Trade Compliance Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Trade Compliance Specialist to manage our day-to-day trade compliance operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary daily point of contact for customs brokers and carriers
• Address operational inquiries, resolve entry holds, and ensure smooth import clearance
• Determine, validate, and maintain accurate Harmonized System (HS/HTS) tariff classifications for all incoming products within our compliance database
• Identify, validate, and manage PGA requirements (e.g., FDA, EPA, Lacey, CPSC) to ensure proper regulatory reporting and seamless clearance
• Validate Country of Origin (COO) determinations and ensure proper additions and deductions from duty values (assists, royalties, freight, etc.) are accurately declared on import documentation
• Perform routine audits on broker entry summaries, shipping documentation, and internal trade records to ensure regulatory adherence and operational accuracy
• Provide operational trade oversight for shipments to Canada, international franchise partners, and cross-border supply chain movements

Requirements

• 2+ years of direct experience in import/export trade compliance or customs operations
• Strong expertise in HTS classification methodologies and daily customs broker interaction
• Knowledge of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and entry procedures
• Experience identifying and managing Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements