Senior Trade Compliance Classification Analyst

eTeam; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

eTeam in Irvine, California is seeking a Senior Trade Compliance Classification Analyst to execute day-to-day import and export compliance activities, including HTS and ECCN determinations based on technical specs and engineering data.

You will screen against sanctions lists, prepare regulatory filings, coordinate shipments to prevent delays, gather documents, maintain trade master data in ERP systems, and ensure audit-ready records in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail in data and documentation.
• Ability to maintain high output in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills for high-volume data.
• Professional fluency in English (written and verbal).
• Self-starter with proactive problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Classification: Perform HTS and ECCN determinations for parts and technology based on provided technical specifications and engineering data.
• Regulatory Filings: Prepare and submit necessary information to customs and regulatory authorities (e.g., AES/EEI filings) to ensure full legal compliance.
• Sanctions Screening: Conduct restricted-party screening on companies and individuals to ensure compliance with global trade sanctions and embargoes.
• Shipment Coordination: Resolve customs-related issues and inquiries from brokers to prevent shipment holds or delays.
• Documentation Management: Collect and verify commercial invoices, packing lists, and HAWBs from global suppliers for accuracy and completeness.
• Data Maintenance: Maintain accurate trade master data (values, origins, part numbers) in ERP systems and internal databases.
• Audit & Records: Organize and maintain digital records for all import/export activities to ensure they are audit-ready at all times.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

GTM

Job description

Job Title: Senior Trade Compliance Classification Analyst

Location: Irvine, California, 92606 (This role is hybrid, with 3 days / week being at the Irvine.)

Duration: 12 months, strong possibility for extension (no conversion)

Job Description:

The Trade Compliance Analyst is responsible for the day-to-day execution of import and export compliance activities. This is a high-volume role that requires extreme attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for classifying goods, screening partners against sanctions lists, and filing required information with regulatory authorities to ensure shipments move without delay.

Key Responsibilities

• Classification: Perform HTS and ECCN determinations for parts and technology based on provided technical specifications and engineering data.


• Regulatory Filings: Prepare and submit necessary information to customs and regulatory authorities (e.g., AES/EEI filings) to ensure full legal compliance.


• Sanctions Screening: Conduct restricted-party screening on companies and individuals to ensure compliance with global trade sanctions and embargoes.


• Shipment Coordination: Resolve customs-related issues and inquiries from brokers to prevent shipment holds or delays.


• Documentation Management: Collect and verify commercial invoices, packing lists, and HAWBs from global suppliers for accuracy and completeness.


• Data Maintenance: Maintain accurate trade master data (values, origins, part numbers) in ERP systems and internal databases.


• Audit & Records: Organize and maintain digital records for all import/export activities to ensure they are audit-ready at all times.

Required Skills & Experience

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to data and documentation; ability to spot inconsistencies in complex paperwork.


• Fast-Paced Environment: Proven ability to maintain high output and accuracy in a rapidly changing growth environment.


• Organizational Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume situations and large datasets efficiently.


• Communication: Professional fluency in English (written and verbal) for daily interaction with the U.S. team and global vendors.


• Problem Solving: A proactive, \"self-starter\" approach to troubleshooting shipment holds and logistical hurdles.

Desired (Plus) Experience

• Trade Compliance Specifics: Prior hands-on experience with HTS/ECCN classification or international trade regulations.


• Logistics/Brokerage: Experience in freight forwarding, customs brokerage, or supply chain operations.


• Systems: Familiarity with ERP software (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) or Global Trade Management (GTM) tools.