Country Trade Compliance Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Oversee the execution of the Global Trade Management Program, internal trade policies, standard operating procedures, and compliance with U.S. trade regulations.

• Act as the main liaison for U.S. customs, export control, sanctions, and various trade-related authorities, including assistance with audits, inquiries, and disclosures.

• Offer expert advice on import, export controls, sanctions, customs, tariffs, restricted party screenings, and deemed export stipulations.

• Supervise customs entry processes and tariff classification efforts.

• Evaluate and facilitate the release of SAP GTS trade compliance blocks, adhering to internal control and segregation-of-duty protocols.

• Manage the classification of products, software, and technology, including HTS and ECCN determinations.

• Provide training, communication, and practical advice regarding trade compliance obligations, regulatory updates, and areas of risk.

• Identify compliance risks, assist in corrective actions, enhance controls, and promote continuous improvement within trade compliance processes.

• Ensure adherence to relevant external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must possess work authorization that allows employment with Hitachi Energy in the United States.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, international trade, supply chain, logistics, legal, engineering, or a related discipline.

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in trade compliance, export controls, customs, import operations, sanctions compliance, logistics compliance, or a related area.

• Comprehensive understanding of U.S. import regulations, customs requirements, export controls, sanctions, deemed export rules, and governance of trade compliance programs.

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional business stakeholders in a complex multinational setting.

• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable business guidance, controls, training, and corrective measures.

• Familiarity with trade compliance systems and processes, including SAP GTS or similar trade management tools.

• Excellent communication, judgment, ownership, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Capable of effectively communicating with senior leadership, operational teams, and external entities.

• Proficient in identifying compliance risks, managing escalations, aiding audits, and promoting sustainable process enhancements.

• Preferred: Licensed Customs Broker, Certified Export Compliance Professional, Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer, or similar trade compliance certification.

• Preferred experience with U.S. CTPAT, tariff programs, Sections 232 and 301, trade remedy measures, post-entry reviews, broker management, and customs audit preparation.

• Preferred experience in manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, power systems, industrial technology, engineering, aerospace, defense, or other regulated technical fields.

• Technical knowledge of products, software, technology, engineering data, or applied technologies relevant to import/export classification.

• Experience assisting with technology control plans, deemed export assessments, restricted party screenings, export licensing, and sensitive transaction evaluations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities to engage with innovative technologies that will shape the future of energy.

• A collaborative workplace with seasoned professionals across the power industry.

• Access to learning platforms and career development initiatives.

• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.

• Paid leave.

• Flexible working arrangements.