Trade Compliance Specialist

Society of Defense Financial Management; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica, Inc. is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist in Fort Worth, TX to lead the company’s export control and regulatory compliance program.

You will own the EAR strategy for U.S.-origin technology and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory adherence across engineering, supply chain and operations. The role requires hands-on experience with export controls, ITAR considerations, ITT data transfers, ECCN classifications and SAP GTS workflows.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of U.S. EAR and dual-use regulations.
• Experience applying for export permits and using SNAP-R.
• Familiarity with ITAR and global export regimes.
• Ability to lead compliance programs at a site level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the Internal Compliance Program (ICP) for Fort Worth.
• Navigate EAR for U.S.-origin military and dual-use items.
• Audit controls for ITT and cross-border data transfers.
• Coordinate visitor/compliance vetting against EAR, ITAR, and regimes.
• Determine and validate ECCN classifications for complex goods.
• Utilize SAP GTS for restricted party screening and export licenses.
• Serve as primary site contact for Texas customs audits and disclosures.
• Deliver mandatory trade compliance training and maintain audit logs.
• Prepare End User Statements and End Use Determinations.
• Drive enhancements to systems and SCM policy adherence.
• Coordinate internal audits and corrective action plans.

Skills

U.S. EAR expertise

ITAR familiarity

Compliance program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Auditing

Training and awareness

Regulatory reporting

Tools

SAP GTS

Job description

Summary

Celestica is looking for a Trade Compliance Specialist to lead our export control and regulatory strategy in Fort Worth, Texas. In this role, you will be the primary authority on the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) as they relate to the work Celestica undertakes in Fort Worth, Texas. The successful candidate will ensure that our technology transfers, hardware shipments, and engineering collaborations comply with local and international laws while supporting our fast-paced New Product Introduction (NPI) and Product Licensing cycles.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

Lead and maintain Celestica’s Internal Compliance Program (ICP) for Fort Worth, Texas, ensuring site meets all the bulk and Multiple-use permits.

Navigate U.S. EAR, ensuring seamless compliance for U.S.-origin military technology and dual-use items.

Implement and audit controls for Intangible Technology Transfer (ITT), managing the cross-border exchange of technical data, software code, and schematics via digital platforms.

Direct visitor and personnel compliance vetting against EAR, ITAR, and global regimes to secure necessary government authorizations for facility and technology access.

Assign and validate ECCN classifications for high-complexity goods in Capital Equipment, and Cloud Solutions.

Leverage SAP GTS to automate trade compliance workflows, including restricted party screening, export license determination, and managing GTS Blocks to prevent non-compliant shipments.

Act as a primary site point-of-contact for Texas customs Audits, inspections and disclosures, Lead investigation efforts and ensure timely reporting of any unlawful disclosure of strategic technology to relevant authorities.

Administer and deliver mandatory trade compliance training programs to ensure continuous site-wide regulatory awareness.

Maintain a comprehensive, auditable record management system for all security vetting, permits, and compliance training logs.

Execute critical trade compliance documentation, including the completion of End User Statements and comprehensive End Use Determinations (analyzing product type, classification, and usage).

Develop and administer critical trade compliance documentation with meticulous revision control.

Reviews, recommends and implements enhancements / new systems required by business.

Implements and ensures adherence to SCM policies and practices.

Coordinates site internal audits to highlight issues, assist in audit readiness and ensure corrective action plans.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Deep expertise in the U.S. EAR. and familiarity with Dual-Use regulations is highly desirable.

Must have an excellent sense of discretion and sensitivity when handling data governed by privacy regulations. Must be self-directed and able to work under minimal supervision.

Hands-on experience applying for export permits and use of SNAP-R system.

Knowledge of recent directives requiring notification for high-performance AI chips and accelerators.

Physical Demands

Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.

Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.

Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.

Some travel may be required.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).

At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.