AWS is at the forefront of providing a broad set of global cloud-based services including compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, deep Machine learning, robotics, and enterprise applications, to help organizations move faster, lower IT costs, and scale. This is a dynamic business within Amazon.com, and one of the world’s fastest growing and evolving companies, with a team of exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. GTPC is responsible for ensuring that the infrastructure equipment necessary to support the AWS services are imported/exported in a compliant manner across the multiple countries where AWS operates and will expand.
Key job responsibilities
• Build and own core trade compliance processes and analytical rhythms to align with subsidiary and key programs’ objectives
• Establish and manage positive business relations with key stakeholders and business teams.
• Manage daily tasks related to providing import/export compliance guidance in APAC markets with key focus on Taiwan to support AWS trade activities, including conducting research, updating status reports, and coordinating team deliverables.
• Assist with technology, hardware, and software trade classification, including: Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), Schedule B, and Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)
• Interface with internal and external functional partners to identify and rectify any information/process gaps
• Develop, document, and maintain operational processes and procedures
• Build communications and training plans to ensure all internal and external partners are aware and aligned to trade compliance processes
• Monitor import/export regulatory or procedural changes that could impact planning for import or related requirements in the APAC region, and clearly communicate those guidelines to stakeholders during the export/import planning process
• Generate and contribute to performance requirements, timelines, and metrics for all related activities
• Proactively identify and drive process improvement initiatives
• Build and maintain a strict adherence to reporting and assessments
Basic qualifications
- 7+ years of direct experience with customs and trade compliance- 5+ years’ direct experience handling imports and/or exports Customs clearance operations and escalations
- 3+ years’ experience leveraging technology to drive process improvements
Preferred qualifications
- Proficiency in Chinese Mandarin Taiwanese language preferred- Prior government/regulatory agency experience a plus
- Regulatory legal or technical experience a plus
- Master’s Degree is a plus, but not required
- Customs Brokerage License a plus, but not required
- Experience using data driven process improvement tools and metrics
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