Export Compliance Specialist at Würth Industry USA

The Export Compliance Specialist supports the company’s global trade activities by ensuring all exports comply with U.S. and international export control laws and regulations. This role is responsible for daily operational compliance activities — including export classification, documentation, screening, licensing, and recordkeeping — and for promoting a culture of compliance across the organization through training, monitoring, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

This role is Hybrid, based out of Greenwood, IN.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Operations

• Classify products and technologies under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and, where applicable, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Determine licensing requirements and coordinate export license applications, exceptions, and exemptions.
• Conduct and document restricted/denied party screenings and embargo checks for all export transactions.
• Review and approve export documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, end-use statements, and shipping documentation).
• Support export filings in AES (Automated Export System) and verify that data aligns with regulations and internal standards.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, brokers, and logistics teams to ensure accurate export filings and timely shipments.
  
  

Governance & Risk Management

• Maintain internal export control procedures and ensure alignment with corporate compliance policies.
• Support internal audits, risk assessments, and corrective action plans related to export operations.
• Monitor and communicate regulatory changes impacting export activities (e.g., BIS, DDTC, OFAC).
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with 15 CFR
• 762 recordkeeping requirements.
  
  

Training & Continuous Improvement

• Provide export compliance guidance and training to employees involved in international trade, sales, and logistics.
• Support continuous improvement of export workflows, automation tools, and documentation processes.
• Partner with procurement, sales, and engineering teams to ensure accurate classification and compliance at the product design and quoting stages.
• Continuously improve productivity and efficiency of processes throughout the enterprise.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Law, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 2–5 years in export compliance, trade compliance, or global logistics.
• Knowledge of U.S. export control laws (EAR, ITAR, OFAC, FTR), export documentation and AES filings, product classification (ECCN/USML/HTS) and denied party screening systems and license application processes.
• CUSECO (Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer) or similar credential preferred.
• Familiarity with other trade programs such as import compliance, sanctions, or CBAM.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• High standard of professionalism and ethics.
• Ability to lead through influence and make solid business-based decisions.
• Applicable conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to prioritize quickly, pivot rapidly to implement solutions, and coordinate across multiple requirements to meet timely deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills to support solid business and customer focused decision making.
• Ability to solve problems quickly, creatively, and efficiently.
• Possess a high level of attention to detail with strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and with written communications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Travel estimated up to 10%.
  
  

The Würth Difference:

• Proactive supply chain solutions customized to your business, your industry
• Industrial products and services delivered with prompt, personal attention
• Inventory management solutions that keep your production line moving smoothly
• Complete program support from initial design, to implementation, training, to ongoing analysis
  
  

Why Würth:

• Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service
• Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service
• Health benefits and programs - medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
• Additional benefits 401(k), short term disability, long term disability
• Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service
• 10 paid holidays
  
  

EEOC STATEMENT:

The Wurth Industry North America group of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Wurth will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws.