Trade Compliance Specialist II

Trade Compliance Specialist II

We believe that great healthcare is an essential safeguard of human dignity.

At Laborie, we know the work we do matters it's what fuels our motivation and contributes to our success. If you're ready to make a positive impact in the lives of patients across the globe, we'd like to meet you.

We support and empower our employees to grow their careers in an environment that encourages a sense of belonging and a connection to doing good. We're not afraid to roll up our sleeves to make our goals a reality and work together to solve for our customers. We reward and recognize our employees based on our values of Aspire to Greatness, Respect All, Own It, Working Together, Persist with Passion.

About the Role

As a key member of the Supply Chain, Distribution, and Operational Excellence team, the Trade Compliance Specialist II supports compliant, accurate, and timely international movement of goods, ensuring adherence to U.S. and global Customs regulations.

• Facilitates end-to-end import and export processes to ensure compliant, timely, and accurate inventory movements, including document verification and Customs clearance.
• Serves as the primary supply chain contact for international logistics issues related to imports and exports.
• Maintains required import and export records in accordance with U.S. Customs laws and international trade agreements.
• Classifies goods using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and determines Country of Origin while coordinating with trade compliance experts as needed.
• Audits, reconciles, and approves Customs-related invoices and manages logistics from supplier to customer.
• Supports vendor selection, pricing negotiations, issue resolution, and procedural alignment with internal compliance and logistics requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 7+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, Customs, or trade compliance within a global operation.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and time-management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with strong interpersonal and customer-service-focused skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, SAP, and logistics tracking or inventory software.
• Knowledge of domestic and international rules governing shipment of medical devices, medical measuring systems, and medical disposable products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the medical technology manufacturing or distribution industry; FDA experience is highly desirable.
• U.S. Customs Broker License strongly preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with DOT, ECCN, and GHS compliance requirements for material movements.
• Experience working with brokers, warehouses, and international transportation providers.
• Ability to resolve logistics non-conformances and conduct benchmarking for transport and Customs-related costs. Participation in import and export compliance training and certification programs.

Why Laborie:

Our Mission every day is to operate as a world-class specialist medical company making and advancing technologies that preserve and restore human dignity. We do that today by helping people with pelvic and gastrointestinal conditions live normal lives, and by helping mothers and babies have safe deliveries.

• Paid time off and paid volunteer time
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account with Company Funded Contributions
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Parental Leave and Adoption Services
• Health and Wellness Programs and Events
• Awarded 2024 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation Gold Level

Laborie provides equal employment opportunities and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Laborie is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our services, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities.