Farnell
Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair.
Due to the continued growth of our business, we are expanding our Trade Compliance team and looking for a Trade Compliance Specialist to join us. This newly created position offers the opportunity to make a real impact, collaborate with colleagues across the globe, and contribute to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance.
What's in there for you:
- Private medical insurance
- Meal allowance
- Holiday allowance
- 26 days of annual leave
Responsibilities:
- Monitoring domestic and international shipments to ensure compliance with export control and security regulations.
- Managing and maintaining records related to export-controlled products, technical data, licenses, and regulatory requirements.
- Determining licensing requirements, applying relevant exemptions, and supporting export license applications when required.
- Conducting customer and business partner screenings to ensure compliance with international trade regulations and restricted party requirements.
- Performing Denied Party Screening (DPS) reviews and maintaining accurate partner data within internal systems.
- Supporting Export Compliance Officers and business stakeholders by providing guidance on trade compliance requirements and best practices.
- Reviewing and maintaining Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN), ensuring accurate classification data and records in SAP.
- Coordinating with internal teams and suppliers to obtain export control classifications and compliance documentation.
- Investigating and resolving compliance-related shipment holds and blocked orders in a timely manner.
- Monitoring changes in export regulations, restricted party lists, and regulatory updates, and communicating relevant changes to the business.
- Preparing compliance reports, analyses, and documentation that support business decisions and regulatory requirements.
- Delivering training and awareness activities related to export controls, trade compliance, and security regulations.
- Identifying opportunities to improve compliance processes, systems, and operational efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives.
What we are looking for:
- Candidate who has previous experience (and/or education) from Global Trade Compliance, Law, Banking, Finance, Economy or Accounting
- Experience in similar, multinational environment
- Fluency in English
- Committed to building relationships among different departments
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.
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Skills Required
- Previous experience or education in global trade compliance, law, banking, finance, economics, or accounting
- Experience working in a similar multinational environment
- Fluency in English
- Ability to build relationships across different departments
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Company resources emphasize paid time off, paid holidays, and flexible or hybrid work where roles allow. Benefits guides also outline leave programs, including paid family leave in the U.S.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A broad well-being platform (THRIVE), EAP counseling, wellness reimbursements, employee discounts, and on-site health offerings extend support beyond core insurance. Development and community programs further contribute to a rounded total rewards experience.
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What We Do
Avnet is a global electronic components distributor with extensive design, product, marketing and supply chain expertise for customers and suppliers at every stage of the product lifecycle. For the past 100 years, Avnet has helped its customers and suppliers around the world realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Our culture was founded on new ideas and emerging technology. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Avnet is a leading global technology distributor and solutions provider at the center of the technology value chain. Founded in 1921, we work with suppliers in every major technology segment to serve customers worldwide across a broad range of markets. Whether working on large-scale production or early prototypes, we meet customer needs through individualized, end-to-end service to streamline solutions and improve efficiency for customers worldwide. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, we serve more than 1 million customers in more than 140 countries and partner with global suppliers from almost every technology segment.
