Trade Compliance Specialist
 Edwards Vacuum LLC | |
$89000.00-$115000.00
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 United States, Massachusetts, Haverhill | |
 Nov 06, 2026 | |
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Your role
The U.S. Trade Compliance Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring full compliance with U.S. import and export regulations across the Vacuum Technique Business Area. As overseas sourcing, manufacturing, and regulatory complexity continue to increase, this position is essential to protecting the company from regulatory, operational, and financial risk. The role has end-to-end responsibility for supporting U.S. trade compliance activities, including export controls, sanctions, customs compliance, and duty management. The jobholder will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure compliant, efficient international trade operations while supporting continuous improvement of trade compliance processes. The U.S. Trade Compliance Specialist supports the Americas Trade Compliance Manager in implementing and maintaining robust import and export compliance programs aligned with Atlas Copco and VTBA global trade compliance policies. Key objectives include: * Ensuring compliance with applicable U.S. import, export control, and sanctions regulations * Supporting efficient and compliant movement of goods across U.S. borders * Monitoring regulatory changes and translating them into practical processes, systems, and training Main Responsibilities Export Control & Sanctions * Ensure ongoing compliance with U.S. export control regulations (EAR) and applicable sanctions requirements for the VT Business Area * Review export transactions, including customer, product, destination, dual-use, and end-use controls * Conduct export compliance reviews and support resolution of issues prior to shipment * Create, manage, and maintain U.S. export license applications in relevant systems * Review and resolve denied party, sanctioned party, and export control holds in SAP GTS * Escalate potential red-flag transactions to the Americas Trade Compliance Manager Customs Support * Assist with HTS classification and ECCN classification where required Governance, Risk & Continuous Improvement * Monitor changes in U.S. and international trade regulations and assess operational impact * Support the development, maintenance, and deployment of trade compliance policies, procedures, and work instructions * Contribute to compliance training and awareness across impacted functions * Support internal audits and compliance self-assessments Collaboration & Stakeholder Support * Partner closely with Customer Care, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, and Finance * Act as a subject matter expert for U.S. trade compliance topics within VTBA * Support global and regional trade compliance initiatives as required Your skills and experience
Required
Preferred * Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) * Experience with SAP GTS or similar trade compliance systems (training can be provided) * Experience supporting manufacturing and complex global supply chains * Experience developing or deploying trade compliance policies, procedures, or training We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role. In return, we offer
Your job location
Hybrid: This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our locations in Sanborn, NY or Haverhill, MA. Why it is great to work with us
Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on longterm development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act - we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you. This role offers the opportunity to work in a highly visible trade compliance position within a global industrial organization, supporting complex products and international operations. The role provides autonomy, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the chance to influence compliance strategy as global trade regulations continue to evolve. We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer!
Annual Salary Range: $89,000 - $115,000 per year. Salary is based on territory average. Final salary may vary based on factors such as geographic location, experience, job-related skills, internal peer equity, etc. Edwards Company considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. No person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws of this state or any subdivision thereof. No person shall, because of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, creed [or], religion, or sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare and autonomy, be subjected to any discrimination in [his or her] their civil rights by any other person or by any firm, corporation, or institution, or by the state or any agency or subdivision of the state, pursuant to law. Edwards is a global leader of vacuum and abatement systems. We are proud to lead the industry, pushing the boundaries of science to deliver innovative products which are intrinsic to everyday life, working in partnership with our customers and continually setting new standards. With over 150 years of rich heritage, Edwards is the partner of choice for tens of thousands of customers in critical applications around the world. Vacuum is required in diverse sectors, from the generation of power to the production of steel, to the challenging environments of space simulation and high energy physics research. At Edwards, we believe there is always a better way. Our employees are full of ideas. When looking to add a new team member, we are looking for someone that can appreciate what the Edwards Team has done and bring their new ideas and perspective to enhance where we can go. At Edwards you get to be part of something big; we work globally, but also get the opportunity make a difference locally in our own discipline. We work hard to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent from the diversity of people across the globe. Our vision to be First in Mind, First in Choice relies on this strategy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about Edwards visit our website: www.edwardsvacuum.com A division of Atlas Copco | |