Trade Compliance Specialist

Who We Are:

At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE ® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology.

Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity, doing business the right way. For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience what’s next at Avnet!

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of activities and serves as a subject matter expert ensuring the company supply chain fully complies with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and all other local, national and international regulatory requirements.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Monitors shipments subject to security regulations, both domestic and international, to ensure continual adherence to recordkeeping, reporting, tolling, and expiration requirements.
• Maintains records required for exports of ITAR hardware, technical data, and defense services including management of jurisdiction determinations and internal correspondence.
• Performs license determinations, applies license exceptions and exemptions and files for licenses when applicable. 
• Provides reports and analysis to support business financial decisions and demonstrates compliance to security regulations.
• Support Export Compliance Officer (ECO) as well as department management with trade compliance-related questions or special projects & training.
• Provide support for EUC verification & managing the record retention for EUC.
• Provides shipment compliance reports on high risk customer and products.
• Conducts new customer screening to ensure compliance to government import/export regulations. 
• Conducts Denied Party Check (DPC) reviews for new partner creation and ensures change of partner information is accurately completed in the system of use.
• Support to search Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) from supplier’s web-site / price book when needed.
• Coordinate / consolidate the new part number to obtain ECCN certification from EMEA trade compliance team.
• Administrate ECCN maintenance & license determination requirement; and ensure updated records in SAP.
• Assist and coordinate with business to review / release block order in SAP in a timely manner.
• Develops and/or delivers training programs regarding basic and specialized aspects of security requirements. 
• May monitor case law and legislation to ensure current relevant compliance content.
• Review and research for new Denied Persons List (DPL) and related news from Bureau Industry Security (BIS) to provide business with timely updates.
• Identifies, investigates, and participates in opportunities to improve processes and procedures, to include various key performance metrics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Level Specifications:

• Foundational knowledge of specialized disciplines, industry practices and standards, acquired via academic instruction and/or relevant work experience of substantially the same level.
• Develops solutions to defined tasks, typical assignments and projects. May be solved by the application of specialized foundational knowledge, using existing approaches and solutions.
• Work is usually performed independently and requires the exercise of judgment and discretion. Receives initial direction although work may be reviewed for accuracy and quality.
• Collaborates with immediate management and team members within the department or function.
• Actions typically affect own work assignments and department. Erroneous decisions or failure to accomplish work may require some assistance or resources to remedy.

Work Experience:

• Typically less than 2 years with bachelor's or equivalent.

Education and Certification(s):

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

• Identificación de campos de Pedimentos.
  Revision y validación de Pedimentos.
  Experiencia previa en Comercio Exterior, Importación y Exportación.

  Conocimiento IMMEX.
  Experiencia en manejo de programa Anexo 24 y 30.
  Conocimiento de operaciones aduaneras.
  Sistema Aranxel o similar deseable.
  Sistema Interxel o similar deseable.
  Control de inventarios.
  Manejo ERP Deseable (SAP).
  Cambios de Regimen.
  Operaciones Virtuales.
  KPI´s.

What We Offer:

Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports Avnet’s ability to attract, engage, develop, and reward our employees, while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs — from time away and flexible working arrangements to programs supporting employee well-being and opportunities to give back to your community.

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Savings Fund

• Paid Holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• Education Assistance

• Employee Development Resources

• Employee Wellness, Leadership Development, and Mentorship Programs

• Year-End Bonus

• Food Coupons

Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination also applies to religious dress and grooming practices. Avnet will accommodate employee religious dress standards and grooming practices that do not result in undue hardship for the Company.  If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center at (888) 994-7669.