Global Trade Compliance Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Würth Industry US is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to support global trade compliance and maintain auditable import/export records across US and international regulations. You will work with logistics, procurement, sales, and customs brokers to ensure compliant shipments.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in a related field and 2+ years of experience in import/export operations, with CCS certification as a plus and strong MS Office/logistics software proficiency.

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 and experience in US import/export regulations, filing procedures, US Customs and Dept of Commerce and State, and trade documentation.
• High standard of professionalism and ethics.
• Preferred style of teamwork, collaboration, and humility.
• Ability to lead through influence and make solid business-based decisions.
• Applicable conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to prioritize quickly, pivot rapidly to implement solutions, and coordinate across multiple requirements to meet timely deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills to support solid business and customer focused decision making.
• Ability to solve problems quickly, creatively, and efficiently.
• Possess a high level of attention to detail with strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and with written communications.
• Proficiency with MS Office products, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and logistics software & systems.
• Travel estimated up to 10%.

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

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

2+ years import/export or trade compliance

CCS certification (plus)

Experience with customs brokers/freight forwarders

Knowledge US import/export regulations

Professional ethics

Teamwork & humility

Influence-based leadership

Conflict resolution

Detail-oriented & organized

Excellent written/verbal communication

MS Office & logistics software proficiency

Travel up to 10%

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Logistics software & systems

Job description

Würth Industry US is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to support global trade compliance and maintain auditable import/export records across US and international regulations. You will work with logistics, procurement, sales, and customs brokers to ensure compliant shipments.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in a related field and 2+ years of experience in import/export operations, with CCS certification as a plus and strong MS Office/logistics software proficiency.