Hybrid Export Controls & Trade Compliance Specialist

Edwards Vacuum LLC; Haverhill (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of trust and accountability

Lifelong learning and career growth

Innovation powered by people

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Health and well-being

Job summary

Edwards Vacuum LLC, based in Massachusetts, seeks a Trade Compliance Specialist to manage U.S. export controls (EAR), HTSUS/ECCN classifications, and licensing processes. You will review export transactions, resolve issues before shipment, and support compliance training across the VT Business Area.

The role is hybrid, based at our Haverhill location, and collaborates with Customer Care, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, and Finance to ensure compliant global trade operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in U.S. trade compliance.
• Strong knowledge of EAR, HTSUS, OFAC, and licensing processes.
• Experience with HTS/ECCN classification.
• Ability to translate complex regulations into practical guidance.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple functions across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ongoing compliance with EAR and sanctions for the VT Business Area.
• Review export transactions including customer, product, destination and end-use controls.
• Conduct export compliance reviews and support issue resolution prior to shipment.
• Create, manage, and maintain U.S. export license applications in relevant systems.
• Review and resolve denied party and sanction holds in SAP GTS.
• Escalate red flag transactions to the Americas Trade Compliance Manager.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess operational impact.
• Support training, policies, and work instructions for trade compliance.
• Partner with Customer Care, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, and Finance.

Skills

Regulatory interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Business, Logistics, or related field

Tools

SAP GTS

Export licensing systems

Job description

Edwards Vacuum LLC, based in Massachusetts, seeks a Trade Compliance Specialist to manage U.S. export controls (EAR), HTSUS/ECCN classifications, and licensing processes. You will review export transactions, resolve issues before shipment, and support compliance training across the VT Business Area.

The role is hybrid, based at our Haverhill location, and collaborates with Customer Care, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, and Finance to ensure compliant global trade operations.