Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Job Description
Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Trade Compliance Manager to join our organization. This role is responsible for ensuring the company’s compliance with all applicable export control laws and Customs regulations related to international trade. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of trade compliance and export control requirements, along with excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze the impact of regulatory changes together with team leader on business operations and contribute to the implementation of Export Control regulations
- Ensure alignment with applicable compliance frameworks (e.g., U.S. EAR, EU Dual-Use Regulation, China Export Control regulations)
- Provide advisory support regarding Export Control compliance strategies and risk mitigation on daily operations and support escalations to GTC/DTC as needed
- Support China GTC teams in preparing and submitting BIS/BAFA export control license applications and track application status with factory GTC team
- Work with the GTC team to initiate and deploy activities, and collaborate with supply chain, logistics, regulatory, procurement, sales, finance, legal and other business teams on cross-function projects
- Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify potential issues on export control and China dual-use items import and export ( e.g. dealer stock audit, internal audit… )
- Support team leader in developing risk mitigation strategies; plan and execute internal assessments, including post-entry audits of import/export entries, follow-up actions, trend analysis, and proactive improvement programs across China sites
- Develop strategy for applying/maintaining AEO certificates to support business
- Participate in investigations, audits, or disclosures regarding the company's import and, export activities in China. Support Customs audit defense and strategy development
- Deliver training programs on export controls and Customs compliance
- Partner with the team leader to drive the adoption and rollout of Thermo Fisher’s AI and digital initiatives, enhancing trade compliance controls, streamlining operational workflows, and improving efficiency and quality
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in international trade, logistic management or a related field. A master’s degree is plus.
- 8+ years of experience in compliance management within a multi-national company, with proven experience managing compliance activities
- In-depth knowledge of global trade regulations, including US/EU export control, sanctions regimes and Customs Knowledge
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ambition to learn and use PPI to improve processes
- Promote the application of AI programs in business operations to drive the intelligent transformation of work models and comprehensively enhance quality standards
- Familiar with AEO certification, HTS Code Classification and Customs audit etc.
- Excellent communication skills in Mandarin and English
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-border, cross-functional teams