International Trade & Logistics Consultant - Contract

Responsibilities

• Advises leadership and operations teams on U.S., Mexico, and Canada import/export regulations, ensuring compliance with customs, trade, and export control requirements
• Reviews and optimizes product classification methodologies, including HTS codes, country-of-origin determinations, and USMCA preferential trade treatment opportunities
• Supports development and maintenance of import/export compliance procedures, documentation, customs valuation, recordkeeping, broker management, and audit readiness
• Maintains awareness of changes in trade regulations, tariffs, duties, and customs requirements affecting cross-border operations
• Assesses and improves current logistics processes supporting shipments from the United States into Mexico and Canada, including transportation, customs clearance, and delivery performance
• Evaluates and manages relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, and third-party logistics providers
• Identifies opportunities to reduce freight costs, transit times, customs delays, and administrative burden
• Establishes KPI reporting and performance management processes for logistics operations
• Leads logistics and trade-related improvement initiatives from assessment through implementation, including SOPs, process documentation, and training materials
• Cross-coordinates cross-functional initiatives involving Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, and Customer Success teams
• Advise leadership on international expansion considerations, distribution models, inventory positioning, and cross-border fulfillment strategies
• Assists in evaluating technology solutions, trade management systems, and logistics platforms

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in international trade, customs compliance, logistics, or supply chain management
• Significant experience managing U.S. exports to Mexico and Canada with deep knowledge of USMCA, customs regulations, and cross-border trade requirements
• Experience working with hardware, industrial equipment, technology products, or similar physical goods
• Demonstrated success supporting both early-stage/high-growth companies and more mature supply chain organizations
• Strong working knowledge of freight forwarding, customs brokerage, transportation management, and international logistics operations
• Able to translate complex trade requirements into practical, scalable business processes
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB), Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), Certified Export Specialist (CES), or equivalent trade certification is a plus
• Experience with Mexico IMMEX programs, maquiladora operations, or bonded logistics environments is a plus
• Familiarity with ERP, TMS, and global trade management systems is a plus
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including stock options
• Flexible work schedule
• Comprehensive benefits including retirement plan match
• Opportunity to make a real impact every day
• Work with a dynamic and growing team
• Unlimited PTO