Export Compliance Specialist

Tropical Shipping; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saltchuk is seeking an Export Compliance Specialist for Tropical Shipping in Riviera Beach/MIAMI. The role ensures full compliance with U.S. Census, U.S.

Customs, and IMDG requirements by managing EEI filings, FTZ bonds, customs holds, and hazardous materials audits. You will collaborate with Documentation, Warehouse, Ports, and customers to verify accuracy and minimize regulatory penalties. The position supports vessel operations and regulatory integrity, reviewing documentation for hazardous

Qualifications

• Regulatory filings with Census and US Customs.
• EEI filings and FTZ bond processing.
• Hazardous materials data entry and audits.

Responsibilities

• Execute Census and Customs filings using Descartes Editrade.
• Prepare EEI filings and FTZ bonds; handle licensed cargo filings.
• Ensure data accuracy and regulatory compliance across operations.

Skills

EEI filings

Census & Customs regulation

Hazardous materials handling

Documentation accuracy

Data entry & calculations

Regulatory audits

Attention to detail

Communication with stakeholders

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Descartes Editrade

Job description

Export Email General InformationFLSA StatusNon ExemptJob LevelAIP 5%Cost Center NameDocumentationCost Center Number15310Salary GradeUSH 041Department NameDocumentationImmediate SupervisorCompliance & Exports ManagerLocationRiviera Beach/ Miami

Job Summary

The Export Compliance specialist plays a critical role in Tropical Shipping’s regulatory operations by ensuring full compliance with U.S. Census, U.S. Customs, and IMDG requirements by managing EEI filings, FTZ bonds, customs holds and inspections, electronic export manifests, and hazardous materials audits. This position collaborates closely with Documentation, Warehouse, Ports, and customers to verify accuracy, mitigate compliance risks, and prevent regulatory penalties, ultimately safeguarding the company’s vessels, crews, and commercial integrity.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/ABudgetary ResponsibilitiesN/AJob ScopeNo Supervisory or Budgetary Responsibilities

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Executes U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Customs regulatory filings using the Descartes Editrade platform.


• Prepares and submits all Electronic Export Information (EEI) filings, processing Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) bonds, and completing filings for licensed cargo such as firearms and ammunition


• Ensures accuracy of all data elements


• Maintains full compliance with federal regulations


• Distributes EEI confirmation copies to customers and internal stakeholders as required


• Processes and manages 72-Hour U.S. Customs Clearance Holds for all applicable LCL self-propelled shipments.


• Reviews documentation for forklifts, ATVs, golf carts, and similar equipment


• Packages detailed documentation packets for CBP review, submitting them within required timeframes securing CBP "Okay to Load" Authorizations


• Documents all approvals within T-Link for coordinators, warehouse, and vessel planners


• Monitors, tracks, and coordinates U.S. Customs Inspection activities across all ports.


• Reviews daily CBP Inspection Reports, communicate hold notifications to coordinators, Sales, Port Operations, Warehouse, and customers


• Arranges movement of cargo to CES/inspection locations, tracks inspection status, and ensures all CES and inspection-related charges are properly applied


• Serves as the primary liaison between CBP, internal departments, and customers during the inspection lifecycle.


• Enters, audits, and validates all Hazardous Materials information for both FCL and LCL shipments to ensure IMDG compliance.


• Enters all hazmat details for FCL bookings


• Reviews and audits warehouse-entered LCL hazardous data


• Verifies alignment with the Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods (DGD)


• Confirms packaging and UN information


• Ensures correct hazard classes, packing groups and emergency contact details


• Escalates any discrepancies to Hazmat Support for correction prior to sailing.

Education (Minimum)

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience (custom)

One to Three years of related experience.

License

Valid Local Driver's License.

Travel

N/A

Physical

Office Environment - Manual dexterity to perform repetitive motion tasks on computer. Ability to bend or stoop to retrieve lower shelf files. Ability to reach overhead to retrieve upper shelf files. Ability to sit 1/3 - 2/3 of day. Ability to work on feet for 1/3 - 2/3 day.

Language

English

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Skills in oral communications.


• Skills in written communications.


• Skills in time management.


• Skills in typing.


• Skills in mathematics.


• Skills in the operation and use of a calculator.


• Skills in reading comprehension.


• Skills in planning and organizing.


• Skills in decision-making.


• Skills in telephone etiquette and customer sensitive.


• Skills in computer data entry.


• Skills in word-processing.


• Knowledge of operations and sales.


• Knowledge of traffic operations.


• Knowledge of cargo flow.


• Knowledge of math.


• Knowledge of competitive factors and how to sell against them.


• Knowledge of hazardous material handling guidelines.


• Knowledge of windows environment.


• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.


• Knowledge of port regulatory requirements for cargo documentation.


• Knowledge of company core business system for booking, creating and tracking cargo documentation.


• Knowledge of container stow procedures.


• Knowledge of computers and their operation.


• Knowledge of filing procedures.


• Ability to read and write English fluently with good grammar and articulation.


• Ability to write legibly.


• Ability to work closely with others.


• Ability to perform tasks with minimum supervision.


• Ability to pay attention to detail.


• Ability to be flexible.


• Ability to work under deadline pressure and perform tasks as required.


• Ability to work overtime.


• Ability to analyze problems and provide appropriate solutions.


• Ability to interact across departmental boundaries to solve problems.


• Ability to get along well with others.


• Ability to accurately read and quote tariffs.