Global Trade Compliance Strategist

AFL; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

401K Company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AFL is seeking an International Trade Specialist to manage daily U.S. import/export compliance, coordinate with compliance liaisons, and ensure timely deliveries. You will classify materials, maintain trade data, and oversee regulatory requirements across multiple government agencies.

The role requires 3–5 years in importing/exporting, MS Office proficiency, and US work authorization. Fluency in Spanish is a plus, with a focus on accuracy and cost-conscious operations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Importing/Exporting working experience.
• Proficient user of MS Office applications.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
• Customs Brokers License preferred.
• Authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Maintains daily U.S. import and export compliance processes, controls and procedures.
• Communicates with compliance liaisons and other personnel involved in international trade throughout the organization.
• Review and analyze all import and export transactions to ensure compliant import and export clearances and timely delivery of shipments.
• Analyze materials, finished goods and equipment to determine appropriate Import and Export Harmonized Schedule codes and Export Classification Control Numbers (ECCNs).
• Maintains trade systems with the appropriate trade data (HS codes, ECCNs, etc.).
• Identifies Govt agency requirements (e.g., TSCA, FCC, FDA) and maintains information in trade systems.
• Manages service providers to ensure compliant clearance and timely delivery of import shipments.
• Reviews item sourcing or BOM to determine country of origin and updates trade systems accordingly.
• Submits EEI for export shipments via AESDirect.
• Audits international purchase orders and sales orders for compliance language.
• Maintains FTA qualification and certification program.
• Performs AALA analyses for automotive customers.
• Supports the duty drawback program.
• Identifies new cost savings strategies and implements them.
• Manages service provider relationships and contracts.
• Assists with corrective action of issues with trade providers.
• Maintains the international trade compliance intranet site.
• Ensures record keeping per regulations.

Skills

Importing/Exporting experience

MS Office proficiency

Spanish (bonus)

US work authorization

Tools

MS Office

Job description

AFL is seeking an International Trade Specialist to manage daily U.S. import/export compliance, coordinate with compliance liaisons, and ensure timely deliveries. You will classify materials, maintain trade data, and oversee regulatory requirements across multiple government agencies.

The role requires 3–5 years in importing/exporting, MS Office proficiency, and US work authorization. Fluency in Spanish is a plus, with a focus on accuracy and cost-conscious operations.