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As part of the AI technology revolution, our teams design, build, deploy, and manage AI factories for enterprises, sovereign AI initiatives, and neocloud providers worldwide.\nHeadquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Penguin Solutions operates globally through a network of R&D, manufacturing, and sales locations. For nearly three decades, we have operated at the intersection of memory and AI/HPC infrastructure. That engineering expertise positions us to power the next generation of AI workloads, from training to inference and agentic AI at scale.\nPenguin Solutions brings together differentiated infrastructure software, advanced memory, compute systems, end-to-end services, and industry-leading partner solutions in a full-stack AI factory platform designed to help customers deploy and scale AI workloads with speed and precision.\nAt Penguin Solutions, we value ideas over hierarchy and believe in servant leadership, where leaders enable teams to do their best work. 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The Senior Trade Compliance Analyst will support and enhance import/export compliance by analyzing trade data, interpreting U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and working closely with leaders and teams across various business units.\nResponsibilities\nDetermine and assign the appropriate Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) for our range of hardware, software, and technology offerings.\nGather necessary data and conduct assessments for export license applications, Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS) submissions, and license exceptions.\nProvide support for comprehensive analyses of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).\nAnalyze and monitor tariff classifications, duty rates, and trade remedy measures affecting company products and supply chain.\nAssist the Director and other stakeholders in developing strategies to mitigate tariff impacts through duty drawback, free trade agreements, and other duty minimization programs.\nStay up-to-date on regulations and help analyze their potential effects on our various business sectors.\nServe as the primary liaison for internal stakeholders regarding queries and issues related to import/export compliance.\nOversee the routine operations of trade compliance due diligence screening processes.\nDevelop and sustain metrics for monitoring and reporting on export compliance risks.\nCollaborate with departments such as sales, supply chain, engineering, and others to comply with global export regulations.\nContribute to the development and implementation of remedial measures for trade compliance infractions.\nQualifications\n5+ years of expertise in classifying ECCNs for semiconductors or tech-related products.\nComprehensive expertise in deciphering the nuances of EAR and ITAR regulations.\nExperience with tariff mitigation strategies and duty drawback programs.\nVerified capability to detect and curtail potential compliance risks.\nBackground in performing audits related to export activities.\nFundamental understanding of import processes, including HTS, origin determination, duty recovery, and supply chain security programs.\nBachelor’s degree in Business, International Trade, Supply Chain, or related field; or, in lieu of a degree, Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer (CUSECO) or U.S. Customs Broker License.\nMust be a U.S. person as defined under 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 and 15 C.F.R. § 772.1, due to access to export-controlled technology.\nStrong verbal and written communication abilities, to articulate intricate data findings to diverse stakeholders.\nSkilled in both collaborative and autonomous project advancement, propelling significant initiatives with minimal oversight.\nSuccessful track record in mastering new business software, database administration, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.\nHigh-level proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and data analytics.\nEffective collaborations with cross-functional teams.\nStrategic thinker with exceptional skills in analyzing and resolving complex issues.\nSelf-starter with a strong aptitude for project coordination and oversight.\nSolid proficiency in scrutinizing data, solving problems, and resolving critical matters.\nPreferred Qualifications\nBoth a bachelor’s degree and one of the credentials listed above (CUSECO or Customs Broker License).\nCertified Customs Specialist (CCS) or other trade compliance certifications.\nShows commitment to ongoing professional development, such as BIS, SIA, NCBFAA, or similar industry training, and the ability to keep pace with fast-changing export control, sanctions, and tariff rules.\nLocation\nThis role is ideally a hybrid position based in Durham, North Carolina. 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