Trade Compliance Specialist
About the Role
The Trade Compliance Specialist supports the company’s business operations, domestically and internationally, by developing and executing the company’s import/export processes in areas such as classification, valuation, country of origin, and customs broker/third party management. The role provides international trade compliance support to qualify goods for various trade preference programs, admissibility, and analysis of trade-related issues. The specialist will work cross-functionally with Procurement, Transportation, Accounting, and global suppliers to ensure compliance with U.S. and international import/export regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Complete and submit customs documents for sea and air shipments coming from outside the U.S.
- Determine the appropriate HTS, ECCN, and Country of Origin for parts/products.
- Process and ensure timely submission of Importer Security Filings (“ISF”) to U.S. Customs & Border Protection (“CBP”) by customs brokers and freight forwarders.
- Interface with customs brokers, CBP, and Partner Government Agencies (“PGAs”).
- Work with Procurement for timely notification of all inbound international shipments.
- Maintain recordkeeping in accordance with regulatory and internal requirements.
- Review USMCA Certificates of Origin and communicate findings to all parties for compliance.
- Qualify goods for Free Trade Agreements.
- Perform duty and tax payments on imports in the U.S. and Canada when necessary.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of compliance manuals, procedures, and work instructions in accordance with import/export laws, regulations, and administrative practices.
- Assist with the preparation of monthly KPI metric reporting.
- Create and review Standard Operating Procedures (“SOP”) with TMHNA customs brokers.
- Provide support to internal customers on import/export requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 1+ years of experience in international trade compliance (import/export/sanctions).
- Knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations (import).
- Knowledge of U.S. export regulations.
- Demonstrated experience classifying merchandise using the HTS/Schedule B classification.
- Experience calculating the customs value of goods for import and export.
- Experience making country of origin determinations.
- Knowledgeable with Free Trade Agreements.
- Certified Customs Specialist (“CCS”).
- Capable of working independently and being a self-starter.
- Ability to effectively interact with a diverse group of individuals to address complex issues.
- Strong ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining the highest level of integrity.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, detail-oriented, flexible, impeccable integrity, and good judgment.
Qualifications
- Licensed Customs Broker (preferred).
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or International Studies (preferred).
- Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain experience (preferred).
- Experience with trade compliance software (preferred).
- Working knowledge of AS400, Microsoft Office, and SharePoint (preferred).
- Familiarity with SAP or equivalent ERP systems (preferred).
Schedule
Hybrid schedule—collaborate in person at our Greene or East Syracuse, NY offices and work remotely two days per week after a successful training period.
Pay
Salary range: $73,840 - $106,845 per year. Compensation depends on the selected candidate’s education and experience. This role may be eligible for relocation assistance.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Generous Paid Time Off and 13 paid holidays.
- Affordable medical plans and no-cost dental and vision options.
- 100% 401(k) match up to 6%.
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
- Tuition Assistance Program.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance.
- Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) reward programs.
- Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development.