Trade Compliance & Logistics Specialist at Graphcore in Bristol, UK

Job description

• We are looking for a Trade Compliance and Logistics Specialist to join our Supply Chain team in Bristol. Reporting to the Trade Compliance Manager, you will support the day-to-day delivery of Graphcore’s trade compliance activities, helping ensure we meet export control requirements while enabling the smooth movement of goods and technology across our global operations.
• This is a great opportunity for someone with trade compliance experience, ideally in a high-tech environment, who enjoys working with detail, solving problems and partnering with teams across the business.

Responsibilities

• Assist with export licensing determinations and help ensure Graphcore remains compliant with relevant export control regulations.
• Apply for export licences where required, or determine whether appropriate licence exemptions can be used.
• Respond to internal queries relating to technology transfers, including deemed exports.
• Run compliance checks on suppliers, customers and other relevant parties.
• Ensure export-related records are accurate, complete and maintained in line with regulatory requirements.
• Provide cover for the Senior Logistics Coordinator, including arranging shipments from the UK.
• Support the wider Supply Chain and Operations teams with practical, timely trade compliance guidance.

Requirements

• You will bring a strong understanding of trade compliance and international shipping, along with the confidence to interpret requirements and make informed recommendations.
• Previous experience in Trade Compliance, preferably within the high-tech industry.
• Experience working with US EAR regulations.
• Experience arranging or supporting international shipments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex systems and make sound decisions.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• A detail-focused and organised approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confidence working with internal stakeholders and responding to queries clearly and pragmatically.

Skills

Required

• Trade compliance
• International shipping
• US EAR regulations
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Communication and reporting skills
• Detail-focused and organised approach
• Stakeholder management

Benefits

• This is an opportunity to contribute to a business working at the forefront of AI technology, in a role that directly supports our ability to operate globally and responsibly.
• You will join a collaborative, international team where your expertise will help protect the business, support our customers and enable the movement of critical technology across borders.
• If you are looking for a role where trade compliance, logistics and high-tech innovation come together, we would love to hear from you.