Experience in export compliance, logistics and operations
• Knowledge of EAR, ECCN, ISO standards and vendor compliance
• Strong CRM navigation skills
• Excellent Excel skills

Smith is an equal opportunity employer, including of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities #LI-BB1 We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Founded in 1984, Smith is the leading independent distributor of electronic components.

Smith's Intelligent Distribution™ model offers a comprehensive suite of flexible and scalable supply chain solutions to source, manage, test, and ship billions of components to partners worldwide in every industry and vertical. The company is backed by more than 25 certifications and accreditations and has developed and implemented sustainable practices that exceed industry and regulatory requirements. Building on its decades of market data, cutting-edge technology, and a systems-based approach to quality excellence, Smith generated more than USD $3.4 billion in global revenue in 2025 and ranks eighth among all global distributors. Visit www.smithweb.com to learn more.