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グローバルトレードコンプライアンス/ Global Trade Compliance

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An international material science company is looking for a Global Trade Compliance professional. The selected candidate will manage Japan trade compliance operations, including import and export activities, customs clearance, HS classification, export controls, regulatory compliance, and global process improvement. This is a hybrid setup role.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage import and export customs clearance operations and provide instructions to customs brokers
  • Respond to internal stakeholder enquiries regarding import and export requirements and business processes
  • Classify products and assign HS codes, consulting customs authorities when necessary
  • Perform origin determination activities under EPA and FTA requirements and issue Certificates of Origin
  • Conduct security export control in accordance with Japan’s Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and applicable regulations in other countries
  • Perform export control classification and transaction screening and maintain related data in trade compliance systems
  • Manage import and export transaction ledgers, evidence, and documentation
  • Respond to customs post-entry audits and external audits
  • Assess regulatory changes and support the establishment of appropriate internal control processes
  • Manage import and export compliance issues and drive corrective actions
  • Collaborate with overseas sites across APAC, the U.S., Europe, and China to identify and implement global process improvements

Requirements:

  • More than 5 years of trade compliance experience at a business company
  • More than 5 years of HS code classification experience at a business company
  • Hands-on experience with HS code classification
  • Experience proactively leading and managing overall control and management activities and/or projects
  • Possess a valid STC Associate certification
  • Native level Japanese; business level English

Preferred requirements:

  • Knowledge of or practical experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP TM, and SAP GTS
  • Possess a valid STC Associate Advanced certification
  • Possess a valid Licensed Customs Specialist / Customs Broker qualification

About the Company:

A global materials science company known for innovative products and technologies across healthcare, aerospace, electronics and other demanding industries. Employees benefit from career growth, professional development and opportunities within a collaborative and innovation-driven workplace.

Keywords:

貿易コンプライアンス, 輸出入管理, 通関, HSコード, 輸出管理, 安全保障貿易管理, 原産地判定, 税関対応, 貿易管理, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 01J0FH

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Operations

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥8,000,000 - ¥12,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 01J0FH-DDC01FE4

Date posted: 28 August 2026

Consultant: April Shen