Compliance Trade Specialist

yamahaexternalcareersite; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Fertility Benefits

37.5 hour work-week

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Wellness Program

Short-Term Disability Coverage

Long-Term Disability

Student Debt Repayment Benefits

Ability to borrow Yamaha product

Job summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is seeking a Compliance Trade Specialist to join our Logistics team in Kennesaw, GA. You will ensure import/export activities comply with international trade laws, customs regulations, and internal policies, supporting cross-functional teams to minimize regulatory risk and maintain accurate documentation for global trade.

You will classify products (HTS, ECCN), develop and deliver training, assist with Free Trade Agreements, conduct internal audits, and advise

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 3–5 years of international trade compliance or global logistics experience.
• Strong knowledge of import/export regulations, customs, and trade laws.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with U.S. and international import/export regulations and trade requirements.
• Classify products using HTS, Schedule B, and ECCN as applicable.
• Develop and deliver trade compliance training programs for employees and subsidiaries.
• Serve as SME on international trade regulations and assist with FTAs.
• Assist internal audits and risk assessments; identify gaps and remediate.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, procurement, and supply chain to support business objectives.
• Monitor KPIs and compliance metrics.
• Research and communicate new regulations to employees and subsidiaries.
• Screen customers, vendors, and transactions against restricted/sanction lists.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Training delivery

Documentation management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, International Business, Logistics, Customs Administration, or a related field

Job description

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Compliance Trade Specialist to join our Logistics team in Kennesaw, GA. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring the organization's import and export activities comply with applicable international trade laws, customs regulations, and internal compliance policies. You will support cross-functional teams by managing trade compliance processes, minimizing regulatory risks, and maintaining accurate documentation to facilitate efficient global trade operations. You willpartner with cross-functional teams including logistics, procurement, sales, finance, legal, and operations to minimize regulatory risk while supporting global business growth.

What you'll be doing:

• Ensure compliance with U.S. and international import/export regulations, customs laws, and trade compliance requirements.
• Classify products using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), Schedule B, and Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN), as applicable.
• Develop and deliver trade compliance training programs for employees and subsidiaries. Serve as a primary subject matter expert on international trade regulations.
• Be knowledgeable of and assist in the process, review and generation of Free Trade Agreements; provide support to subsidiaries as required.
• Assist with and conduct internal compliance audits and risk assessments. Identify potential compliance gaps and implement corrective actions. Investigate trade compliance violations and develop remediation plans. Maintain records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, procurement, and supply chain teams to support business objectives. Provide guidance to business units regarding import/export activities and trade compliance requirements.
• Responsible and accountable to key performance indicators (KPIs) and compliance metrics.
• Proactively research and share new regulations and issues related to compliance; advise employees and subsidiaries as needed.
• Screen customers, vendors, and transactions against restricted party and sanction lists.

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, International Business, Logistics, Customs Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in international trade compliance, import/export operations, customs compliance, or global logistics.
• Strong knowledge of import/export regulations, customs procedures, sanctions compliance, and international trade laws.
• Experience with HTS classification, ECCN classification, valuation, and country-of-origin rules.
• Knowledge of Free Trade Agreements (USMCA, CAFTA, and others.

What’sin it for you:

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Fertility Benefits
• 37.5 hourwork-week
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)
• Long-Term Disability
• Student Debt Repayment Benefits
• Ability to borrow Yamaha product

Reports to: Department Manager

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentify, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.