Sr. Specialist, Import/Export Compliance

Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc.; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. in Cypress, CA is seeking a Sr. Specialist, Import/Export Compliance to support U.S. import/export compliance programs, including HTS classifications, EAR/ITAR controls, and trade regulatory requirements across the logistics team.

The role involves developing reports in SAP/ACE, administering screening tools, supporting FTZ operations, and helping ensure regulatory compliance and efficient supply chain operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in import/export or trade compliance roles
• Experience with U.S. Customs regulations including HTS classification and trade preference programs.
• Familiar with EAR and ITAR export regulations, including classification and licensing requirements.
• Strong understanding of logistics, supply chain operations, and documentation.
• Experience with SAP, ACE, and screening software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support FTZ operations, inventory controls, reporting, and compliance activities.
• Determine and manage HTS classifications for imported goods.
• Develop and maintain trade compliance reports using SAP, ACE, ISF, and other data sources.
• Classify products (ECCN), software, and technical data under U.S. export control regulations (EAR/ITAR).
• Prepare export license applications and supporting documentation as needed.
• Administer export control and sanctions screening activities using Visual Compliance or similar tools.
• Support the CTPAT program, including risk assessments and questionnaires.
• Evaluate facilities for supply chain security risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with audits and transactional reviews of import/export activities; document findings.
• Support compliance and security training initiatives and material development.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Pivot tables

Lookups

Data analysis

Reporting

Microsoft Access

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration or related field

Tools

SAP

ACE

Visual Compliance

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Sr. Specialist, Import/Export Compliance

The Sr. Specialist, Import/Export Compliance is responsible for supporting and administering U.S. import and export compliance programs to ensure adherence to applicable trade regulations, supply chain security requirements, and corporate policies. This position works closely with the Program Manager, Import/Export Compliance and other Logistics team members to identify trade compliance risks, maintain regulatory compliance, and support business operations.

The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations, inventory controls, reporting, and compliance activities.
• Determine and manage Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications for imported goods.
• Develop, analyze, and maintain trade compliance reports utilizing SAP, ACE, ISF, and other available data sources.
• Classify products (ECCN), software, technology, and technical data under U.S. export control regulations, including EAR and ITAR, and maintain supporting documentation.
• Prepare export license applications, commodity jurisdiction requests, and supporting documentation for management review and government submission when required.
• Administer export control and sanctions screening activities using Visual Compliance or other software tools.
• Support the CTPAT program, including security risk assessments, business partner questionnaires, annual profile updates, and CBP validation preparation activities.
• Evaluate third party and company facilities for supply chain security risks; recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with conducting audits and transactional reviews of import and export activities; document findings and recommend corrective actions.
• Support compliance and security training initiatives, including material development and training sessions.
• Perform import/export compliance and security responsibilities for METUS and other affiliates.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in import/export or trade compliance roles
• Experience with U.S. Customs regulations including Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification and trade preference programs.
• Familiar with EAR and ITAR export regulations, including classification and licensing requirements.
• Strong understanding of logistics, supply chain operations, and associated documentation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, data analysis and reporting; working knowledge of Microsoft Access and other Office applications.
• Experience with SAP, ACE, and screening software preferred.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $72,800/yr and $100,100/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including commissions based on achieving individual performance and/or sales metrics, incentive compensation and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these additional compensation and benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, domestic partnership, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military or veteran status or other legally protected status (except when one of these criteria is a legally permissible bona- fide occupational qualification).

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the Company, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information.

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