• Job Description

  Req#: 2499893
  Have you ever wanted to be part of a team who is building industry changing technology? Amazon’s Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
  
  This is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging position, and will work with leaders in multiple technology areas. Have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and be constantly looking for ways to improve your product’s performance, quality and cost. We want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today.
  
  In this role, you will work directly with internal Legal, Logistics, Supply Chain, Tax, Transfer Pricing, Finance and Procurement teams, and a variety of external Company partners. You will also work closely with all of Amazon’s global trade teams.
  
  Key job responsibilities
  • Provide subject matter expertise on end-to-end import and export requirements from proof of concept through prototype development, CM set-up, beta testing, mass production, and post-import audit for new technologies
  • Perform import and export product classification, export licensing and audit import and export transactions
  • Perform research on trade risks and opportunities, and summarize findings and recommendations in analyses for global stakeholders
  • Collaborate with Amazon’s regional trade teams to execute new product and country expansions
  • Effectively lead cross-functional projects, with a focus on efficiency and scalability
  • Define and report on key performance and trade compliance metrics
  • Provide effective trade compliance training and public policy updates to stakeholders
  
  Export Control Requirement
  Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
  
  
  A day in the life
  The Kuiper Global Trade is responsible for international trade strategy and operations including imports and exports for supply chain, manufacturing and sales. The group is part of Kuiper Production Operations.
  
  You will provide the business with critical SME knowledge and analyses on many topics, including import/export classification, valuation, licensing requirements, partner government agency (PGA) implications, cost-savings initiatives, etc., on a global scale. You will provide training, and create and implement scalable processes with business stakeholders.
  
  About the team
  Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.
  At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship
  
  We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
  
  Redmond, WA, USA• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
  • 2+ years of trade compliance experience
  • 2+ years of knowledge of import and export compliance requirements • Aerospace or technology manufacturing industry experience.
  • Experience working in a logistics and global trade compliance environment with multinational corporations.
  • Advanced compliance training, Masters or Law degree is a plus, but is not required
  • Prior trade experience with electronics products manufacturing or in a related industry
  • Experience identifying, creating and driving strategic trade initiatives
  • ERP global trade experience
  
  Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
  
  Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $91,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

• About the company

  Amazon.com, Inc. is an American multinational technology company based in Seattle, Washington, which focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. It is one of the Big Five companies in the U.S. information technology industry, along with Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Facebook. The company has been referred to as "one of the most influential economic and cultural forces in the world", as well as the world's most valuable brand.

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