Global Trade & FTZ Compliance Lead

Hamilton Beach; Glen Allen (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Beach is seeking a Senior Global Trade Compliance & FTZ Specialist in Glen Allen, VA. This hybrid role leads HTS classification, country of origin, valuation, and FTZ administration while coordinating with brokers and internal teams to ensure compliant import activity.

You will monitor regulatory changes, support duty optimization, and maintain records across import processes, with collaboration across procurement, planning, and finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Active U.S. Customs Broker License.
• 3+ years of import compliance or related international logistics.
• Proficiency in HTSUS classification, valuation, COO, and broker-entry processes.
• Strong Excel and ERP data handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Own customs compliance and regulatory recordkeeping responsibilities.
• Perform HTS classification, origin marking, and valuation analysis with teams.
• Administer FTZ operations, inventory control and records.
• Coordinate with brokers, forwarders, and internal stakeholders on issues.
• Lead pre-import review and data maintenance for products and sourcing.
• Support duty optimization, exclusions, and FTZ savings tracking.
• Run internal audits and corrective actions for trade entries.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update procedures and controls.
• Provide cross-functional training on customs and FTZ requirements.

Skills

HTSUS classification

Customs valuation

Country of origin

COO/marking proficiency

Excel & ERP data analysis

Regulatory recordkeeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, management, supply chain management, or other relevant discipline

Job description

Hamilton Beach is seeking a Senior Global Trade Compliance & FTZ Specialist in Glen Allen, VA. This hybrid role leads HTS classification, country of origin, valuation, and FTZ administration while coordinating with brokers and internal teams to ensure compliant import activity.

You will monitor regulatory changes, support duty optimization, and maintain records across import processes, with collaboration across procurement, planning, and finance.