Trade Compliance Specialist II

Lantronix Inc. is a global provider of secure turnkey solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT) and Remote Environment Management (REM), offering Software as a Service (SaaS), connectivity services, engineering services and intelligent hardware. Lantronix enables its customers to accelerate time to market and increase operational up-time and efficiency by providing reliable, secure and connected Intelligent Edge IoT and Remote Management Gateway solutions. For more information, please visit our website: https://www.lantronix.com.

Lantronix is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to manage daily trade compliance activities related to importing and exporting raw materials, components, samples, finished goods, and technology. This includes transactions related to purchase orders, sales orders, inventory transfers, services, and items shipped free of charge. This role involves working closely with various departments involved in these activities, ensuring adherence to regulations and guidelines. You will play a crucial role in ensuring ongoing compliance with international trade regulations. The candidate will also be responsible for HTS and ECCN classification, and the administration of our company's global screening and classification programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide day-to-day operational support related to trade and compliance.

• Monitor product classification workflows and assign accurate HTS and ECCN classifications to all products.

• Monitor and assign relevant legal regulations to products based on workflow instructions.

• Provide training on trade compliance for new hires and participate in relevant training programs.

• Implement and maintain import/export compliance processes and procedures supporting our Internal control plan and new regulatory requirements.

• Conduct and report on-site compliance reviews and implement corrective actions when necessary.

• Assist in responding to government inquiries and requests for information.

• Participate in global/regional meetings to represent site compliance activities.

• Attend the training & seminars pertaining to trade compliance regulations and policies.

• Report any potential violations or incidents to management and the legal team.

• Support the new business development sales team.

• Responsible for trade compliance at multiple sites.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Auditing and reporting import entries

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree with equivalent business experience.

• 2 + years in import/export compliance-related job responsibilities.

• Demonstrated knowledge of US Customs regulations.

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently on multiple tasks to meet or exceed deadlines, prioritize, and maintain flexibility in fast-paced, changing environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with others positively and effectively in a global organization.

• Experience working with Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders.

• Proficiency in US import and export regulations.

• Ability to anticipate and address changes (acquisitions, new product releases, distribution model, etc.) impacting site trade program.

• Experience in developing and maintaining an import/export management system.

• Ability to critically review product information and assess application of regulatory framework to products.

• Ability to follow managerial directives and collaborate within a team to meet departmental goals.

• Determine import and export classifications of products based on technical data and product descriptions.

• Update the parts database with classification information and respond to daily classification inquiries.

• Ensure compliance with customs valuation methods and escalate issues to management.

• Make license determinations for products based on US and regional import and export licensing requirements. This includes end-use / end-user restrictions that would require an export license.

• Conduct screening for denied parties, embargoed countries, and diversion risks.

• Understand and adhere to country-of-origin rules and monitor compliance with preferential or non-preferential free trade agreements, if used.

• Maintain import and export compliance recordkeeping in accordance with regulations.

Lantronix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment and hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.