Lead Trade Compliance Specialist
Core
Global authority and SME for international trade compliance, ensuring adherence to EU/Swedish import/export regulations and aligning cross-regionally.
Role type
Senior individual contributor (IC) trade compliance specialist
Builds
Enterprise-wide trade compliance framework, global alignment of policies, and automated screening systems
Domain
International trade compliance, export controls, customs, and environmental regulations (WEEE/EPR)
Required skills
Global trade compliance expertise, EU/Swedish export regulations, HS/HTS classification, ECCN assignment, Incoterms 2020, customs valuation, denied party screening, WEEE/EPR compliance, AEO/ISO standards
Preferred skills
CCS or CES certification, experience in multinational technology/hardware environment
Technologies
Automated Export System (AES), ERP systems, trade compliance tools, classification databases
Responsibilities
Act as primary SME for global trade compliance, import/export controls, and sanctions regulations; Lead regional compliance strategies for EU and Swedish markets; Maintain global product classifications (HS/HTS, ECCN, CoO); Develop customs valuation policies for hardware/software bundles; Drive denied party screening and sanctions compliance; Align compliance policies across EMEA, Americas, and APJ regions; Design Importer of Record (IoR) solutions for destinations without local entities; Enforce Incoterms 2020 rules and ensure shipping documentation integrity; Generate and maintain Global Trade Compliance SOPs and SWIs; Develop internal training programs for Operations, Sales, Legal, and Supply Chain; Lead adherence to WEEE/EPR environmental directives; Align frameworks to support AEO status and ISO standards; Integrate trade compliance tools and automated screening software into ERP systems
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC