Global Trade Specialist

Global Trade Specialist

We are looking for a motivated Technical Specialist ready to take us to the next level! If you have experience in trade compliance and global logistics and are looking for your next career move, apply now.

Job Description

We are looking for a Global Trade Specialist to join our client's Engineering Operations team. This position will be a 3-6 month contract, full-time, and on-site.

What You'll Do

• Liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure all import and export activities comply with applicable global trade regulations
• Facilitate classification of products using Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN)
• Ensure compliance with U.S. and international import/export laws, including EAR, ITAR (if applicable)
• Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to support new product introductions and changes
• Maintain trade compliance data within Jurisdiction and Classification systems
• Ensure adherence to internal compliance policies, procedures, and Quality Management System requirements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to trade compliance processes
• Manage interfaces to trade compliance and technical experts for proper classification of materials
• Contribute to maintaining data integrity during the development of new products and designs

What You'll Need

Required

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Engineering, Logistics, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 1 year of experience in trade compliance, customs, or global logistics
• Working knowledge of import/export regulations, HTS classification, and country-of-origin rules
• Experience working with ERP systems and compliance databases.
• Proficiency in standard office software (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Effective interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred

• Prior experience or demonstrated exposure to REACH and RoHS regulations, including material compliance concepts and restriction requirements
• Experience supporting product environmental compliance activities in coordination with Engineering, Supply Chain, or Environmental Compliance teams.
• Familiarity with material declarations, substance data collection, and supplier compliance documentation
• Understanding of how REACH and RoHS requirements intersect with trade compliance activities such as product classification, country of origin, and ERP data management
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and support accurate data maintenance for environmental and trade compliance
• Experience working cross-functionally to support new product introductions (NPI) and engineering changes with compliance considerations

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor.
• Must be able to communicate with customers/team members over the phone and in person.
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.