International Trade Compliance Specialist

About the role

The Trade Compliance Specialist will execute and maintain the import and export trade compliance program at Ball Horticultural Company, with a high emphasis on live, perishable shipments from international production facilities to North America for multimodal delivery.

Responsibilities

• Ensure company compliance with domestic and foreign import and export requirements to maintain the ability to import products into the USA while adhering to laws.
• Monitor weekly movement of live perishables from offshore facilities and provide expert assistance to airport partners/vendors during customs and USDA/APHIS inspections to prevent shipment delays.
• Oversee and guide operations teams on day-to-day compliance matters, including documentation, shipment holds, HTS classification, custom broker management, and export compliance.
• Ensure legal compliance with trade laws, including securing appropriate licensing and import permits for live perishables to the USA and Canada.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on U.S. and international import/export requirements to resolve issues and improve internal team self-sufficiency.
• Review, respond to, and escalate government inquiries related to trade compliance.
• Collaborate with global team members on compliance reviews for new product offerings and market introductions.
• Interface with government agencies on new preferential trade programs and facility certifications.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of import/export administration experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. import and export control laws and regulations.
• Customs Broker License is a plus.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to interact with cross-functional teams (USDA/APHIS, import agents, customers, sales, internal stakeholders) to resolve importation issues.
• Familiarity with USDA/APHIS processes for importing live perishables is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to set and accomplish strategic goals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 5% of the time.
• Ability to sit/stand 100% of the time.
• Ability to use fingers/hands 100% of the time.
• Work in an office setting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401k/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan.
• Paid time off, including vacation and holidays.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program and Positive Health programs.
• Onsite subsidized café overlooking display gardens and restored natural areas.

Pay

Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000