Trade Compliance Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities include the following:
Import/Export Compliance:

Ensure that all import and export activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.

• Monitor changes in the export controls and sanctions, evaluate their impacts on the company, and stay current on US Customs and PGA regulation changes, ensuring ongoing compliance.
• Prepare and review import/export documentation, including customs declarations, licenses, and permits.
• Conduct a thorough Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your Supplier (KYS) screening processes, which involves researching, analyzing, verifying backgrounds and conducting
Restricted Party Screening, evaluating findings, and assessing evidence for factual and legal sufficiency.
• Assist in designing import and export compliance risk assessment to illustrate the nature and severity of vulnerabilities and develop monthly metrics, key performance indicators, and key risk indicators based on compliance assessments.
• Respond to internal and external customer inquiries promptly and efficiently.
• Streamline import and export compliance processes in the ERP system. Participate in digitization and automation initiatives, identify opportunities for process improvement, and drive innovation.
 

Data Analysis and Management:
• Utilize advanced data analysis techniques to analyze import/export data and identify trends, anomalies, and compliance issues.
• Develop and maintain databases to track import/export transactions and compliance metrics.
• Perform data crunching using tools such as SQL, Excel, and other data analysis software to generate reports and dashboards.
• Manage import and export recordkeeping process in compliance with guidelines set forth by regulations and Axcelis Technologies policy.
• Conducts internal audit and assessment of business activities for adherence to import/export procedures throughout the business lifecycle, including review of new products and classification/characterization of commodities through final delivery to the customer.
• Identify and analyze causes of international and domestic compliance issues and gaps and generate management recommendations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Logistics, Supply Chain, Sales, IT, and Engineering, to develop and execute defined procedures
• Provide training on various compliance topics to individuals and functional groups as the trade compliance manager requires .

Drawback Experience:

Support Axcelis appointed Drawback consultant to ensure maximum duty recovery.
• Analyze and maintain records pertaining to drawback eligibility and calculations, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting.

Training and Support:

Provide training and guidance to internal customers regarding import/export compliance requirements and best practices.
• Serve as a point of contact for compliance-related inquiries and provide support to operational teams.

Reporting and Documentation:

Prepare and present regular reports on compliance performance, trade data analysis, and key findings to management.
• Maintain comprehensive records of compliance activities and documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Continuous Improvement:

Identify opportunities for process improvements in import/export operations and compliance management.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or engineering is preferred. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree plus applicable work experience will be considered.

This job requires a minimum of two years of proven experience in import and export compliance.

• Proven experience in import and export compliance, including familiarity with customs
regulations, HTS and ECCN classifications, CoO determination, and trade compliance practices. Strong experience with drawback processes and regulations.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Excel, Power BI).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and reporting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with trade compliance software and systems.
• Certification in import/export compliance (e.g., Licensed Customs Broker, Certified Customs
Specialist, Export Compliance Professional) is a plus.
• Familiarity with international trade agreements and regulations.

Personal Trait Profile:

Ability to work independently once tasks are assigned and to drive key initiatives.
• Excellent skills in problem-solving.
• Strong writing skills; experience in drafting reports and presentations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills a plus
• Proactive, well-organized, highly motivated
• Experience with MS Office, Power BI, or other digital reporting tools
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at one time
• Be an innovative and “positive change agent.”
• Utilizes Lean principles, continuous improvement mindset
• Self-starter with leadership qualities

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

It is the policy of Axcelis to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment for all persons free from discrimination based on race, sex, religion, age, color, national origin, disability status, medical condition (including pregnancy), veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  Axcelis will provide reasonable accommodation necessary to enable a disabled candidate or employee to perform the essential functions of the position, unless the accommodation would create an undue hardship for the Company.