Export Compliance Specialist
United States8h ago
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About the role
This position supports our Export team and will follow a Monday to Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM Eastern Standard Time schedule
The Export Compliance Specialist is responsible for supporting Deringer's export compliance program by helping ensure international shipments, documentation, and related activities comply with applicable U.S. export regulations and company policies. This role works closely with customers, operations teams, customs brokers, carriers, government agencies, and internal stakeholders to facilitate the timely and compliant movement of goods across international borders. The Export Compliance Specialist reviews export transactions, conducts compliance screenings, prepares and validates export documentation, and identifies potential compliance risks. This position serves as a knowledgeable resource for export compliance requirements and helps promote a culture of compliance, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer service throughout the organization.
Job Responsibilities
- Review export transactions, shipping documentation, and shipment details to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.
- Conduct restricted-party and denied-party screenings and resolve potential compliance concerns.
- Prepare, review, and submit export documentation, including Electronic Export Information (EEI) filings and related regulatory requirements.
- Evaluate shipment destinations, end users, end uses, and commodities to identify potential export compliance risks.
- Monitor and support compliance with applicable export control regulations, sanctions programs, and trade requirements.
- Collaborate with clients, carriers, customs brokers, government agencies, and internal teams to resolve shipment and compliance-related issues.
- Investigate and escalate potential compliance concerns to appropriate leadership when necessary.
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation to support compliance activities, audits, and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with internal compliance reviews, audits, and process improvement initiatives.
- Support the development and delivery of export compliance training and educational resources.
- Stay informed of regulatory changes and industry developments impacting export compliance and international trade.
- Perform other duties and projects that support Deringer's global trade compliance program.
Education and Experience
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Customs & Trade Compliance, or a related field preferred.
- Two (2) or more years of experience in export compliance, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, international logistics, or a related trade compliance role preferred.
- Experience working with export documentation, government filings, and international shipping processes preferred.
- Knowledge of U.S. export regulations and international trade practices preferred.
- Relevant industry certifications are a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of export compliance regulations, international trade practices, and freight forwarding operations.
- Understanding of export documentation, government filing requirements, and shipment screening processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and evaluate compliance risks.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work across departments and with external partners.
- Ability to interpret regulations and apply them to real-world business transactions.
- Proficiency with business systems, trade compliance tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team.
- Commitment to confidentiality, integrity, compliance, and exceptional customer service.
- Demonstrated ability to support Deringer's values of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and operational excellence.
The salary range of compensation for this position will be $55,000-$75,000 based on experience and education.
*To ensure competitive and equitable compensation, pay may vary based on the candidate’s regional market compensation rates.
Competencies:
All Deringer employees should be fully committed to the Core Values:
Passion, Respect, Integrity, Expertise, Innovative Solutions, Relationships, Support, Determination, Value and a High Level of Accountability
In addition, the following competencies are specific to this position:
Analytical – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; demonstrates ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
Customer Oriented – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; demonstrates ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things; takes responsibility for own actions; contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Work Standards – Sets high standards and well-defined realistic goals for one’s self; displays a high level of effort and commitment towards completing tasks in a timely manner; demonstrates ability to work independently; meets deadlines and handles large volumes of work.