Global Trade Compliance 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 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