Senior Trade Compliance Consultant
Senior Trade Compliance Consultant
Our client, a well-established industry leader in advanced networking and electronic solutions, is seeking a Senior Trade Compliance Consultant to support their international compliance program. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-level global trade strategy and execution, helping ensure compliance with complex export and import regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
As part of a cross-functional team, you will guide regulatory alignment and improve the organization’s compliance posture. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in U.S. and international trade compliance and a consultative mindset, capable of tackling strategic projects and mentoring internal staff.
Note: This is a Contract position.
This Role Offers:
- Influence global trade compliance initiatives and provide expert guidance on high-impact decisions.
- Work from anywhere in the U.S., with a preference for candidates near the Chicago metro area.
- Be part of a mission-critical compliance team that ensures business continuity in highly regulated markets.
- Exceptional consultants may be considered for full-time conversion.
Focus:
- Lead strategic projects related to export and import compliance, including licensing, classification, and regulatory assessments.
- Provide expert-level guidance on trade regulations such as EAR, ITAR, CBP, and OFAC.
- Develop, enhance, and maintain internal control processes (ICP), procedures, and compliance documentation.
- Oversee the preparation and submission of export license applications, ensuring alignment with U.S. BIS regulations and equivalent authorities abroad.
- Partner with third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to support compliant international shipping operations.
- Perform product classification and determine country of origin using HTS, ECCN, and other regulatory tools.
- Ensure proper application of export control rules to technical data, hardware, and software transactions globally.
- Support voluntary self-disclosure initiatives and implement corrective actions when necessary.
- Deliver targeted trade compliance training to cross-functional stakeholders.
- Act as a subject matter expert (SME) on key compliance topics, including global encryption controls and multi-country licensing strategies.
Skill Set:
Must-Have Experience:
- 7+ years of experience in trade compliance or global logistics compliance.
- Direct experience with trade licensing (BIS/SNAP-R and international equivalents).
- Strong command of export control regimes and product classification frameworks, including ECCN, HTS, and Schedule B codes.
- Demonstrated success developing and managing internal control programs (ICP/SOPs).
- Deep understanding of export controls as they apply to telecommunications and electronics products.
- Skilled at communicating with legal, executive, and technical stakeholders.
- Prior experience supporting global operations, including EU and APAC regions.
Preferred Background:
- Industry exposure in telecommunications, electronics, or high-tech manufacturing.
- Familiarity with product development environments and technical documentation.
- Hands-on work with global trade software (Amber Road or similar).
- Previous collaboration with legal teams or external counsel in compliance-related matters.
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