Global Trade Compliance Lead: Import/Export & Sanctions

Wurth Industry North America; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Federal holidays

Job summary

Wurth Industry North America is seeking a Senior Trade Compliance Specialist to lead and mentor the regulatory compliance program across import/export lifecycle. The role reports to the Trade and Logistics Compliance function and acts as a technical resource for the team and business leaders.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in trade compliance, strong HTS and EAR/FTR experience, and familiarity with CBP ACE and FTAs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years progressive trade compliance experience across import/export.
• Direct experience with HTS classification, valuation, and country of origin determinations.
• Experience with EAR/FTR, sanctions screening, and FTA qualification.
• Proficiency with CBP’s ACE/ACE reports and trade data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own HTS classification, valuation, and country-of-origin determinations for a high-SKU product portfolio.
• Manage broker relationships, entry review, and post-summary corrections; respond to CF-28/CF-29.
• Monitor tariff actions (Section 301, IEEPA, 232) and AD/CVD scope; support exclusions.
• Perform ECCN classification and license determinations; advise on deemed export and re-export.
• Oversee restricted party screening, OFAC exposure analysis, and denied party escalation.
• Lead training and mentorship for Trade Compliance Specialists; drive process improvements.

Skills

HTS classification

Export controls

Sanctions screening

Trade data analysis

AES/EEI filing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ACE system

Job description

Wurth Industry North America is seeking a Senior Trade Compliance Specialist to lead and mentor the regulatory compliance program across import/export lifecycle. The role reports to the Trade and Logistics Compliance function and acts as a technical resource for the team and business leaders.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in trade compliance, strong HTS and EAR/FTR experience, and familiarity with CBP ACE and FTAs.