Export Compliance Specialist

About FUCHS:
FUCHS Lubricants Co. is the United States operating unit of FUCHS S.E., the world's largest independent manufacturer of specialty lubricants with global sales of over $3.5 Billion. We provide high quality lubricants and services to a wide range of industries such as automotive, appliance, aerospace manufacturers, pharmaceuticals, transportation, food and beverage, mining, and energy. The organization is constantly developing new technology to meet the ever-changing demands of modern industry and we are recognized for providing world-class technical support to our strong customer base.

MOVING YOUR WORLD by focusing on your success:
FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow. We stand behind our core values: trust, creating value, respect, reliability, and integrity. Ours is a culture that fosters creativity and empowerment, values work/life balance, and gives you the freedom to excel. At FUCHS we aim to nurture your capabilities, ideas and career.

Salary:
FUCHS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary range for this position is $72,000 – 76,000 per year, but actual salary will vary depending upon a new hire’s experience and qualifications as well as internal equity.

Your areas of responsibility:

• Support compliance for international shipments, including import/export classification and valuation.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable import/export control laws and regulations.
• Support labeling design and requirements to ensure global trade compliance.
• Stay informed about global trade regulations and advise the organization as the Subject Matter Expert.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure trade compliance, minimize disruptions, and reduce costs.
• Establish, document, and maintain business processes and metrics for international logistics, focusing on importing, exporting, and shipping.
• Drive improvement projects and align with stakeholders to enhance processes.
• Create standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Provide training to warehouse staff and other team members on compliance-related duties.
• Ensure warehouse practices align with compliance requirements.
• Manage and respond to trade compliance inquiries.
• Provide clear, precise, and professional communication to internal and external stakeholders.
Perform periodic assessments to ensure process compliance and audit readiness.

Qualifications we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Science, Compliance) prefered.
• 3 years experience in trade compliance (import/export), preferably in chemical product supply chains or logistics.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., HAZMAT, Certified Export Specialist (CES), Export Compliance Professional (ECoP)) are a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of global trade regulations, including
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office products.
Familiarity with Management Systems (e.g., QMS, EMS) is a plus.

These are your benefits:

FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as pro-fessionals. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will expand your experience and challenge your abilities in the global marketplace. The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits. Detailed benefit information can be found at this link: https://fuchs.com/us/en/benefits.

FUCHS Lubricants Co. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v).