Global Trade Compliance Specialist | Flexible Hours & Benefits

Preformed Line Products; Mayfield (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Preformed Line Products is seeking a Customs Trade Specialist to oversee US and international trade compliance from our Mayfield Village office. You will manage import/export processes, classify HTS, determine origin, and support license activities while coordinating with brokers and internal teams.

You will develop and train on trade policies, monitor regulatory changes, and mitigate export risks through robust controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international business, supply chain management, law, or related field.
• Experience with trade compliance programs such as CTPAT, AES, or similar.
• Strong understanding of US and international customs regulations, HTS, origin determinations.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and implement controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee import/export processes, including USMCA determinations, HTS classifications, origin determinations, ECCN, and licenses.
• Develop and train on trade policies; Incoterms, valuation, standard cost alignment.
• Identify and mitigate export compliance risk with risk assessments and controls.
• Support product qualification under BABA requirements.
• Provide trade data analytics to leaders.
• Collaborate with sourcing, procurement, logistics, tax, and finance.
• Coordinate internal audits and readiness assessments.
• Oversee documentation and record-keeping.
• Act as lead liaison for CBP audits.
• Ensure end-to-end tariff management compliance.
• Monitor regulatory changes and rulings.
• Partner with regional compliance staff to monitor adherence and corrective actions.
• Assist Director of Government Affairs with meetings and guidance.
• Perform other trade compliance duties as needed.

Skills

Trade compliance

Regulatory knowledge

HTS classification

Incoterms knowledge

Audit controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in international business, supply chain management, law, or related field

Customs Broker License or Certified Customs Specialist

Tools

Customs software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Preformed Line Products is seeking a Customs Trade Specialist to oversee US and international trade compliance from our Mayfield Village office. You will manage import/export processes, classify HTS, determine origin, and support license activities while coordinating with brokers and internal teams.

You will develop and train on trade policies, monitor regulatory changes, and mitigate export risks through robust controls.