Remote U.S. Trade Compliance Specialist

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions; Illinois; On-site; USD 87,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Remote stipend

401(k) match

Education support

Safety eyewear reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Bonus plan

Job summary

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions is seeking a U.S. Trade Compliance Specialist to support import/export programs across its U.S. operations.

You will help ensure compliance with EAR, U.S. Customs regs, OFAC, and other agency requirements while partnering with operations, supply chain, logistics, engineering, sales, and customer service to enable compliant international trade. This role requires 3–5 years of experience in U.S.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in U.S. trade compliance and import customs operations.
• Experience with free trade agreements, tariff classification, and valuation principles.
• Ability to manage projects in trade space (FTZ feasibility, landed cost, origin/tariff engineering).
• Understanding of manufacturing operations across disciplines.
• Experience managing self-assessments, entry data reviews, and entry correction procedures.
• Knowledge of HTSUS, EAR, U.S. Customs and Trade regulations.
• Ability to create financial analyses (spends, forecasts, trends).

Responsibilities

• Support export and import compliance across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Classify products, raw materials, technology, and data under HTSUS and EAR.
• Review shipments for licensing, exemptions, and documentation.
• Conduct restricted party screening and sanctions reviews.
• Maintain HTS classifications, origin determinations, and customs records.
• Collaborate with customs brokers and freight forwarders.
• Support internal assessments, investigations, training, and continuous improvement.
• Assist border consolidation and export operations as needed.
• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate business impacts.
• Other duties as assigned commensurate with responsibilities.

Skills

U.S. trade compliance

Export controls

Tariff classification

HTSUS knowledge

Regulatory reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

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

Job description

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions is seeking a U.S. Trade Compliance Specialist to support import/export programs across its U.S. operations.

You will help ensure compliance with EAR, U.S. Customs regs, OFAC, and other agency requirements while partnering with operations, supply chain, logistics, engineering, sales, and customer service to enable compliant international trade. This role requires 3–5 years of experience in U.S.