Trade Compliance Specialist

Atlas Copco Group Co.,Ltd; Haverhill (MA); Hybrid; GBP 71,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing

Career growth

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Edwards, a division of Atlas Copco, seeks a Trade Compliance Specialist to ensure EAR/compliance for the VTBA. You will review export transactions, prepare license applications, and resolve sanctions holds in SAP GTS. This hybrid role is based at our on-site location in Haverhill, MA.

You will collaborate across functions to implement policies, train teams, and support audits while staying current with U.S. and international trade rules. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Business, Logistics, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in U.S. trade compliance role.
• Working knowledge of EAR, HTSUS, OFAC sanctions, and licensing processes.
• Experience with HTS/ECCN classification.
• Ability to translate regulations into practical guidance.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple functions and levels.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ongoing compliance with EAR and sanctions for the VTBA.
• Review export transactions and perform HTS/ECCN reviews.
• Create and maintain U.S. export license applications.
• Resolve denied party and export control holds in SAP GTS.
• Escalate red flags to the Americas Trade Compliance Manager.
• Support development of trade compliance policies and training.
• Collaborate with Customer Care, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering and Finance.
• Act as SME for U.S. trade compliance topics.

Skills

EAR regulations

HTS classification

ECCN classification

Trade compliance

Cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in International Trade

Tools

SAP GTS

Job description

Your role

As a Trade Compliance Specialist, You Will

• Ensure ongoing compliance with U.S. export control regulations (EAR) and applicable sanctions requirements for the VT Business Area
• Review export transactions, including customer, product, destination, dual use, and end use controls
• Conduct export compliance reviews and support resolution of issues prior to shipment
• Create, manage, and maintain U.S. export license applications in relevant systems
• Review and resolve denied party, sanctioned party, and export control holds in SAP GTS
• Escalate potential red flag transactions to the Americas Trade Compliance Manager
• Assist with HTS classification and ECCN classification where required
• Monitor changes in U.S. and international trade regulations and assess operational impact
• Support the development, maintenance, and deployment of trade compliance policies, procedures, and work instructions
• Contribute to compliance training and awareness across impacted functions
• Support internal audits and compliance self assessments
• Partner closely with Customer Care, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, and Finance
• Act as a subject matter expert for U.S. trade compliance topics within VTBA
• Support global and regional trade compliance initiatives as required

To succeed, you will need

• Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Business, Logistics, or a related field (or equivalent experience) OR
• 7 + years of experience in U.S. trade compliance role
• Working knowledge of: U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), U.S. Tariff Schedule (HTSUS), OFAC sanctions programs, and US export and re-export licensing process
• Experience with HTS classification and ECCN classification
• Proven ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into practical business guidance
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple functions and levels of the organization

Preferred

• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB)
• Experience with SAP GTS or similar trade compliance systems (training can be provided)
• Experience supporting manufacturing and complex global supply chains
• Experience developing or deploying trade compliance policies, procedures, or training

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

Hybrid

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our Haverhill, MA location.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer!

Edwards Company considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws.

No person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws of this state or any subdivision thereof. No person shall, because of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, creed [or], religion, or sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare and autonomy, be subjected to any discrimination in [his or her] their civil rights by any other person or by any firm, corporation, or institution, or by the state or any agency or subdivision of the state, pursuant to law.

Edwards is a global leader of vacuum and abatement systems. We are proud to lead the industry, pushing the boundaries of science to deliver innovative products which are intrinsic to everyday life, working in partnership with our customers and continually setting new standards. With over 150 years of rich heritage, Edwards is the partner of choice for tens of thousands of customers in critical applications around the world. Vacuum is required in diverse sectors, from the generation of power to the production of steel, to the challenging environments of space simulation and high energy physics research.

At Edwards, we believe there is always a better way. Our employees are full of ideas. When looking to add a new team member, we are looking for someone that can appreciate what the Edwards Team has done and bring their new ideas and perspective to enhance where we can go. At Edwards you get to be part of something big; we work globally, but also get the opportunity make a difference locally in our own discipline. We work hard to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent from the diversity of people across the globe. Our vision to be First in Mind, First in Choice relies on this strategy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information about Edwards visit our website: www.edwardsvacuum.com

A division of Atlas Copco