Global Trade Compliance Specialist

The Global Trade Compliance Specialist is a direct report position to the Senior Global Trade Compliance Manager and provides expert insight concerning the requirements and obligations of Spirent Global Trade activities in the EU, specifically France.

This position contributes (50%) to export compliance and (50%) to import compliance for Spirent France office.

Why Spirent. Because together we can shape tomorrow

Spirent offers unique career opportunities where you can set your innovative spirit free. Our customers look to us to provide services and products that are at the forefront of the telecom industry. We are large enough to provide a wide-range of opportunities, but small enough for you to make an impact.

**Responsibilities**:
**Priority Responsibilities**:
Analyze and oversee the importing and exporting of products for our Global business.

Classification according to country specific Customs regulations and trade requirements.

Document on-line processes and procedures for Import/Export Compliance Manual.

Review and approve pre-and post import/export transactions to ensure accuracy and consistency of the data in accordance with accepted and established standards.

**Other Daily Responsibilities**:
Understanding of the Common European Customs Tariff (CCT)Record retention

Maintain alignment between Global Trade Compliance department and other Spirent departments and locations worldwide.

Manage communication with service providers (i.e. Freight Forwarders, Carriers and Customs Brokers etc.)

Ensure Spirent imports and exports satisfy Customs regulations and rules.

Job Requirements

Skills and Abilities

Technically minded in product classification

Carnet processing
- Temporary Importing

Demonstration of strong verbal and written communication skills to produce accurate, professional and error-free documents.

Excellent interpersonal and command written/verbal English communication skills

**Skills That Are a Plus**:
Classification of products/parts for import and export

Experience with interacting with French Customs agencies

BTI (Binding Tariff Information)

Sales Force experience

Encryption Products
- Regulatory Issues in EU

Experience working with International Subsidiaries

Telecommunications/Electronics industry background

Strong capability to prioritize tasks and take on additional responsibilities

Working knowledge of ANSSI

Education and Experience

Five years of work experience in a dynamic Global Trade environment with a strong emphasis on import and export compliance.

Practical experience with European Customs laws and regulations as well as France National government regulations.

BA Degree and/or equivalent work experience preferred.

Knowledge of the United States Export Administration Regulations

Experience with the TARIC database

Self-motivated, reliable, and ability to work independently and in a team.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Strong knowledge of PC based systems, Microsoft Word, PPT and Excel.

Excellent attention to details and proficient recordkeeping and database maintenance skills.

Requirement

Presents a neutral and ethical disposition

Maintains confidentiality in communication and information

Passionate about Compliance

Spirent is looking for a qualified person to participate in taking the Compliance program in France to the next level of excellence. The Global Trade Compliance team headquarters are in Calabasas, California USA. Our worldwide team is passionate about Global Trade Compliance. We are supportive and work in synergy to accomplish Global Trade tasks.