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Trade Compliance Analyst

eTeam, Santa Barbara, CA, United States


Job Title:

Trade Compliance Analyst

Duration:

9 + Months - Contract

Location:

Remote US

Shift Requirement:

Monday to Friday 8-5 PST Role Summary

The

Trade Compliance Analyst

is responsible for the

day-to-day execution of import and export compliance activities . This is a

high-volume role

that requires

extreme attention to detail

and the ability to work effectively in a

fast-paced environment .

This position will be responsible for:

Classifying goods Screening partners against sanctions lists Filing required information with regulatory authorities

to ensure shipments move

without delay

and remain in full legal compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1) Classification

Perform

HTS

and

ECCN

determinations for parts and technology Use provided

technical specifications

and

engineering data

to accurately classify goods

2) Regulatory Filings

Prepare and submit required information to customs and regulatory authorities Support compliance through filings such as

AES/EEI Ensure all submissions meet

legal and regulatory requirements

3) Sanctions Screening

Conduct

restricted-party screening

on companies and individuals Ensure compliance with

global trade sanctions

and

embargoes

4) Shipment Coordination

Resolve

customs-related issues

and respond to inquiries from brokers Help prevent

shipment holds ,

delays , or other clearance issues

5) Documentation Management

Collect and verify key shipping and trade documents from global suppliers, including:

Commercial invoices Packing lists HAWBs

Ensure documentation is

accurate ,

complete , and compliant

6) Data Maintenance

Maintain accurate

trade master data

in ERP systems and internal databases, including:

Values Origins Part numbers

7) Audit & Records

Organize and maintain

digital records

for all import/export activities Ensure documentation remains

audit-ready at all times

Required Skills & Experience

Attention to Detail

Meticulous approach to data and documentation Strong ability to identify

inconsistencies

in complex paperwork

Fast-Paced Environment

Proven ability to maintain

high output

and

accuracy

in a rapidly changing, growth-oriented environment

Organizational Skills

Demonstrated ability to manage

high-volume workloads

and

large datasets

efficiently

Communication

Professional fluency in

English

(written and verbal) Ability to communicate effectively with the

U.S. team

and

global vendors

on a daily basis

Problem Solving

Proactive,

self-starter

mindset Ability to troubleshoot

shipment holds

and

logistical hurdles

independently and efficiently