Trade Compliance Specialist

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that's transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It's our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win - adapting quickly in an everchanging world - and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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Job Description

About the Role

The Trade Compliance Specialist plays a key role in supporting Amcor's Global Trade Compliance (GTC) program. This position is ideal for someone with 2-3 years of experience in international trade, logistics, customs brokerage, or import/export operations who wants to continue growing into a broader compliance role.

You will work across multiple areas-including customs operations, origin/FTA, classification, and customs operations -while our new global structure matures and long-term specialization paths are defined. We are looking for someone who learns quickly, thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment , and enjoys problem-solving in partnership with the business.

Key Responsibilities

Operational & Transactional Support

• Support daily import and export activities, including document review, broker inquiries, and data validation.
• Assist in collecting, organizing, and maintaining trade compliance records required for audits and regulatory purposes.
• Help coordinate with brokers, logistics providers, and internal teams to ensure compliant and timely shipment execution.

Compliance & Regulatory Support

• Support the preparation of product classifications (HTS, Schedule B) and assist in gathering data for final review.
• Assist with Free Trade Agreement (FTA) / origin data collection from suppliers and internal plants.
• Help monitor trade compliance requirements, regulatory updates, and internal policy changes.

Data, Systems & Reporting

• Collect and validate data from internal systems (SAP/JDE) and external sources (3PL, brokers, government portals).
• Support the maintenance of compliance databases, trackers, SharePoint sites, and internal dashboards.
• Assist with compiling trade activity reports, metrics, and KPIs.

Process Improvement & Guidance Development

• Participate in documenting or updating standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Contribute to the creation of guidance documents, playbooks, and tools used by the business.
• Help identify gaps in current processes and escalate improvement ideas.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Engage with Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Customer Service, and Legal to support trade compliance activities.
• Assist GTC team members with projects and requests as the new organizational model continues to evolve.
• Support training initiatives by helping prepare materials, examples, and communications.

Required Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in trade compliance, import/export operations, customs brokerage, international logistics, supply chain, or related field.
• Foundational understanding of global trade concepts such as incoterms, HS classification, customs valuation, origin/FTAs, and sanctions screening.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems, regulations, and internal processes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to act with agility in a dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office / Teams; experience with ERP systems (SAP/JDE) is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience interfacing with internal stakeholders, customs brokers, or freight forwarders.
• Background supporting manufacturing, logistics, or global supply chain operations.
• Interest in developing deeper expertise in trade compliance, classification, origin/FTA, sanctions, or trade operations.

What We're Looking For

• Curiosity and a growth mindset - someone eager to build technical knowledge.
• Problem-solving orientation - not just identifying issues but helping find solutions.
• Collaboration - enjoys working with cross-functional teams globally.
• Adaptability - comfortable with ambiguity during organizational transition.
• Ownership - takes initiative and follows through.

Why Join the Amcor Corporate Global Trade Compliance Team?

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing, globally aligned trade compliance function as we refine our structure and expand our capabilities. You will gain exposure to multiple domains, work with highly experienced SMEs, and be part of shaping our future operating model.

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor's quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor's consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor's leadership and products

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Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)