Global Trade Compliance Specialist

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with U.S. import/export regulations, including EAR, U.S. Customs, OFAC, sanctions, embargoes, and applicable international trade laws
• Serve as the primary point of contact for global trade compliance matters across the organization
• Assign and maintain HTS classifications, ECCN determinations, and country of origin (CoO), collaborating with Engineering, Purchasing, and other stakeholders
• Provide guidance on INCOTERMS, international shipping requirements, and global trade best practices
• Review international shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin
• Cook up with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and internal stakeholders to support compliant and timely shipment execution
• Support customs clearance activities and proactively resolve import/export issues or delays
• Conduct denied party and restricted party screenings in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Support Free Trade Agreement (FTA) programs, including USMCA, and maintain required documentation
• Identify and support duty drawback opportunities and tariff mitigation strategies, including temporary import bonds (TIB)
• Monitor, interpret, and communicate regulatory changes impacting global trade compliance
• Conduct trade compliance risk assessments and support internal investigations related to potential compliance concerns
• Maintain accurate import/export compliance records and support internal and external audits
• Identify and drive process improvement opportunities, including automation and system enhancements
• Develop and maintain procedures, work instructions, and compliance documentation
• Develop, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to trade compliance (e.g., clearance times, audit results, compliance metrics)
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure compliant execution of global trade activities and alignment with operational priorities
• Support the Export Compliance Officer in administering the company’s global trade compliance program, including policy implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of U.S. import/export regulations and international trade compliance requirements
• Familiarity with Free Trade Agreements (USMCA preferred)
• Experience with HTS classification, ECCN determination, and country of origin rules
• Working knowledge of duty drawback and tariff mitigation strategies preferred
• Understanding of INCOTERMS and international shipping documentation requirements
• Experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and global logistics providers
• Experience with data analytics and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong ethical judgment and integrity in compliance-related decision-making
• Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ERP experience (SAP preferred) preferred
• Experience supporting process improvement and automation initiatives preferred