Trade Compliance Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview:

TLD is the largest global manufacturer of Ground Support Equipment in the aviation and aerospace industries. We deliver technology-focused solutions with a broad range of products designed, engineered, and built at one of our nine worldwide facilities. TLD is an integral part of ALVEST, a global collection of businesses with strong leadership and product positioning in commercial/general aviation, air cargo, and military aviation. The corporate portfolio is one of a diverse set of companies with financial strength and similar culture focused on diversity, sustainability, growth, and customer service.

TLD has a long record of accomplishment, driving results through our robust internal systems while leading with solid core values and ethics. Our technology-driven equipment is developed with a focus on safety, efficiency, and total cost of ownership for our customers.

A career at TLD is a unique opportunity for individual growth and achievement working with a talented global team, having the common goal of providing a commitment to excellence. We offer a stable, family-focused environment with support to accomplish personal and professional goals. Join the TLD team, and be a part of our continued success as the industry leader in the Ground Support Equipment industry.

Position Summary:

The Trade Compliance Specialist manages and monitors compliance with global trade regulations, including import/export laws, tariff classifications, licensing requirements, and customs documentation. They work cross-functionally with supply chain, logistics, legal, and finance teams to ensure accurate and timely movement of goods across borders.

Key Responsibilities:

· Oversee end-to-end administration of the company’s U.S. duty drawback program

· Collect, reconcile, and validate data from customs entries, bills of lading, commercial invoices, inventory records, and internal systems to support drawback claims.

· Prepare and review drawback claims and work with third-party providers responsible for claim filing.

· Maintain comprehensive and organized drawback documentation and audit files, ensuring traceability from import to export.

· Manage Customs audits and inquiries related to drawback, ensuring timely and compliant responses.

· Develop and maintain internal SOPs, controls, and calendar tracking for claim deadlines and record retention requirements.

· Coordinate with IT and Finance to improve data quality and implement automated data feeds and reconciliation routines to support drawback.

· Analyze drawback program performance and produce periodic reports and metrics on recovered duties, claim status, and financial impact.

· Educate internal stakeholders (e.g., Logistics, Sales, Operations) on drawback-eligible scenarios, documentation needs, and process requirements.

· Monitor regulatory and procedural changes related to drawback and implement necessary adjustments to policies and processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, International Trade, or related field; or equivalent years of directly relevant experience.

· Minimum 3 years of experience working with U.S. customs operations, duty drawback, or customs accounting within a corporate environment.

· Demonstrated experience analyzing large data sets (imports, exports, inventory) and reconciling discrepancies.

· Proficiency with Excel (e.g., pivot tables, vlookups, basic formulas) and comfort working with multiple data sources.

· Prior experience working directly on duty drawback programs (either in-house or through a drawback specialist firm).

· Exposure to manufacturing environments and the ability to understand bills of material and production records.

· Experience with ERP a plus (Infor LN).