Global Trade Compliance Specialist

Sonaca North America; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sonaca North America is seeking a Trade Compliance specialist to manage import/export controls, ensure compliant documentation, and monitor changes to trade regulations. The role focuses on keeping permits, licenses, and certifications up to date while resolving complex issues with clients, customs officials, and shippers.

The position requires in-depth knowledge of U.S. and international trade laws (ITAR, EAR, OFAC), strong analytical skills, and the ability to travel domestically and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Law or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in international trade compliance or a similar role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Access, PowerPoint and Excel).
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. and international trade laws including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred.
• Experience with import/export operations and documentation.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve trade compliance procedures and controls.
• Ensure proper documentation is stored and traceable.
• Support internal questions and external audits.
• Identify risks early and elevate issues proactively, and suggest and implement solutions.
• Maintain accurate tariff classifications across all products and challenge vendor classifications as necessary.
• Review duty payments and entry data for accuracy and discrepancies.
• Support efforts to reduce duty exposure through classification and sourcing insights.
• Stay current on regulatory changes and communicate business impact clearly.
• Partner with supply chain teams to understand product flow, sourcing, and logistics decisions.
• Evaluate landed cost impacts tied to duties and tariffs.
• Provide input to prevent costly downstream corrections.
• Support cross-border documentation practices for smooth movement.
• Identify situations where ITAR compliance is required.
• Assist with preparation, submission, and tracking of claims for refunds.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Improve processes to increase recovery consistency and reduce missed opportunities.
• Coordinate with commercial teams to assert tariffs to customers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Law or related field

2–4 years international trade compliance experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Access, PowerPoint, Excel)

Compliance software

Job description

Sonaca North America is seeking a Trade Compliance specialist to manage import/export controls, ensure compliant documentation, and monitor changes to trade regulations. The role focuses on keeping permits, licenses, and certifications up to date while resolving complex issues with clients, customs officials, and shippers.

The position requires in-depth knowledge of U.S. and international trade laws (ITAR, EAR, OFAC), strong analytical skills, and the ability to travel domestically and