Global Trade Compliance Specialist - Hybrid

Northern Tool; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Hybrid work schedule

Health plans

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Northern Tool + Equipment is seeking an International Trade Compliance Specialist to partner with Merchandising, Sourcing, Transportation, Finance, Inventory Planning, and Distribution Operations to ensure the smooth movement of imported goods while maintaining compliance with U.S. Customs and international trade requirements.

If you enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating across functions, and making a measurable impact on supply chain performance, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, Trade Compliance, or a related field.
• Two or more years of experience in import/export compliance, customs brokerage, international logistics, or global trade operations.
• Working knowledge of HTS classification, Incoterms, customs documentation, and international shipping processes.
• Understanding of U.S. Customs regulations and import compliance requirements.
• Experience collaborating with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive Import Compliance Excellence across CBP, FDA, PGA, and other trade regulations.
• Partner with customs brokers for timely and accurate import entry processing and clearance.
• Classify products using HTSUS codes and support country-of-origin determinations.
• Conduct internal compliance reviews and audits per company policies.
• Maintain accurate and auditable import documentation and records.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to internal teams on customs and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor KPIs related to customs activity, broker performance, duties, tariffs, and costs.
• Analyze ACE data to identify risks, tariff trends, and process improvement opportunities.
• Support enhancement of trade compliance programs and policies.

Skills

Import/export compliance

Customs brokerage

International logistics

Data analysis

Excel

Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, Trade Compliance, or related field

Tools

ACE reporting

ERP systems

TMS

HTS classification

Job description

Northern Tool + Equipment is seeking an International Trade Compliance Specialist to partner with Merchandising, Sourcing, Transportation, Finance, Inventory Planning, and Distribution Operations to ensure the smooth movement of imported goods while maintaining compliance with U.S. Customs and international trade requirements.

If you enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating across functions, and making a measurable impact on supply chain performance, we'd love to hear from you.