Sr. Trade Compliance Analyst
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Not listed
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Legal
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 5+ years of expertise in classifying ECCNs for semiconductors or tech-related products.
- Comprehensive expertise in deciphering the nuances of EAR and ITAR regulations.
- Experience with tariff mitigation strategies and duty drawback programs.
- Verified capability to detect and curtail potential compliance risks.
- Background in performing audits related to export activities.
- Fundamental understanding of import processes, including HTS, origin determination, duty recovery, and supply chain security programs.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Trade, Supply Chain, or related field; or, in lieu of a degree, Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer (CUSECO) or U.S. Customs Broker License.
- Must be a U.S. person as defined under 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 and 15 C.F.R. § 772.1, due to access to export-controlled technology.
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities, to articulate intricate data findings to diverse stakeholders.
- Skilled in both collaborative and autonomous project advancement, propelling significant initiatives with minimal oversight.
- Successful track record in mastering new business software, database administration, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
- High-level proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and data analytics.
- Effective collaborations with cross-functional teams.
- Strategic thinker with exceptional skills in analyzing and resolving complex issues.
- Self-starter with a strong aptitude for project coordination and oversight.
- Solid proficiency in scrutinizing data, solving problems, and resolving critical matters.
Nice to have
- Both a bachelor’s degree and one of the credentials listed above (CUSECO or Customs Broker License).
- Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or other trade compliance certifications.
- Shows commitment to ongoing professional development, such as BIS, SIA, NCBFAA, or similar industry training, and the ability to keep pace with fast-changing export control, sanctions, and tariff rule
Full description
At Penguin Solutions (Nasdaq: PENG) – The AI Factory Platform Company – we’re building a team of innovators who thrive on collaboration, creativity, and the opportunity to help shape the future of AI. As part of the AI technology revolution, our teams design, build, deploy, and manage AI factories for enterprises, sovereign AI initiatives, and neocloud providers worldwide.
Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Penguin Solutions operates globally through a network of R&D, manufacturing, and sales locations. For nearly three decades, we have operated at the intersection of memory and AI/HPC infrastructure. That engineering expertise positions us to power the next generation of AI workloads, from training to inference and agentic AI at scale.
Penguin Solutions brings together differentiated infrastructure software, advanced memory, compute systems, end-to-end services, and industry-leading partner solutions in a full-stack AI factory platform designed to help customers deploy and scale AI workloads with speed and precision.
At Penguin Solutions, we value ideas over hierarchy and believe in servant leadership, where leaders enable teams to do their best work. We empower employees to take ownership, drive innovation, and grow through challenging work, continuous learning, and exposure to advanced AI tools and technologies. With flexibility where it matters and a strong focus on outcomes, Penguin Solutions is a place to do your best work, grow your career, and make a meaningful impact.
Job Overview
We are seeking a driven Senior Trade Compliance Analyst to become part of our global trade compliance team, within the legal department. This role reports directly to the Director of Global Trade & Federal Contract Compliance, with a primary emphasis on classifying products, software, and technology. The Senior Trade Compliance Analyst will support and enhance import/export compliance by analyzing trade data, interpreting U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and working closely with leaders and teams across various business units.
Responsibilities
- Determine and assign the appropriate Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) for our range of hardware, software, and technology offerings.
- Gather necessary data and conduct assessments for export license applications, Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS) submissions, and license exceptions.
- Provide support for comprehensive analyses of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
- Analyze and monitor tariff classifications, duty rates, and trade remedy measures affecting company products and supply chain.
- Assist the Director and other stakeholders in developing strategies to mitigate tariff impacts through duty drawback, free trade agreements, and other duty minimization programs.