Senior Trade Compliance Analyst (m/f/d)

Senior Trade Compliance Analyst (m/f/d) Job Description Brooks is seeking a highly experienced Senior Trade Compliance Analyst (m/f/d) based onsite in our Steisslingen or Tagerwilen office, to serve as the regional trade compliance expert for European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK), and Switzerland (CH). This role is responsible for managing import and export compliance operations, customs classification, licensing, denied party screening, sanctions compliance, customs broker management, and trade system administration across the region. The Senior Trade Compliance Analyst will act as the primary point of contact for EU/UK trade compliance matters, partnering closely with internal stakeholders, and external customs brokers and customs authorities. This position requires strong knowledge of EU customs regulations, BAFA export controls, Switzerland trade requirements, Intrastat reporting, sanctions programs, trade automation systems and fluency in German and English. What you will do. Serve as the primary Trade Compliance point of contact for all EU, UK, and Switzerland import and export compliance activities. Ensure compliance with EU, UK, Swiss, German, and applicable international trade regulations. Provide trade compliance guidance to internal stakeholders and support operational teams in resolving customs, import/export, and regulatory issues while minimizing business disruption. Maintain strong relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders, government authorities, and internal and external partners. Support customs audits, inquiries, and regulatory reviews conducted by customs authorities. Monitor and interpret regulatory changes impacting EU, UK, and Switzerland trade operations and implement necessary compliance controls. Develop and maintain trade compliance procedures, work instructions, and internal controls. Determine and maintain Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS/TARIC/Swiss Customs Tariff) and Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) classifications for products, components, spare parts, machinery, and materials within the Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment (SME) industry, utilizing Agile Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), engineering specifications, technical documentation, and applicable regulatory resources to ensure classification accuracy and compliance. Research customs rulings and regulatory guidance to support classification decisions. Resolve Oracle OTM/GTM trade compliance holds related to HTS/TARIC/CH classifications, ECCNs, country of origin, customs valuation information, end-user records, and licensing data. Manage and maintain all EU, UK, German, and Swiss export licenses and authorizations, including license applications, renewals, reporting obligations, utilization monitoring, and recordkeeping to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance. Serve as the subject matter expert for BAFA export control requirements and systems, administering BAFA portal activities and supporting licensing…