Export Compliance Specialist

• Review export transactions, shipping documentation, and shipment details to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.
• Conduct restricted-party and denied-party screenings and resolve potential compliance concerns.
• Prepare, review, and submit export documentation, including Electronic Export Information (EEI) filings and related regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate shipment destinations, end users, end uses, and commodities to identify potential export compliance risks.
• Monitor and support compliance with applicable export control regulations, sanctions programs, and trade requirements.
• Collaborate with clients, carriers, customs brokers, government agencies, and internal teams to resolve shipment and compliance-related issues.
• Investigate and escalate potential compliance concerns to appropriate leadership when necessary.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation to support compliance activities, audits, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with internal compliance reviews, audits, and process improvement initiatives.
• Support the development and delivery of export compliance training and educational resources.
• Stay informed of regulatory changes and industry developments impacting export compliance and international trade.
• Perform other duties and projects that support Deringer's global trade compliance program.

Education and Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Customs & Trade Compliance, or a related field preferred.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in export compliance, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, international logistics, or a related trade compliance role preferred.
• Experience working with export documentation, government filings, and international shipping processes preferred.
• Knowledge of U.S. export regulations and international trade practices preferred.
• Relevant industry certifications are a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of export compliance regulations, international trade practices, and freight forwarding operations.
• Understanding of export documentation, government filing requirements, and shipment screening processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and evaluate compliance risks.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work across departments and with external partners.
• Ability to interpret regulations and apply them to real-world business transactions.
• Proficiency with business systems, trade compliance tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to confidentiality, integrity, compliance, and exceptional customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to support Deringer's values of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and operational excellence.

*To ensure competitive and equitable compensation, pay may vary based on the candidate’s regional market compensation rates.

All Deringer employees should be fully committed to the Core Values:

Passion, Respect, Integrity, Expertise, Innovative Solutions, Relationships, Support, Determination, Value and a High Level of Accountability

In addition, the following competencies are specific to this position:

Analytical – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; demonstrates ability to multi-task and establish priorities.

Customer Oriented – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; demonstrates ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.

Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things; takes responsibility for own actions; contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Work Standards – Sets high standards and well-defined realistic goals for one’s self; displays a high level of effort and commitment towards completing tasks in a timely manner; demonstrates ability to work independently; meets deadlines and handles large volumes of work.