Global Trade Compliance Specialist

Wurth Industry US; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and programs

401(k)

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Wurth Industry US is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to support our global program by ensuring import/export transactions align with applicable laws and regulations. You will coordinate with logistics, procurement, sales and finance to keep shipments compliant and moving efficiently.

The role emphasizes operational administration, auditable trade records, and collaboration with customs brokers to manage filings, classifications, and export documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Logistics, related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in import/export operations or trade compliance.
• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) certification is a plus.
• Experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and/or international logistics providers.
• Experience in administering import/export compliance programs, or various elements thereof, a plus.
• Knowledge of US import/export regulations, filing procedures, US Customs and Dept of Commerce and State, and trade documentation.

Responsibilities

• Generate and validate import/export documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Verify classifications, country of origin, authorization requirements, and declared values
• Coordinate with customs brokers and freight forwarders to ensure accurate and timely customs filings and export declarations
• Review entry summaries and supporting documentation for compliance with import regulations
• Prepare or review export filings (e.g., AES / Electronic Export Information submissions)
• Ensure shipping documentation aligns with regulatory requirements and customer commitments
• Build and maintain complete, accurate, and organized import and export records in accordance with regulatory recordkeeping requirements
• Respond to customer requests for trade compliance related information
• Support resolution of government inquiries, post-entry corrections, and broker communications
• Support internal and external compliance audits by providing complete trade documentation
• Perform and maintain restricted party screening results
• Work with internal teams to ensure trade compliance requirements are integrated into operational workflows
• Identify documentation gaps or compliance risks and support corrective actions
• Collaborate with the various teams to progress the development and improvement of import and export procedures and documentation standards
• Support training and guidance related to import/export documentation requirements
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Import/export operations

Trade compliance

Regulatory documentation

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/International Business/Logistics

Certified Customs Specialist (CCS)

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Logistics software & systems

Job description

Wurth Industry US is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to support our global program by ensuring import/export transactions align with applicable laws and regulations. You will coordinate with logistics, procurement, sales and finance to keep shipments compliant and moving efficiently.

The role emphasizes operational administration, auditable trade records, and collaboration with customs brokers to manage filings, classifications, and export documentation.