Title:  Trade Compliance Analyst II

POSITION SUMMARY:

To perform this job requires wide-ranging expertise and skill sets.  The position performs a variety of duties using deployed engineering and office tools under general supervision and guidance from the Director of Global Trade and the Trade Compliance Manager. In this position you will be responsible for a variety of analyst functions for the Corporate Legal department including but not limited to: assigning and validating harmonized tariff classifications to materials; conducting general clerical duties; maintaining various department records; maintaining company Customs Compliance Program policies and procedures. The individual will be responsible for auditing Malaysia and International Customs documentation/data and internal documentation/data against Customs entries to ensure that the company maintain a high-level of compliance with US and International Customs regulations.This position also includes resolving import and export issues resulting from missing data, such as harmonized tariff classifications, export control classifications, license determinations, valuation, and country of origin. This position also assists in maintaining this master data in SAP. The successful candidate will have related experience with logistics, import/export and will work to ensure Advanced Energy (AE) maintains the highest level of Import and Export Compliance..

Responsibilities

1. Ensures compliance with applicable U.S. export and import control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”), and regional and local regulations concerning the movement of goods and services across borders.
2. Review part specification sheets, related product documentation, and the EAR to determine Export Classification Code Numbers (“ECCN”) and local country classifications for items sold. Coordinate harmonized tariff classification and export control classification of materials with Product Management and Engineering.
3. Review and vet international sales orders to ensure regulatory compliance.
4. Review of Customer End Use and End User Certifications (“EUC”), determine the validity of EUC by assessing the identified components for the intended use which is described by customers when procuring certain products.
5. Determine and assign local export/import country and U.S. license requirements to orders placed on hold within trade compliance software for trade control reasons. When necessary, escalate orders to department leader for guidance.
6. Reviews of current government restricted / denied parties list matches, to confirm decision for partner release or block within business software system (SAP GTS).
7. When necessary, conduct and document further due diligence for partners and/or transactions to resolve potential red flags.
8. Support the development, maintenance and delivery of internal training programs as necessary. Update /enhance the current employee training program and associate training materials. Ensure required training is completed and completed.
9. Assist in the review, development and implementation of Compliance procedures while complying with all federal regulations.
10. Work closely and collaboratively with all AE legal entities, business units and functional areas to build upon existing compliance practices such as developing and revising policies and procedures, promoting training and conducting assessments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Penang Science Park, Simpang Ampat Penang.

• Works in standard office environment and uses general office equipment (phone, PC copier, fax machine etc.)            

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience working in trade compliance. 

• Expert knowledge of international trade and Customs regulations, such as Harmonized System code, customs valuation, preferential / free trade agreements, and rules for Country of Origin.

• Experience working in SAP and global trade management tools.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver trade compliance training and briefings to internal collaborators.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and make impactful decisions.

• Flexible and able to balance multiple priorities at once and ability to quickly adjust priorities to meet business needs.  

• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of global Customs and global health regulatory agencies, import requirements, Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Customs procedures as well as associated documentary requirements.

• Must have strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation and presentation skills. Communicates effectively and interacts professionally with customers, colleagues and management.

• Good organizational skills with the ability to plan, organize, prioritize, multi-task, and use time effectively. Demonstrates attention to detail.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in related field .

• Licensed Customs Broker is preferred.

WHY TO JOIN US?

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce.

Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, and etc.

In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In Malaysia., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:

• Medical - health care plan, dental, and vision.

• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.

• Executive Employee Health Screening package.

• Generous paid time off starting at 15 days and 19 public holidays.

• 98 days of paid maternity leave for Moms and 7 consecutive days of paid paternity leave for Dads.

• AE Child-Of-Employee Scholarship Program.

• Employee Referral Program.

• Career Growth and Learning Opportunity.