import/export analyst

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

TE Connectivity's Trade Compliance Teams interpret laws, rules, and regulations regarding shipping and prepare applications for import/export control certifications and licenses.

We are building a world-class Global Trade Services (GTS) organization, which includes Operational Service Centers focused on critical trade services. This role is an Analyst in the Trade Jurisdiction & Classification Operational Service Center (OSC), which is responsible for supporting centralized core activities to assess and manage jurisdiction and classification determinations for export and import in all locations where TE operates.

This role will be responsible for executing critical aspects of the Trade Jurisdiction & Classification OSC, delivering timely and accurate determinations of items' jurisdiction and classification for export (including Wassenaar Arrangement, etc.) and import (including Harmonized Tariff System, etc.) to support TE's operations. Key responsibilities related to the Trade Jurisdiction & Classification OSC include but are not limited to assessing and determining the jurisdiction and classification of goods, software, technical information, and services. The role reports to America's execution lead of the Jurisdiction & Classification Operational Service Center (OSC), joining a team of global trade professionals passionate about ensuring the future growth of the business by providing business solutions for compliance with international trade laws and regulations.

The successful candidate will be able to collaborate and thrive in a global environment while maintaining integrity, taking accountability, working together, and championing change.

Responsibilities:

• Assess and make determinations of the jurisdiction and classification of goods, software, technical information, and services for purposes of export and import
• Maintain TE operations and compliance activities by applicable export and import laws and regulations, TE policies, procedures, and controls in collaboration with the GTS Governance Team and other OSC service areas
• Provide a high level of operational services to enable TE to conduct trade compliantly and efficiently while limiting risks
• Maintain Service Level Agreements with GTS Operational Compliance teams, including Segment and BU leads, to ensure sound and consistent business practices and broad company awareness of OSC requirements
• Design and leverage trade data analytics to identify compliance risks, cost-savings opportunities, and other metrics of value and effectiveness
• Contribute to strategic projects focused on enhancing the capabilities of TE's jurisdiction and classification systems and other business systems that utilize jurisdiction and classification data to drive efficiencies and cost savings for the company
• Partner with GTS Governance to monitor trade compliance regulatory and legislative changes, assess the potential impact on the business, and determine the necessary actions and communications with the appropriate stakeholders
• Conduct periodic planning sessions in collaboration with GTS Governance and Operational Compliance teams to align on strategy, results, and opportunities.

What your background should look like:

Can converse, read & write in German and has a good knowledge and understand of German import/export classification regulations including the German custom tariffs.

Success in the role requires strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills, strategic analysis and planning capabilities involving complex situations, highly developed oral and written communication skills, and the ability to coordinate interdisciplinary teams (internal and external) to drive issues and projects to conclusions.

In addition, the successful candidate will have the following qualifications, experience, and skills:

• Bachelor's degree required (engineering, supply chain, law, or related field preferred)
• 4+ years of experience in international trade, focusing primarily on trade compliance and management of trade jurisdiction and classification assessments and determinations
• Preferred: 3+ years of experience in communications, industrial, or transportation industries
• Functional knowledge of export classification including but not limited Wassenaar Arrangement regimes
• Functional knowledge of customs classification, including direct experience classifying products under the Harmonized Tariff System
• Highly developed decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to execute and provide results despite challenges and setbacks.
• Excellent organizational habits and priority management
• Customer-focused with a commitment to quality
• Some travel may be necessary for the fulfillment of responsibilities.

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries. TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:

We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority

• Competitive Salary Package

• Performance-Based Bonus Plans

• Health and Wellness Incentives

• Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events

• Employee Resource Group

Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.