The Trade Compliance Specialist is a key contributor to the Trade Compliance and Supply Chain teams within the organization. The Trade Compliance Specialist will drive trade compliance excellence in adherence to applicable US regulations as well as ensuring compliance with corporate, business units and site policies. This individual will be involved with developing, implementing and monitoring various policies in partnership with the global trade compliance manager. This role will also be responsible for identifying HTS and ECCN classifications, determining Country of Origin, facilitating USMCA certificates, resolving broker inquiries, and completing restricted party screenings. In addition, the position will also act as an advisor and liaison on behalf of the trade compliance team working closely with global sites on applicable trade compliance matters.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
• Assist the Global Trade Compliance Manager with developing, implementing and maintaining policies and procedures to ensure all business units are in compliance with all applicable international, federal, state and local laws, regulations, and standards.
• Provide technical expertise to cross functional teams (including product development, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, finance and legal) to determine and/or validate product value, country of origin, tariff exemption eligibility, harmonized tariff code classifications, and Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN).
• Conduct internal or external audits across business units to ensure trade compliance effectiveness and to identify areas of improvement. Manage completion of any corrective actions.
• Work with logistics and approved brokers to meet or exceed Key Performance Indicators in cooperation with the business units. Provide compliance support for import and export activities with selected brokers.
• Identify and update HTS and ECCN codes and facilitate obtaining licenses when required
• Complete denied/restricted party screenings of suppliers, customers, and visitors. Work with customer service, commercial, logistics, or shipping departments based on results of the screenings.
• Analyze or determine country of origin for products. Work with business unit supply chain and operations personnel to facilitate supplier solicitation of certificates of origin.
• Lead annual FTA supplier solicitations for USMCA. Create certificates of origin or USMCA certificates as requested by customers.
• Support conflict minerals or other product compliance (REACH, RoHS, etc) solicitation.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Logistics, International Business, or a related field preferred
• 5 or more years’ experience in U.S. export/import regulations and global trade compliance.
• Working knowledge of U.S. export control regulations to include Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Expert knowledge of harmonized tariff schedules, ECCN’s, export licensing, customs valuations, duty drawbacks, customs assists, and USMCA.
• U.S. Customs Brokers license is preferred.
• Maquiladora. experience is preferred
• Expertise with GTM (Integration Point) software preferred
Competencies
• Strong intellectual capacity and high personal standards of excellence.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented and effective at multitasking.
• Drive, determination, and a self-disciplined approach to achieving results.
• Strong MS Excel skills
• Business software skills including ERP and GTM software
Benefits:
· Comprehensive health benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for positions of 30 hours or more per week.
· Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution.
· Company provided Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Short-Term Disability.
· Voluntary Life Insurance, Spousal Life, Child Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long-Term Disability.
· 401(k) with matching contribution that is fully vested from day one.
· Generous amount of PTO, plus 14 paid Holidays.
· Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunity.
· $250 in Lifestyle Reimbursement Account upon completion of annual physical.
· Wellness program with monthly themes, quarterly challenges, onsite flu shot clinics and biometric screenings.
· Clean and safe work environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve success. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment and employment process for everyone.