Senior Trade Compliance Specialist

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

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Trade Compliance Specialist is a senior member of the Regulatory Compliance team and its hands-on subject matter expert across the full global trade lifecycle. As a U.S. importer of record for fasteners and industrial products sourced worldwide, WIUSA carries significant customs, forced labor, sanctions, and export control obligations. This role owns the day-to-day execution and continuous improvement of those programs, serves as technical resource and mentor to Trade Compliance Specialists, and advises business leaders, sister companies, and customers on trade matters. Operating independently with minimal oversight, the Senior Specialist also acts as backup to the Manager of Trade and Logistics Compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Import & Customs Compliance
  • Own HTS classification, valuation, and country-of-origin determinations across a high-SKU product portfolio.
  • Assist with the preparation and submission of binding ruling requests and prior disclosures; respond to CBP Requests for Information (CF-28) and Notices of Action (CF-29).
  • Manage customs broker relationships, entry review, post-summary corrections, protests, and duty recovery.
  • Monitor and respond to tariff actions (Section 301, IEEPA, Section 232), AD/CVD scope, and exclusion opportunities.
  • Maintain recordkeeping, reasonable care documentation, and audit readiness under 19 CFR.
• Export Controls & Sanctions
  • Perform ECCN classification and license determinations under the EAR; elevate ITAR-adjacent matters.
  • Ensure compliance with the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), including AES/EEI filing accuracy.
  • Own restricted party screening, sanctions exposure analysis (OFAC), and denied party escalation protocols.
  • Advise on deemed export, re-export, and end-use/end-user diligence for international transactions.
• Free Trade Agreements & Origin
  • Qualify products under USMCA and other applicable FTAs, including RVC and tariff-shift analysis.
  • Manage solicitation, validation, and retention of supplier origin certifications and affidavits.
  • Respond to customer origin, duty reimbursement, and certificate requests.
• Supply Chain Due Diligence
  • Execute forced labor due diligence under UFLPA, including supply chain mapping and detention response.
  • Support CTPAT program maintenance and security criteria documentation.
  • Evaluate supplier compliance risk and support sourcing decisions with regulatory analysis.
• Technical Leadership
  • Serve as technical resource and mentor to Trade Compliance Specialists; review complex classifications and determinations.
  • Act as backup to the Manager of Trade and Logistics Compliance.
  • Resolve escalated customer inquiries and complaints in collaboration with stakeholders across multiple functional areas.
  • Program Governance: Draft and maintain trade compliance procedures and work instructions.
  • Lead trade compliance risk assessments, internal audits, self-assessments, and remediation planning.
  • Lead process improvement and digitalization initiatives for trade compliance processes.
  • Own standards for trade data accuracy in ERP systems, including classification and related licensing/OGA information.
  • Build and deliver training for sales, sourcing, logistics, and customer service teams.
  • Track regulatory change and translate it into plain-English impact assessments for executive audiences.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent job experience
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive trade compliance experience, with working knowledge across both import and export disciplines
• Direct experience with HTS classification, customs valuation, and country of origin determination
• Experience with export controls (EAR, FTR), sanctions screening, and free trade agreement qualification. Proficiency with CBP's Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), including ACE reports and trade data analysis
• Licensed U.S. Customs Broker, Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), Certified Export Specialist (CES), or equivalent preferred
• Experience in distribution, industrial products, or fasteners preferred
• Experience with a global manufacturer or multinational group preferred

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of and experience in US import/export regulations, filing procedures, US Customs and Dept of Commerce and State, and trade documentation.
• High standard of professionalism and ethics.
• Preferred style of teamwork, collaboration, and humility.
• Ability to lead through influence and make solid business-based decisions.
• Applicable conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to prioritize quickly, pivot rapidly to implement solutions, and coordinate across multiple requirements to meet timely deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills to support solid business and customer focused decision making.
• Ability to solve problems quickly, creatively, and efficiently. Possess a high level of attention to detail with strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and with written communications.
• Proficiency with MS Office products, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and logistics software & systems.
• Travel estimated up to 10%.

The Wurth Difference:

• Proactive supply chain solutions customized to your business, your industry
• Industrial products and services delivered with prompt, personal attention
• Inventory management solutions that keep your production line moving smoothly
• Complete program support from initial design, to implementation, training, to ongoing analysis

Why Wurth:

• Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service
• Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service
• Health benefits and programs – medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
• Additional benefits 401(k), short term disability, long term disability
• Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service
• 10 paid holidays

EEOC STATEMENT:

The Wurth Industry North America group of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Wurth will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws.

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