Trade Compliance Specialist

Trade Compliance SpecialistAustin, TX Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home.Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin's Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees' careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins.We're on the lookout for a Trade Compliance Specialist to help keep goods moving smoothly across U.S. and Canadian borders. In this hands-on role, you'll manage customs documentation, monitor shipment clearance, and maintain accurate trade records while working closely with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and internal teams. You'll play an important role in ensuring shipments move efficiently and in compliance with applicable requirements, while building your expertise in customs and trade compliance in a fast-paced global environment.In This RoleCompile and transmit shipment data and documentation to customs brokers to support timely and compliant entry filingsReview customs entry documents for completeness and consistency, and flag discrepancies to senior compliance staff for resolutionApply established Harmonized Tariff Schedule classifications to shipments and assist with classification research under supervisionSupport post-entry activities by compiling documentation and data for Post Summary Corrections, protests, and duty drawback and refund claims under guidanceAudit filed customs entries against source documents, including commercial invoices, packing lists, tariff classifications, and duty and fee calculations, and flag discrepancies for correctionTrack inbound and outbound shipments and monitor customs clearance status, maintaining accurate shipment and clearance logsServe as a daily point of contact for customs brokers and freight forwarders on routine documentation and shipment status questionsResearch and resolve routine customs holds, examinations, and documentation discrepancies, escalating complex issues to senior staffTrack and reconcile duty, tax, and fee payments, including monitoring Automated Clearing House (ACH) periodic monthly statement activityMaintain accurate, well-organized trade compliance records and filing systems in accordance with recordkeeping and retention requirementsSupport the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program by maintaining required documentation and recordsFollow established standard operating procedures and work instructions, and help maintain current process documentationMonitor regulatory bulletins and trade notices, and flag relevant changes for senior compliance staffIdentify and report recurring errors, trends, or process gaps observed in daily workOther duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualificationsUphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands TeamBe open and honestReach for excellenceAct with responsibilityValue the whole personEnjoy the journeyThe Ideal PersonAssociate's or Bachelor's degree, or equivalent relevant experience3+ years of experience in import/export operations, logistics, supply chain, or customs brokerageWorking knowledge of customs documentation and the import entry processStrong attention to detail, organization, and data-entry accuracyProficiency with spreadsheets and ERP, trade, or logistics systemsExperience with the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), Automated Broker Interface (ABI), or customs broker portalsFamiliarity with tariff classification, Importer Security Filing (ISF) requirements, and partner government agency requirementsExperience with Canadian customs processes preferredCustoms brokerage or freight-forwarding experience preferredCertified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation or interest in pursuing certification as part of professional developmentAbout Four HandsHeadquartered in Austin, Texas, since 1996, Four Hands crafts furniture, art and décor — pieces that are all about creating space. Timeless, thoughtful designs with endless possibilities. Pieces meant to be experienced and form a whole that feels like home. Our trade customers range from interior designers to large retailers who rely on our expertise to grow and guide their business to success. We treat our partners as part of the Four Hands family, championing them and rooting for their every win. And, we are constantly pursuing better — from sourcing the finest materials and finishes to seeking fresh inspiration to elevate our designs — we are never settled, never done. Four Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Four Hands recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Visit for more information.