Trade Compliance Operative Specialist
Cypress HCM, Stafford, TX, United States
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing global company in the medical equipment industry! The Trade Compliance Operative Specialist is a primary contact for Import/Export customs processing and trade compliance for the company in North America. This role is about execution of tasks under a given framework/regime set forth in the Global Trade Compliance Policy, global SOPs, and their local adaptations. Internally, the Trade Compliance Operative Specialist serves as the key interface for questions on importing/exporting to and from North America, supporting departments such as R&D, purchasing and sales, as well as engaging with external service providers and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
Responsibilities
Act as a primary interface with external partners (e.g., Brokers, Third-party Suppliers) and internal departments (e.g., Sales, Procurement, R&D, Logistics, Regulatory, and Legal, among others)
Provide control and instruction to service providers and brokers facilitating Customs and FDA clearance, ensuring compliant documentation is used by affiliated companies for imports
Maintain master data for customs and foreign-trade, including but not limited to HS Codes, Country of Origin, Dual-Use/ECCN, and FDA codes, supporting accurate and efficient import and export processes
Optimize documentation and processes, and assist management with audit processes and inquiries from CBP, FDA, Census, BIS, FCC, USDA, EPA, DOT, and other regulatory agencies
Coordinate with internal and external departments, service providers, brokers and forwarders, for efficient and compliant export processing while ensuring accurate documentation and process optimization
Assist in export control classification (ECCN), support licensing determinations, and compliance with Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) and EEI (Electronic Export Information) filings, including those handled by freight forwarders and carriers
Confirm acceptable customs valuation methods and develop classifications for quality, clinical and R&D samples, components, and finished goods exports, in conjunction with subject matter experts
Conduct restricted party screening through the screening program and support audit processes for exports
Restricted party screening includes sanctions compliance using a tool and system pre-developed for you (SAP GTS), clearing false positives and escalating where unclear
Assist in, gathering and reporting metrics (using Excel, Power BI, or Tableau) to support (trade/import/export) compliance insights and business intelligence
Train in and lead HTS classifications and ECCN determinations, gaining proficiency in SAP and SAP GTS for managing holds on imported/exported goods and screening blocks
Maintain compliance records as per company policy and with current laws and regulations
Coordinate with customs brokers and freight forwarders, ensuring alignment on compliance procedures
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, political science, public governance, law, engineering or related
3+ years of relevant experience in trade compliance or import/export operations
Operational understanding of the ACE and SNAP-R government systems
Applied knowledge of classifications, export controls, and licensing requirements
Experience in FDA-regulated industries (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceuticals)
Proven track record of innovation, enhancing compliance, and implementing process improvements
Knowledge of SAP GTS and MS Office applications, including data management tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners
Analytical mindset, able to interpret complex data and identify actionable insights
Highly organized, process-oriented, and adaptable to shifting priorities; a collaborative team player with a focus on compliance and operational efficiency
Preferred Skills
Proven track record of innovation, enhancing compliance, and implementing process improvements
Knowledge of SAP GTS and MS Office applications, including data management tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau
Operational understanding of the ACE and SNAP-R government systems
Pay Rate:
$35-$40/hour
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Responsibilities
Act as a primary interface with external partners (e.g., Brokers, Third-party Suppliers) and internal departments (e.g., Sales, Procurement, R&D, Logistics, Regulatory, and Legal, among others)
Provide control and instruction to service providers and brokers facilitating Customs and FDA clearance, ensuring compliant documentation is used by affiliated companies for imports
Maintain master data for customs and foreign-trade, including but not limited to HS Codes, Country of Origin, Dual-Use/ECCN, and FDA codes, supporting accurate and efficient import and export processes
Optimize documentation and processes, and assist management with audit processes and inquiries from CBP, FDA, Census, BIS, FCC, USDA, EPA, DOT, and other regulatory agencies
Coordinate with internal and external departments, service providers, brokers and forwarders, for efficient and compliant export processing while ensuring accurate documentation and process optimization
Assist in export control classification (ECCN), support licensing determinations, and compliance with Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) and EEI (Electronic Export Information) filings, including those handled by freight forwarders and carriers
Confirm acceptable customs valuation methods and develop classifications for quality, clinical and R&D samples, components, and finished goods exports, in conjunction with subject matter experts
Conduct restricted party screening through the screening program and support audit processes for exports
Restricted party screening includes sanctions compliance using a tool and system pre-developed for you (SAP GTS), clearing false positives and escalating where unclear
Assist in, gathering and reporting metrics (using Excel, Power BI, or Tableau) to support (trade/import/export) compliance insights and business intelligence
Train in and lead HTS classifications and ECCN determinations, gaining proficiency in SAP and SAP GTS for managing holds on imported/exported goods and screening blocks
Maintain compliance records as per company policy and with current laws and regulations
Coordinate with customs brokers and freight forwarders, ensuring alignment on compliance procedures
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, political science, public governance, law, engineering or related
3+ years of relevant experience in trade compliance or import/export operations
Operational understanding of the ACE and SNAP-R government systems
Applied knowledge of classifications, export controls, and licensing requirements
Experience in FDA-regulated industries (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceuticals)
Proven track record of innovation, enhancing compliance, and implementing process improvements
Knowledge of SAP GTS and MS Office applications, including data management tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners
Analytical mindset, able to interpret complex data and identify actionable insights
Highly organized, process-oriented, and adaptable to shifting priorities; a collaborative team player with a focus on compliance and operational efficiency
Preferred Skills
Proven track record of innovation, enhancing compliance, and implementing process improvements
Knowledge of SAP GTS and MS Office applications, including data management tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau
Operational understanding of the ACE and SNAP-R government systems
Pay Rate:
$35-$40/hour
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