Trade Compliance Specialist

Trade Compliance Specialist

PERKS OF WORKING AT UNICOM

Employees of UNICOM have a wide range of benefits available to them such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA, Voluntary Life Insurance Plans, and 401(k). UNICOM provides its employees with Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, and Short-Term Disability Insurance. In addition to accrued PTO, UNICOM offers 8 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays each year. UNICOM provides employees with a Tuition Reimbursement Program and Employee Assistance Program which also includes a large library of educational videos to encourage growth. UNICOM also provides employees with a Wellness Program to promote a healthy lifestyle. Peer recognition for going above and beyond is encouraged and milestone tenure is recognized and celebrated. UNICOM was given a rating of 4.21 (out of 5) on the confidential internal 2023 Employee Survey! 

SUMMARY:

The Trade Compliance Specialist is responsible for supporting all import and export functions under the Company Corporate Compliance Program and acts to assist the Corporate Trade Compliance Officer. The Trade Compliance Specialist will possess practical knowledge of U.S. Import and Export Administration Regulations, and Customs and Border Protection Regulations, import/export, documentation, and recordkeeping. The Training Compliance Specialist will also demonstrate understanding and application of regulatory principles, concepts, and practices related to global supply chain, including the government sector. The Trade Compliance Specialist works with all levels within the corporation and contains the following qualities: good communication, strong presentation, planning, organizing, analytical, and interpersonal skills, and able to coordinate diverse activities in a fast-paced environment. Other responsibilities are providing procedural guidance, import/export, and regulatory support for internal and external customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage UNICOM Engineering’s U.S. customs brokers. Perform post-entry audits against customs reports and customs broker electronic data, vendor, and import documentation. Respond to customs inquiries including collecting information from various sources, constructing, and submitting responses to regulatory authorities.
• Prepares and files all required reports as specified by government import/export Trade compliance agencies.
• Works with carriers to ensure procedures are in place to optimize international shipments.
• Maintains import/export processes and UNICOM Engineering trade compliance projects and programs as the Trade Compliance Specialist. The initial focus will be on import processes.

• Support operation process controls through regular interface with suppliers, supply chain, sales operations, logistics/shipping, and customers to keep the company compliant with current trade regulations.

• Stay current on U.S. import/export regulatory changes and proposed legislation. 
• Understand the business and operational challenges resulting from the import/export regulations as well as non-trade compliance matters.

• Resolves all trade compliance issues for customers, including proper classification of goods and required documentation for customs clearance.

• Learn about the company’s business as appropriate. Shows up to work on time and attends work as scheduled.
• All other duties as requested by the supervisor or department head.

Qualifications

COMPETENCY QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If an employee does not meet the required competency level in any area, a required development training plan will be implemented.

Job-Specific Competencies:

(Education and/or years of experience; technical and/or analytical; software or applications; department and/or position specific; internal or external certifications required)

• BS degree required.

• 5-10 years related experience.

• Critical thinking and excellent problem solving and analysis skills with capability of multi-tasking and prioritizing with excellent time management and organization skills.

• Experience with process improvement plans, measurements, Trade compliance operations tracking, data and statistics.

• Ability to quickly adjust priorities to meet business needs and to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Capable of working independently and on own initiative.

• Excellent customer interface skills.

• Ability to solve moderate to complex problems.

• Be able to always project a professional image.

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to follow all applicable Business Management System (BMS) processes.

Management Competencies:

(Management experience required)

• Strong project management, presentation, written and verbal communication skills.

Core Competencies:

(Other core requirements including communication, presentation, language, math, and reasoning skills)

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

• Ability to compose reports, correspondence, and document, and publish results.

• Knowledge of basic addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication of numbers is required.

• Ability to create and utilize mathematical formula employed in the development of spreadsheets to present relevant data.

• Ability to logically define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make recommendations.

• Know and follow established company core values.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; to sit, stand, walk; and to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

• Lifting Requirement: 20 pounds

• Lifting Limitation: 50 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employe encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is normal.