Global Trade Compliance Specialist — Hybrid & Daily Pay

Northern Tool + Equipment; Fort Mill (SC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Hybrid schedule

Benefits package

Daily pay

Paid holidays

Incentives

Job summary

Northern Tool + Equipment is seeking an International Trade Compliance Specialist to partner across Merchandising, Sourcing, Transportation, Finance, Inventory Planning, and Distribution Operations in the U.S. to ensure smooth movement of imported goods while maintaining regulations.

You will influence processes, analyze trade data, and identify compliance risks to grow our global trade program. The role offers a hybrid work schedule, an opportunity to impact supply chain performance, and a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, FDA requirements, Partner Government Agencies (PGA), and other applicable trade regulations.
• Collaborate with customs brokers to support timely and accurate import entry processing and customs clearance.
• Classify products using HTSUS codes and support country-of-origin determinations.
• Conduct internal compliance reviews and audits per company policies and trade compliance standards.
• Maintain accurate and auditable import documentation and records.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to internal teams on customs, import compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor KPIs related to customs activity, broker performance, duties, tariffs, and supply chain costs.
• Analyze ACE data to identify compliance risks, tariff trends, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Support continuous enhancement of the trade compliance program by identifying gaps and implementing best practices.
• Assist in developing and maintaining trade compliance policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external partners including customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, and government agencies.
• Work with Merchandising, Sourcing, Inventory Planning, Transportation, Distribution Centers, and Finance to support business objectives.
• Contribute to technology and process improvement initiatives related to international trade and logistics operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Multitasking

Data interpretation

Education

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

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

TMS

Trade management platforms

Job description

Northern Tool + Equipment is seeking an International Trade Compliance Specialist to partner across Merchandising, Sourcing, Transportation, Finance, Inventory Planning, and Distribution Operations in the U.S. to ensure smooth movement of imported goods while maintaining regulations.

You will influence processes, analyze trade data, and identify compliance risks to grow our global trade program. The role offers a hybrid work schedule, an opportunity to impact supply chain performance, and a