Lead, mentor, and develop a team of three Trade Compliance Specialists, fostering professional growth, accountability, and operational excellence.
Build strong partnerships across procurement, logistics, supply chain, finance, and engineering teams to align trade compliance strategy with business priorities.
Drive a culture of compliance, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing within the organization.
Oversee import and export activities to ensure compliance with U.S. and international trade regulations, including CBP, EAR, ITAR, OFAC, and other applicable authorities.
Manage relationships with licensed U.S. customs brokers, ensuring accurate and timely entry filings, proper HTS classification, and valuation.
Ensure documentation accuracy for all import/export transactions, including commercial invoices, country-of-origin declarations, and licensing requirements.
Provide expert guidance on tariff classifications, ECCN determinations, and free trade agreement (FTA/USMCA) qualifications.
Develop and maintain internal trade compliance policies, SOPs, and recordkeeping standards consistent with corporate governance and regulatory requirements.
Serve as a subject matter expert advising business leaders on trade compliance implications of new projects, supply chain changes, and cross-border initiatives.
Monitor evolving global trade regulations and assess potential business impact, communicating updates to key stakeholders.
Support audits and investigations, coordinate with internal/external auditors, and manage corrective actions when necessary.
Provide guidance and support to teams on risk management best practices.
Implement risk mitigation strategies, including denied party screening, export control checks, and proper licensing.
Identify opportunities to streamline and automate trade compliance processes through ERP integration and data analytics.
Lead or participate in corporate trade compliance initiatives, including global process harmonization and training.
Support ERP implementation related to trade master data, HS/ECCN assignment, and trade control modules.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Business, or related field (Master’s preferred) or equivalent experience.
Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in trade compliance or customs operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Strong understanding of U.S. and global trade regulations (CBP, EAR, ITAR, OFAC, BIS, etc.).
Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA) and trade compliance tools (e.g., Amber Road, SAP GTS).
Experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, leadership and communication skills.
Licensed U.S. Customs Broker (preferred) or equivalent international trade certification (e.g., CUSECO, CCS).
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