Trade Compliance Specialist

General Overview

Functional Area:    Supply Chain Management (SCM)     
Career Stream:   PAP - Processes and Applications    
Role:    Specialist     
Job Title:    Processes & Applications Specialist
Job Code:     SPE-SCM-PROC   
Band:    Level 8                   
Direct/Indirect Indicator:    Indirect

Summary

Celestica is seeking an experienced Trade Compliance Specialist to serve as the primary lead for export compliance at our Fort Worth, Texas site. 

In this role, you will lead the execution of Celestica’s Global Trade Compliance Program at the site level, ensuring alignment with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and other applicable regulations. As the primary subject matter expert for site export compliance, you will oversee daily operational activities, including product, software, and technology classification, trade screening, license determinations, AES/EEI filings, visitor access, deemed exports, and due diligence. You will also develop site processes, deliver training, support internal and external audits, perform self-assessments, track key performance metrics (KPIs), and manage key compliance projects. The Trade Compliance Specialist will ensure that technology transfers, hardware shipments, and engineering collaborations comply fully with U.S. regulations to support fast-paced New Product Introduction (NPI) and Mass Production cycles.

The successful candidate will leverage a strong background in the EAR, with demonstrated experience in export classification, global trade automation tools (e.g., SAP GTS), and Technology Control Plans (TCPs) to drive site-wide compliance while enabling business growth

Detailed Description

• Lead Export Compliance Program for Fort Worth, Texas site

• Ensure adherence to corporate Global Trade Compliance policies and procedures 

• Develop, implement and maintain site processes 

• Drive and maintain site Technology Control Plan (TCP)

• Perform classifications against HTS, Schedule B and ECCN

• Manage GTS Blocks for export transactions (SPL, Embargo and Legal Control screening)

• Assist the business and Logistics teams in troubleshooting other types of blocks, and identify system issues or data issues

• Manage requirements for Export License applications 

• Perform Export License Determinations and License Exception eligibility analysis

• Manage and implement controls for intangible technology transfers

• Manage site visitor requests and corresponding SPL screening

• Generate export documentation as needed

• Manage and ensure accuracy of AES/EEI filings

• Manage End User Statements (EUS) 

• Maintain auditable trade compliance records 

• Develop, deliver and maintain trade compliance training to ensure continuous site regulatory awareness and adherence to policies and processes

• Raise issues or escalations to corporate Global Trade Compliance team

• Perform or assist with audit readiness, audits, site investigations, inspections, disclosures, and drive corrective action plans

• Generate trade compliance reports and KPIs

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Strong expertise applying U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to business operations and R&D activities

• Experience and demonstrated ability to understand the classification requirements of products, software, and technology under the U.S. EAR

• Experience in ECCN classification of hardware, software and technology against the U.S. Commerce Control List (CCL) 

• Experience classifying high-tech products, software, and technology under CCL Category 3, 4, 5  Part 1 and 2

• Experience in HTS and Schedule B classification

• Experience in performing Export License Determinations under the U.S. EAR

• Experience in analyzing Export License Exception eligibility and requirements

• Familiarity preparing and submitting CCATS requests and export license applications via SNAP-R

• Proficient in global trade automation software for Classification, SPL Screening, Embargo Screening, Legal Control Screening and Reporting (i.e., GTS)

• Experience generating, reviewing and approving export documentation

• Experience in completing and managing Automated Export System (AES)/Electronic Export Information (EEI) 

• Ability to follow, develop and document processes and procedures 

• Strong independent judgment and critical thinking 

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational and time management skills, with demonstrated close attention to detail, data accuracy, and documentation 

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with technical teams and business teams

• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a high collaborative environment, as well as external parties, service providers and customers 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow through on issues, and escalate compliance or operations risks or issues

• Ability to work autonomously, with minimal direction, self-motivated and results driven

Preferred

• Proficiency with Google Workspace 

• Experience working in GTS E4H, Descartes and MKDenial

• Experience supporting trade compliance programs within a high-tech company

• Knowledge of Encryption controls, Advanced Computing, and recent U.S. semiconductor export controls

Education 

Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, International Business, International Relations, Political Science, Supply Chain or related field

5+ years of experience in a trade compliance export role preferably within high-tech manufacturing, EMS or electronics industry

Physical Demands

Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.