Senior Global Trade Compliance Advisor

Wahl Clipper Corporation; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Wahl Clipper Corporation in Sterling, IL is seeking a Senior Trade Compliance Analyst to serve as the trusted expert in U.S. import and export compliance. You will guide the global supply chain to operate efficiently while meeting regulatory requirements, partnering with Sourcing, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Logistics to keep products moving across borders.

The role requires 5–7 years of U.S. trade compliance experience, strong knowledge of CBP regulations, and a proven ability to translate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of U.S. import/export compliance experience, including tariff classification, country of origin, valuation, and FTA qualification.
• Strong ability to perform high-judgment compliance determinations with minimal oversight.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations (19 CFR), CBP rulings, valuation rules, and substantial transformation standards.
• Experience supporting export compliance and related documentation requirements.
• Ability to interpret, apply, and communicate complex regulatory requirements.
• Excellent documentation, recordkeeping, and audit-readiness discipline.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for U.S. import/export compliance and manage high-risk determinations.
• Perform tariff classification, country of origin, substantial transformation, and customs valuation analyses per CBP regulations.
• Support FTA qualification activities and supplier documentation reviews.
• Coordinate duty drawback activities, data validation, broker coordination, and regulatory review.
• Execute export compliance responsibilities including document verification and controls.
• Translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance for the business.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for internal reviews and regulatory audits.
• Collaborate with Sourcing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, and logistics to resolve issues.
• Lead process improvements and strengthen trade compliance programs across the organization.
• Assist with internal and external audits and regulatory inquiries as needed.
• Drive complex trade compliance determinations with accuracy and defensibility.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Regulatory interpretation

Documentation & audit readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Independent judgment

Communication of regulatory concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Trade compliance software

Broker platforms

Job description

Wahl Clipper Corporation in Sterling, IL is seeking a Senior Trade Compliance Analyst to serve as the trusted expert in U.S. import and export compliance. You will guide the global supply chain to operate efficiently while meeting regulatory requirements, partnering with Sourcing, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Logistics to keep products moving across borders.

The role requires 5–7 years of U.S. trade compliance experience, strong knowledge of CBP regulations, and a proven ability to translate