Senior International Trade Compliance Specialist

Uline; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with 6% employer match

Bonus programs

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Tuition assistance

On-site café and fitness center

Walking trails

Job summary

Uline is seeking a Senior International Trade Compliance Specialist to tackle regulatory hurdles, identify tariff savings and expand the reach of its products to international destinations. The role emphasizes on-site work at corporate locations and close coordination with internal teams.

Applicants should bring a background in regulatory compliance and import/export classifications, with strong audit and process-improvement capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of compliance experience.
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified Classification Specialist (CCLS) a plus.
• Previous legal analyst experience a plus.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review product descriptions and technical data to identify import/export classification per government standards.
• Create and administer internal audit processes for accurate classifications and import entries.
• Respond to inquiries from customs brokers, government agencies, customers and vendors for international shipments.
• Research and create processes related to regulatory issues, licenses and government agency requirements.
• Manage trade compliance programs with follow-up, improvements, training and audit readiness.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Import/export classifications

Audit & process improvement

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Corporate Headquarters

12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

Interested in the global economy? Uline is North America's leading distributor of shipping, industrial and packaging materials! As a Senior International Trade Compliance Specialist, you’ll tackle regulatory hurdles, find tariff savings and bring Uline’s high quality products to international destinations.

Careers Packed with Potential.

Backed by 45+ years of success, Uline offers opportunities to grow your career with stability you can count on.

Position Responsibilities

• Review product descriptions and technical data to identify import and export classification in accordance with government standards.
• Create and administer internal audit processes for accurate classifications and import entries.
• Respond to inquiries from customs brokers, government agencies, internal and external customers and vendors for international shipments.
• Research and create processes related to regulatory issues, licenses and government agency requirements.
• Manage trade compliance programs, including follow up, process improvements, internal communication, team training and audit readiness.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3+ years of compliance experience.
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified Classification Specialist (CCLS) a plus.
• Previous legal analyst experience a plus.
• Bilingual preferred.

Benefits

• Complete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one!
• Multiple bonus programs.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.

Employee Perks

• On-site café and first-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.
• Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.

About Uline

Uline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 9,800 employees across 14 locations.

Uline is a drug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening. All positions are on-site.

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