Senior Trade Compliance Lead — Global Import/Export

Wurth Industry US; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k)

Job summary

Wurth Industry US is seeking a Senior Trade Compliance Specialist to lead and mentor a global trade program. You will manage HTS classification, origin determinations, export controls, and sanctions screening while advising business leaders and sister companies on regulatory matters.

You will own program governance, participate in audits, and drive process improvements across import and export disciplines. A strong background in ACE and FTR is essential, with ability to train and lead teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive trade compliance experience across import/export.
• Direct experience with HTS classification, customs valuation, and country of origin determinations.
• Experience with EAR, FTR, sanctions screening, and FTA qualification; proficiency with CBP's ACE including ACE reports and trade data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own HTS classification, valuation, and origin determinations for a high-SKU portfolio.
• Manage broker relationships, entry review, and duty recovery; respond to CBP information requests.
• Lead governance, risk assessments, audits, and remediation planning for trade compliance.

Skills

US trade regulations

Export controls

Sanctions screening

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Communication

Mentoring/leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Licenses/certifications: CCS/CES/Customs Broker preferred

Tools

ACE

CBP ACE reports

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Wurth Industry US is seeking a Senior Trade Compliance Specialist to lead and mentor a global trade program. You will manage HTS classification, origin determinations, export controls, and sanctions screening while advising business leaders and sister companies on regulatory matters.

You will own program governance, participate in audits, and drive process improvements across import and export disciplines. A strong background in ACE and FTR is essential, with ability to train and lead teams.