Job Description:
We are seeking a proficient Trade Operations Specialist with a solid expertise in Asia-Pacific (APAC) trade laws, export authorizations, and handling of encrypted IT equipment, dual-use items, and military/defense exports. This role requires a minimum of 7 years of experience in trade operations or a related field.
They must have a deep understanding of securing export authorizations and be knowledgeable about international trade compliance. They should be adept at navigating complex trade environments and providing effective and compliant solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain compliance with all APAC trade laws and regulations, ensuring that business operations are legally and ethically conducted.
• Obtain necessary export licenses and authorizations in accordance with local and international laws for dual-use items, military/defense exports, and encrypted IT equipment.
• Provide expert guidance on international trade and export control matters to various internal teams, ensuring an understanding of and adherence to trade compliance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth operation of import/export processes.
• Identify and mitigate any potential risks or violations of trade regulations.
• Stay current with changes in APAC and international trade laws and regulations and inform relevant teams of any changes that may impact business operations.
• Develop and implement strategies for trade efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage and oversee the secure and compliant shipping of hazardous materials and IT equipment.
• Responsible for completing regulatory review to identify new product import requirements for importers of record.
• Collaborate with the product safety and environmental teams to ensure import/in-country requirements are met for products.
• Provide training and support to staff on all matters related to trade compliance and operations, including environmental regulations and hazardous materials handling.

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in trade operations, international business, or a related field.
• Bachelor's or Master's in political science, Law, Economics, or any related field.
• Certification in trade compliance, such as Certified International Trade Professional (CITP), or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a multinational corporation, preferably with a focus on the APAC region.
• Profound knowledge of APAC trade laws and regulations.
• Experience with securing export licenses and authorizations, specifically for encrypted IT equipment, dual-use items, and military/defense exports.
• Experience with hazardous material shipping, environmental regulations, and handling of IT equipment.
• Familiarity with the Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls for Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies.
• Staying up to date on new legislation and maintaining legal compliance while conducting export/import activities
• Experience with securing export licenses and authorizations.
• Experience with hazardous material shipping, environmental regulations, and handling of IT equipment.
• High degree of attention to detail and a great understanding of the broader implications of local and global trade regulations
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.

Carolyn Ann Santibanez Mendoza EA License No. 02C3423 Personnel Registration No. R1105160

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