Trade Compliance Specialist

Job Summary

The Trade Compliance Specialist is responsible for day-to-day management of import and export shipments. This role offers a salary range of $95,000–$110,000, based on experience and customs brokerage licensure. This is a hybrid position that will offer the flexibility of working from home and on-site at our Lake Zurich facility.

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays
• Extremely affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 5% 401K match
• Tuition reimbursement

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide frontline support for daily customs compliance operations, resolve issues, and ensure on time customs clearance of products.
• Ensure proper classification and origin determination for imported and exported goods, including noncommercial goods.
• Maintain HTS and Schedule B product code databases.
• Conduct audits of import/export records.
• Prepare import/export related documentation as needed.
• Maintain import and export Standard Operating Procedures as needed.
• Maintain department customs compliance data and records, runs monthly report, identifies trends and opportunities for cost savings.
• Manage trade compliance programs, including follow up, process improvements, internal communication, team training, and audit readiness.
• Provide support as required in the areas of duty drawback claims filing.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in customs, trade compliance, or a related field.
• Customs broker license preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Core Trade Compliance: Harmonized Tariff Schedule Classification, Country of Origin and Marking, Valuation, Duty Drawbacks, Special Programs, Audits.
• Familiarity with USMCA and other free trade agreements.
• Solid knowledge of the principles of international trade and transportation logistics.
• Experience with ACE portal reporting and related compliance tools.
• Effective communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Able to balance multiple priorities simultaneously and manage time appropriately.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Enthusiastic, professional, and team-oriented.
• Sound analytical abilities and acute attention to detail required.
• Experience working with Excel and standard Microsoft Office programs.