About the Role

We are seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to join the APAC Trade Compliance team, with a primary focus on trade compliance in Japan. In this position, you will support day-to-day import and export operations, strengthen trade compliance governance, and participate in various projects while collaborating with colleagues at overseas sites, including the U.S., Europe, and China.

Responsibilities

• Manage import and export customs clearance operations and provide clear and appropriate instructions to customs brokers.
• Respond to inquiries from internal stakeholders regarding import/export requirements and business processes.
• Classify products and assign HS codes, including consultation with customs authorities as necessary.
• Arrange export shipments outside the system based on manual instructions.
• Perform origin determination activities under Economic Partnership Agreements and Free Trade Agreements (EPA/FTA).
• Issue Certificates of Origin and manage related documentation.
• Conduct security export control in compliance with Japan’s Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and applicable regulations in other countries.
• Perform export control classification and transaction screening.
• Enter and maintain required data in trade compliance systems, including HS codes and export control classification results.
• Respond to customs post-entry audits and external audits.
• Record import/export transaction ledgers and manage related evidence and documentation.
• Assess the impact of regulatory changes and support the establishment of appropriate internal control processes.
• Manage import/export compliance issues and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with overseas sites to identify, drive, and execute process improvements from a global perspective.
• Provide work instructions, supervision, and training to temporary employees and outsourced service providers.
• Conduct internal trade compliance training as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Japanese: Native-level proficiency.
• English: Business-level proficiency, with the ability to use English without difficulty in day-to-day work, including email communication and meetings.
• STC Associate certification.
• Hands-on experience with HS code classification.
• Experience proactively leading and managing overall control/management activities and/or projects.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• At least 5 years of trade compliance experience at a business company.
• At least 5 years of HS code classification experience at a business company.

Desired Qualifications

• STC Associate Advanced certification.
• Licensed Customs Specialist / Customs Broker qualification.
• Knowledge of or practical experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP TM, and SAP GTS. Note: The company’s core business system is scheduled to migrate to SAP from November 2026.