Trade Compliance Specialist

Role Overview

• Provide daily operational and compliance support for import and export processes of traded goods within a specific country or region
• Administer free-trade agreement programs, including regular reviews of entry documentation and maintenance of tariff codes and country-of-origin (COO) data
• Maintain internal controls and procedures to ensure compliance with trade regulations and minimize the risk of penalties or fines
• Maintain organized and accurate trade records, update internal databases, and ensure activities align with established corporate policies, departmental procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for general trade compliance and customs relations, including tariffs and VAT, training and educating cross-functional stakeholders throughout the organization
• Interpret and apply trade regulations from various global agencies such as U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and World Trade Organization (WTO)
• Assist with trade compliance projects relating to cost-avoidance programmes, duty drawback, free-trade agreements, and preferential origin
• Complete or assist in applications of supporting documentation for export, import, shipping, and receiving processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with trade laws and country regulations
• Stay updated on changes in international trade laws and regulations and communicate relevant updates to the appropriate stakeholders within the organization
• Liaise with customs officials to facilitate the clearance of shipments, including handling of import/export documentation and potential issue resolution during the clearance process
• Provide regular updates and reporting on key data and metrics to functional leadership; alert management to discrepancies and trends
• Perform other duties as required, or assigned by management, to meet business needs
• Adhere to company Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) policy

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Customs, International Trade, Logistics, or related field—or an equivalent combination of applicable education and relevant work experience
• Proven experience, ideally 3 or more years, in regulatory trade compliance, U.S. import/export operations, and customs brokerage
• Proven track record of achieving refunds through documented trade compliance tools
• Prior experience organising and analysing product and customer sales data through an ERP system
• Demonstrated knowledge of export control and international trade concepts
• Demonstrated ability to identify and describe parts, machines, and components in detail to completely and accurately support classification determinations in accordance with applicable regulations
• Strong knowledge of export administration, customs valuation, product classifications, country-of-origin requirements, and tariff codes
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to communicate to external partners and all levels of an organization
• Proven knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including advanced knowledge of Excel

Tech Stack

• ERP

Benefits

• Employees can work remotely