Global Trade Compliance Strategist

Waters Corporation; Milford (MA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation in Milford, MA is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to join the Global Trade Compliance team. This role focuses on program maintenance, continuous improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration to support global trade efficiency and supply chain risk management.

You will help coordinate worldwide import‑export compliance activities, ensure adherence to market access requirements, and work with subsidiaries, distributors, vendors, and carriers to keep activities compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Business, Logistics, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of Trade/Logistics experience.
• Strong understanding of international business practices, transportation laws, and customs requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio). Comfortable working with large data sets.
• Ability to work with cross functional and cross-cultural teams across different time zones.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience with SAP or GTS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Harmonized Tariff and ECCN product classifications; liaison between the classification service provider and internal partners; manage database updates and conduct audits.
• Determine country of origin following internal guidelines and provide training to internal stakeholders.
• Conduct export due diligence, including restricted‑party screening, business partner evaluations, and review of end‑use and end‑user statements.
• Support to trade operations teams on customs inquiries and export declaration requirements and systems.
• Assess product eligibility for free trade agreements.
• Conduct periodic import and export self‑assessments (audits) and recommend corrective actions.
• Support the U.S. Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program, including annual security profile updates, training, and revalidations.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners, including subsidiaries, distributors, vendors, customs brokers, and carriers, to ensure compliance with all applicable import and export regulations.

Education

Bachelor’s in Business, Logistics, or related field

Tools

SAP

GTS

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Waters Corporation in Milford, MA is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to join the Global Trade Compliance team. This role focuses on program maintenance, continuous improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration to support global trade efficiency and supply chain risk management.

You will help coordinate worldwide import‑export compliance activities, ensure adherence to market access requirements, and work with subsidiaries, distributors, vendors, and carriers to keep activities compliant