What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trade Compliance Specialist position at Cypress HCM?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing global company in the medical equipment industry!
Responsibilities:
- Act as a primary contact with external partners (e.g., Brokers, Third-party Suppliers) and internal departments (e.g., Sales, Procurement, R&D, Logistics, Regulatory, and Legal, among others)
- Provide control and instruction to service providers and brokers facilitating Customs and FDA clearance, ensuring compliant documentation is used by affiliated companies for imports
- Maintain master data for customs and foreign-trade, including but not limited to HS Codes, Country of Origin, Dual-Use/ECCN, and FDA codes, supporting accurate and efficient import and export processes
- Optimize documentation and processes, and assist management with audit processes and inquiries from CBP, FDA, Census, BIS, FCC, USDA, EPA, DOT, and other regulatory agencies
- Assist in export control classification (ECCN), support licensing determinations, and compliance with Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) and EEI (Electronic Export Information) filings, including those handled by freight forwarders and carriers
- Confirm acceptable customs valuation methods and develop classifications for quality, clinical and R&D samples, components, and finished goods exports, in conjunction with subject matter experts
- Conduct restricted party screening through the screening program and support audit processes for exports
- Restricted party screening includes sanctions compliance using a tool and system pre-developed for you (SAP GTS), clearing false positives and escalating where unclear
- Assist in, gathering and reporting metrics (using Excel, Power BI, or Tableau) to support (trade/import/export) compliance insights and business intelligence
- Train in and lead HTS classifications and ECCN determinations, gaining proficiency in SAP and SAP GTS for managing holds on imported/exported goods and screening blocks
- Maintain compliance records as per company policy and with current laws and regulations
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in business, political science, public governance, law, engineering or a related field
- 5 years of relevant experience in trade compliance or import/export operations
- Advanced knowledge of classifications, export controls, and licensing requirements
- Experience in FDA-regulated industries (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceuticals) preferred
- Proven track record of innovation, enhancing compliance, and implementing process improvements
- Knowledge of SAP GTS and MS Office applications, including data management tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners
Pay Rate: $34.84-$39.55/hour
Salary : $35 - $40
