Trade Compliance Specialist

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. TLDis 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).