Global Trade Compliance - Americas

Who We Are:

We are Newark, an Avnet Company, part of Farnell Global, the fast and reliable distributor of products and technology for electronic and industrial system design, maintenance, and repair. From research and design through prototype to production, we are here to help you access the products and services you need 24/7. With more than 80 years of experience, 47 localized websites, and a dedicated team of over 3,500 employees, we provide every component you need to build the technology of tomorrow.

Farnell Global trades as Farnell in Europe, Newark in North America, and element14 throughout Asia Pacific. We also sell direct to consumers through a network of resellers, and our CPC business in the UK.

We have been part of the established global technology distributor, Avnet, since 2016. Today, this relationship allows us to support our customers at every stage of the product life cycle, offering a truly unique distribution model, as well as expertise in end-to-end delivery and product design.

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of activities and serves as a subject matter expert ensuring the company supply chain fully complies with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and all other local, national and international regulatory requirements.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Monitors shipments subject to security regulations, both domestic and international, to ensure continual adherence to recordkeeping, reporting, tolling, and expiration requirements.
• Maintains records required for exports of ITAR hardware, technical data, and defense services including management of jurisdiction determinations and internal correspondence.
• Performs license determinations, applies license exceptions and exemptions and files for licenses when applicable. 
• Provides reports and analysis to support business financial decisions and demonstrates compliance to security regulations.
• Support Export Compliance Officer (ECO) as well as department management with trade compliance-related questions or special projects & training.
• Provide support for EUC verification & managing the record retention for EUC.
• Provides shipment compliance reports on high risk customer and products.
• Conducts new customer screening to ensure compliance to government import/export regulations. 
• Conducts Denied Party Check (DPC) reviews for new partner creation and ensures change of partner information is accurately completed in the system of use.
• Support to search Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) from supplier’s web-site / price book when needed.
• Coordinate / consolidate the new part number to obtain ECCN certification from EMEA trade compliance team.
• Administrate ECCN maintenance & license determination requirement; and ensure updated records in
• Assist and coordinate with business to review / release block order in SAP in a timely manner.
• Develops and/or delivers training programs regarding basic and specialized aspects of security requirements. 
• May monitor case law and legislation to ensure current relevant compliance content.
• Review and research for new Denied Persons List (DPL) and related news from Bureau Industry Security (BIS) to provide business with timely updates.
• Identifies, investigates, and participates in opportunities to improve processes and procedures, to include various key performance metrics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Level Specifications:

• Thorough knowledge of principles, theories and concepts in area of discipline. Competent in all job functions and has general understanding of the industry practices, techniques and standards.
• Develops solutions for a variety of situations and works on projects requiring evaluation and analysis. May refer to policies, practices and precedents for guidance; determines best course of action to achieve results.
• Work is performed independently and requires the exercise of judgment and discretion. May receive some limited guidance for new assignments. Work may be reviewed for overall adequacy.
• Collaborates with management and team members within the department/function and other areas of the organization. May represent department internally or externally.
• Actions may impact the success of the overall department and/or the organization. Failure to accomplish work or erroneous decisions may result in delays to projects, loss of revenue or allocation of additional resources to remedy.

Work Experience:

• Typically 3+ years with bachelor's or equivalent.

Education and Certification(s):

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

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What We Offer:

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.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination also applies to religious dress and grooming practices. Avnet will accommodate employee religious dress standards and grooming practices that do not result in undue hardship for the Company. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center at (888) 994-7669.