Trade Compliance Analyst I

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You'll be part of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Summary:
The Trade Compliance Analyst I supports import and export activities and procedures that ensure compliance with local and international laws and regulatory regimes as applicable to the movement of goods internationally.

Responsibilities:
IMPORT ACTIVITIES
*Manage/coordinate daily import and compliance activity.
*Review/audit of Customs import entry submissions with request for any corrections with Benchmark's brokers.
*Request and follow through on any post summary corrections of entries.
*Provide clearance instructions to brokers.
*Classify commodities for an HTS classification.
*Support HTS classification through knowledge and understanding of all GRI's, Explanatory Notes, Chapter and Section Notes t.
*Monitor ACE reports for import entries and reconciling information.
*Understanding of country of origin rules and ability to issue Certificates of Origin when applicable.
*File all ISF information when required.
*Participate in Corporate quarterly audits of Customs entries.
*Understanding of other government agency requirements upon importation (FDA, FCC, TSCA, CVD/ADD).
*Knowledge and ability to apply rules of Origin for Free Trade Agreements.
*Provide quarterly report of duties paid and duties avoided to management.
*Work with supply chain to resolve import matters.
*Retain all import documentation according to recordkeeping rules and the Import Management and Compliance Program manual.
*Maintain and update ERP system and/or parts database with HTS, Origin and OGA information
*Keep brokers updated with the current part database.
*Participate in Corporate annual Risk Assessments for Import Program.
*Participate in site import disclosures with Corporate Trade Compliance team.
*Other compliance duties as assigned.

EXPORT ACTIVITIES
*Maintain and update classification information (ECCN, USML and licensing) in local part database and/or ERP system.
*Knowledge of export license exceptions and how to apply them on restricted exports
*Maintain the export license exception log when applicable.
*Share updated, current parts database with brokers.
*Basic knowledge of compliance to the EAR,ITAR and FTR.
*Ability to identify a denied party using Benchmark's software and escalation process, if applicable.
*Monitor AES reports for export shipments and reconcile information.
*Escalate export incidents to management, when applicable.
*Work with Corporate Trade Compliance Management on any potential export matters.
*Manage and coordinate daily export activity with shipping ensuring compliance to shipping procedures.
*Review and/or maintain site export documentation according to recordkeeping procedures and the Export Management Compliance Program manual.
*Participate in Corporate quarterly export audits.
*Perform denied parties checks on business partners.
*Conduct export classification (ECCN/USML) of documentation and/or products.
*Participate in Corporate annual Risk Assessments for Export Program.
*Participate in site export disclosures with Corporate Trade Compliance team.
*Other compliance duties as assigned.

Other information:
Education / Experience
*Bachelor's degree and/or 3 or more years of export /import experience preferred

Skills
*Strong leadership skills and effective oral and written communication skills
*Ability to support a 24/7 global business operation as required
*Effective negotiation and problem solving skills
*Demonstrate teamwork and the ability to operate on diverse project teams with minimal direction
*Demonstrate confidentiality and the ability to represent the company in a professional manner
*Ability to work in an ever-changing, dynamic, fast-paced environment
*Effective analytical, planning and organizational skills
*Effective interpersonal skills with co-workers and customers
*Intermediate computer knowledge, including word processing and spreadsheet programs
*Knowledge/Familiarity with "maquiladora/IMMEX" operations a plus
*Knowledge or experience working in an ERP system a plus

Abilities
*Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 5 pounds 5% or less of the workday
*Must be able stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 5% or less of the workday
*Must be able to talk, see, hear, concentrate, think, and reason
*Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday.
*Must be able to use a keyboard and do manual tasks for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday.

Education: Bachelor's degree and/or 3 or more years of export /import experience preferred

Geographical Location: Arizona:Tempe

Physical Location: Tempe, AZ - Headquarters

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: M-F 0800-1630

Full Time

Export Control: This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status)or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.

In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a diverse workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at careers@bench.com.