Trade Compliance Specialist

Regulatory Compliance

• Monitor and interpret trade regulations, including those from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and other global agencies
• Ensure compliance with import/export licensing, tariff classifications, and trade documentation requirements.
• Manage and maintain HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) classifications and ECCN (Export Control Classification Numbers) assignments for our products

Customs Operations

• Oversee customs clearance processes, ensuring timely and accurate submission of documentation.
• Liaise with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and other third-party logistics providers to resolve shipment issues
• Conduct post-entry audits to validate accuracy and compliance with regulations
• Manage the classification of our product, including an understanding of General Rules of Interpretation, NOM, Free Trade Agreements, duty calculations or draw backs.

Risk Management and Policy Development

• Develop, implement, and maintain trade compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Conduct periodic audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate compliance risks.
• Stay updated on changes to trade laws and regulations and communicate relevant updates to internal stakeholders

Training and Support

• Provide training and guidance to internal teams on trade compliance requirements and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments including Supply Chain, Finance and Legal to ensure alignment on compliance initiatives.
• Act as a point of contact for trade compliance inquiries and support resolution of compliance issues.

Record keeping and Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of import/export transactions in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and submit reports to regulatory agencies as required.
• Ensure adherence to record retention policies for trade documentation

Domestic Logistics

• Interpret and verify NMFC codes to avoid shipping delays and incurred freight costs due to misclassification
• Ensure shipments containing hazardous goods (specifically lithium-ion batteries) are classified, labeled and documented in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and International Air Transportation Association (IATA)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Kentwood, MI 49512 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kentwood, MI 49512: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $80,000