Strategic Trade Program Specialist

About the role

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, operating over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide and serving more than 10,000 customers in over 100 countries. The Strategic Trade Program Specialist manages trade compliance programs that reduce duty costs, support revenue growth, and enhance supply chain competitiveness. This role leads initiatives including duty drawback, Build America Buy America (BABA), post‑entry duty recovery programs, HTS classification optimization, trade agreement utilization, and CTPAT, working cross‑functionally with internal stakeholders, customs brokers, and government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Administer and expand EnerSys's Duty Drawback Program, coordinating drawback filings and identifying new recovery opportunities.
• Administer the Build America, Buy America (BABA) compliance program and support product qualification efforts that enable customer sales opportunities.
• Execute post‑entry customs recovery initiatives, including the Civil Aviation Duty Exemption program and other duty savings opportunities.
• Identify and implement duty reduction strategies through HTS classification reviews, country‑of‑origin analysis, and trade agreement utilization.
• Analyze trade, duty, and shipment data to identify cost‑saving opportunities, compliance risks, and process improvements.
• Monitor trade regulatory developments and communicate business impacts and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Support administration of EnerSys's CTPAT program and related supply‑chain security initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal business partners and external service providers to achieve compliance and cost‑savings objectives.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
• 3–5 years of trade compliance experience.
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) – not required but a plus.
• Certified Customs Specialist or equivalent certification.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication skills; able to routinely engage with executive stakeholders.
• Effective problem‑solving abilities.
• Attention to detail.

Travel

10–20% travel required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Knowledge of import/export regulations, customs requirements, tariff classification, and country‑of‑origin rules.
• Effective partnership with Legal, Logistics, Operations, Procurement, Finance, and external advisors to drive compliance objectives and influence decision‑making without direct authority.
• Ability to communicate complex trade‑compliance risks, regulatory developments, and strategic recommendations clearly and concisely to executive leadership.