Senior Trade Compliance Specialist

Job Posting External

Job Duties

• Trade Compliance Administration and Metrics - Develop and create performance metrics for agents, brokers, forwarders, and internal departments. Complete, correct, and ensure accurate HTS and ECCN classifications and recordkeeping. Utilize regulatory knowledge to determine country of origin for Company produced materials and recommend marking for same. Investigate restricted party screening for recommendation to management or legal. Calculate and prepare US Customs reconciliation for submission. Submit electronic filings with US Government entities and CTPAT supply chain security program. Manage qualification process for FTA and programs including Buy American to certify and ensure appropriate and accurate recordkeeping. Author protests for submission to US Customs and Border Protection Agency for relevant import entries. Research product scope, qualification, or inclusion in programs including Antidumping and Countervailing duties, and Partner Government Agency entry filing.
• Internal Audits and Report Results - Conduct internal audits of classifications, origin, trade programs, policies, procedures, CTPAT Security Criteria and transactional documents to identify risks. Compile audit results, provide recommendations, and coordinate corrective action to completion. Ensure questions, concerns, and requests for support/help are addressed and documented. Prepare export license applications. Complete corrections to documents or entries and maintain audit trail. 
• Policies and Procedures - Research laws, regulations, and best practices to support Company’s trade compliance programs. Interface with Company’s international locations and functions to ensure alignment of trade procedures. Assist the development and administration of trade compliance policies, procedures, and periodic management reviews. Develop and facilitate training to address specific functions for current or newly hired employees.
• Leadership and Development - Assist in developing and coaching team members. Provide leadership to Support and Specialist personnel as subject matter expert in department. Monitor educational courses in supply chain security and international trade to ensure Company personnel receive appropriate education and experience. Lead training sessions for Trade department and service providers.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5-7 years related experience
• Bachelor’s degree (Business or Supply Chain)
  • Non-degree (12+ years of related experience and high school diploma/GED)
• Frequent travel & Frequent overnight stays (6-20%)

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess US Customs Brokers License or obtain within a year of hire.
• Experience with project management.
• Good interpersonal skills, professionalism, leadership,management and customer service skills.
• Able to organize conferences, speak in front of groups and provide educational classes on various topics.
• Work as a contributing team member on cross-functional and global teams and successfully interact with various government agencies.