Associate International Trade Advisor; CTPAT

Please note that the salary range referenced is a general guideline only. Salary differentials are based on multiple factors including geographic location, education/training, years of relevant experience/seniority, merit, qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Mohawk Global considers all of these variables when extending an offer of employment.

Mohawk Global is a 350‑person team of logistics and trade specialists dedicated to fulfilling the supply chain needs of our customers with a strong emphasis on customs brokerage, domestic and international transportation, trade compliance, education, and consulting. Our business practices are driven and exhibited daily by our three core values: to ENRICH purposefully, to CARE personally and to DELIVER professionally. Mohawk is certified as a “Great Place To Work” for the past twelve years.

CTPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) is the United States’ supply chain security program, designed to protect the U.S. from terrorists, contraband smugglers, and cybercriminals. U.S. companies participate in this program in exchange for receiving benefits from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The Associate Advisor – CTPAT is an important member of the Mohawk Global Trade Advisory team, a group of subject‑matter experts who constitute the consultative arm of Mohawk’s international trade business.

The Associate Advisor – CTPAT is responsible for assisting with and executing each component of the CTPAT certification and maintenance process, acting as a critical bridge between clients, international business partners, and regulatory standards.

• Threat Assessment and
  
  Risk Management:
  
  
• Leading the Risk Assessment process for each client, including distribution, tracking, and processing of supply chain security questionnaires and creating corrective action reports based on questionnaire responses and CTPAT Minimum Security Criteria.
• Maintenance of business partner lists and the execution of thorough follow‑up protocols, managing multiple rounds of notifications and reminders.
• Identifying and tracking business partners’ certification in CTPAT or mutually recognized supply chain security programs.
• Updating and creating (as needed) Country Threat Assessments, ensuring assessments are updated on a continuous basis.
• Creation and maintenance of cargo flow tables, detailing clients’ supply chain flow from origin to destination.
• Maintenance and updating of monthly Power BI reports for key accounts.
• Creation and maintenance of client Risk Matrices, assigning risk ratings to business partners and identifying areas of low, medium, and high risk within each supply chain.
• CTPAT Certification and Maintenance:
• Development of written Standard Operating Procedures and training materials for various business entity types, incorporating existing documents and creating new policies to ensure 100% compliance with CTPAT Minimum Security Criteria.
• Creation of detailed and thorough CTPAT Security Profiles needed to ensure client acceptance into the CTPAT program.
• Management of client data within the CTPAT Portal, including account creation and maintenance, uploading of Security Profiles and supporting documentation, SVI lookups and monitoring, and system troubleshooting.
• Client Communication:
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and business partners regarding CTPAT compliance, leading regular client meetings and managing email and phone correspondence.
• Providing expert guidance to clients and business partners about the Risk Assessment process.
• Providing expert guidance to clients to navigate the complexities of the CTPAT program and certification process.
• Represent Mohawk professionally in client engagements and industry forums.
• MGTA Team Participation:
• Participate in regular, internal MGTA/Mohawk meetings, including weekly (virtual) and quarterly (in person) meetings, as well as regular touch bases with the Managing Consultant.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in international logistics and supply chain preferred.
• CCS/CES certification is preferred.
• Experience…