The Trade Compliance Specialist supports the organization's global trade compliance program by ensuring import and export transactions are executed in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. This role focuses on the operational administration and documentation of import and export activities, including the creation and maintenance of accurate, complete, and auditable trade records. The position works closely with logistics, procurement, sales, finance, and customs brokers to ensure shipments move efficiently while maintaining strict compliance with U.S., Canada and various other international trade regulations. The Trade Compliance Specialist plays a key role in building defensible import and export records that support regulatory requirements, internal audits, and government inquiries.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Generate and validate import/export documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness
Verify classifications, country of origin, authorization requirements, and declared values
Coordinate with customs brokers and freight forwarders to ensure accurate and timely customs filings and export declarations
Review entry summaries and supporting documentation for compliance with import regulations
Prepare or review export filings (e.g., AES / Electronic Export Information submissions)
Ensure shipping documentation aligns with regulatory requirements and customer commitments
Build and maintain complete, accurate, and organized import and export records in accordance with regulatory recordkeeping requirements
Respond to customer requests for trade compliance related information
Support resolution of government inquiries, post-entry corrections, and broker communications
Support internal and external compliance audits by providing complete trade documentation
Perform and maintain restricted party screening results
Work with internal teams to ensure trade compliance requirements are integrated into operational workflows
Identify documentation gaps or compliance risks and support corrective actions
Collaborate with the various teams to progress the development and improvement of import and export procedures and documentation standards
Support training and guidance related to import/export documentation requirements
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Logistics, related field, or equivalent experience.
2+ years of experience in import/export operations or trade compliance.
Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) certification is a plus.
Experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and/or international logistics providers.
Experience in administering import/export compliance programs, or various elements thereof, a plus.
Qualifications, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of and experience in US import/export regulations, filing procedures, US Customs and Dept of Commerce and State, and trade documentation.
High standard of professionalism and ethics.
Preferred style of teamwork, collaboration, and humility.
Ability to lead through influence and make solid business-based decisions.
Applicable conflict resolution skills.
Ability to prioritize quickly, pivot rapidly to implement solutions, and coordinate across multiple requirements to meet timely deadlines.
Strong analytical skills to support solid business and customer focused decision making.
Ability to solve problems quickly, creatively, and efficiently.
Possess a high level of attention to detail with strong organizational and follow-up skills.
Ability to work effectively within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced changing environment.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and with written communications.
Proficiency with MS Office products, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and logistics software & systems.
Travel estimated up to 10%.
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