Traffic and Trade Compliance Specialist
For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $66,000 - $99,000 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.
The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.
You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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About the role:
As a Traffic and Trade Compliance Export Control Specialist, you will ensure adherence to all applicable export control laws and regulations (national and international) and Schneider Electric's Export Control Policies, Directives, and Procedures. You will act as the primary point of contact for export compliance within the entity, driving risk mitigation, process implementation, and stakeholder collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with export control laws, regulations, and Schneider Electric policies; identify and correct gaps.
- Develop and implement processes and controls aligned with Schneider Electric's Export Control Program; run and report on export control activities.
- Serve as the primary contact for export control issues, including conducting 4W reviews, due diligence, and managing regional escalations.
- Monitor transactions and proactively identify EC risks using local/global IT systems (e.g., BFO, SAP, Oracle).
- Collaborate with Sales, Tendering, Project Management, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to mitigate EC risks.
- Manage ECCN classification requests and local export licensing programs as required.
- Conduct regular audits to ensure local policy implementation; report non-compliance to EC CoE Operations Manager / Governance Team.
- Support inquiries and investigations initiated by Global EC CoE.
- Engage with SPOC Community and EC CoE Operations team through quarterly open lines and communication campaigns.
- Drive awareness and accountability for export compliance through training and guidance.
- Maintain accurate records of transactions, escalations, training, and incidents.
Additional Responsibilities by Function:
- Tendering & Contracts: Add EC clauses; ensure EC due diligence per directives; respond to customer requests on origin, ECCN/ECN numbers.
- Manufacturing/Adaptation: Determine ECCN/ECN, country of origin, US De Minimis; check EU/US nexus; verify 4W due diligence.
- Distribution Center: Verify 4W due diligence; request export licenses if needed.
- Repair Center: Assess if repairs change classification, origin, ECN, or US nexus; escalate to ECN Lead if required.
- Procurement: Add EC clauses; ensure EC due diligence; request supplier details on origin, ECCN/ECN, US nexus, and De Minimis.
What qualifications will make you successful?
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Trade, Business, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in trade compliance, export control, or logistics.
- Strong knowledge of export control regulations (EAR, ITAR, EU regulations).
- Familiarity with ECCN classification, licensing, and due diligence processes.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and compliance tools.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Global exposure and collaboration opportunities.
- Professional development and training programs.
- Inclusive and supportive work environment.
Let us learn about you! Apply today.
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