International Trade Specialist

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Job Title: International Trade Specialist

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Supply Chain

Reports to: Senior Manager Global Trade and Logistics

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Flex Work Eligible! This position qualifies for the Flexible Work Policy. Employees receive 30 work days annually to work from home! The initial amount of days is prorated for the first year based on start date.

The International Trade Specialist is responsible for export/import compliance programs and successful implementation of policies and procedures for trade compliance. This role will ensure that all filings, documents, and regulatory reporting are completed accurately, in a timely manner and according to trade laws. Additionally, the International Trade Specialist will act as an advisor on matters of tariffs, markets, and federal and foreign regulations.

• Perform Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Export Classification determinations under US and non-US regulations
• Review accuracy of current Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications and manage HTS master data in ERP system
• Lead Supplier Solicitation program for FTA participation and prepare applicable Certificate of Origin documentation
• Perform border crossing transaction for equipment moving between US, Canada and Mexico
• Prepare and verify trade documentation required for import/export clearance
• Serve as main point of contact for import/export activity in coordination with our customs broker
• Have the independent authority to enquire into any aspect of a proposed export or import, verify its legality and the accuracy of the information to be submitted, and stop any transactions when necessary
• Support special projects that relate to international trade

• Perform and analyze transactions for which due diligence indicates areas of risk for trade compliance
• Conduct audits to assess export/import compliance and assist in determining and implementing corrective actions where necessary
• Establish and maintain training and audit / assessment programs to ensure implementation and effectiveness of internal controls
• Assess emerging compliance issues with management or employees to identify the potential impact of future laws and regulations on the organization
• Collaborative with all departments to ensure they have implemented effective compliance internal controls into their procedures and work instructions and providing trade compliance training.
• Analyze and interpret export and import regulations and maintain current knowledge of changes.

Bachelor’s Degree in business, supply chain, finance, or related field

• 4+ year of International Logistics and Distribution experience dealing with customs, freight forwarders and import/export transactions
• 2+ year of experience with export and/or import regulatory compliance.
• Experience in performing accurate Tariff Classification
• 8+ years combination of education and experience in logistics, distribution and trade compliance.

• Extensive knowledge of international shipping documents such as commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill, and export license; including consignee information, INCOTERMS, harmonized tariff code and nomenclature, country of origin, customs value, export classification, and license data
• Familiarity with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) including anti-boycott regulations, sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Customs Regulations (CR), and the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR).
• Participant in local port trade organizations, CBP seminars and other trade events
• Proven ability to make high impact business decisions and prepare and review complex business documents
• Expertise in all Microsoft applications, general ERP systems (IFS knowledge a plus)
• Capable of working independently on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.

• Strong knowledge of process improvement tools and techniques (lean, 6 Sigma, etc)
• Experience in working with railroad transit/logistics desired

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone and computer
• May lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally
• 5% or more travel including international