Duration: 12 Months
Location: Waltham, MA 02453
Work Arrangement: Primarily remote; onsite in Waltham as needed.
Pay: $46.58-53.42/hr.
The Senior Trade Compliance Specialist will oversee import/export compliance activities, ensuring adherence to U.S. trade regulations and company policies. This role will support product classification, customs documentation, export reporting, compliance procedures, and process improvements while partnering with supply chain teams, customs brokers, and management.
Responsibilities
- Classify products under the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and determine country of origin; maintain accurate product databases.
- Coordinate import declarations and customs clearances with customs brokers.
- Review and prepare documentation related to Section 301 tariffs, FDA, TSCA, and anti-dumping/countervailing duties.
- Monitor import/export transactions, troubleshoot Electronic Export Information (EEI) filings, and ensure accurate regulatory recordkeeping.
- Support Free Trade Agreements (FTA), duty drawback programs, and other cost-saving initiatives.
- Maintain and improve import/export compliance policies, procedures, and work instructions.
- Identify compliance training needs and develop and deliver training to internal teams.
- Identify process gaps, recommend improvements, and support strategic projects that enhance compliance and operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with applicable U.S. trade regulations and corporate policies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
- 2-3 years of experience in import/export regulations, plus 1-2 years in supply chain, logistics, order management, or operations.
- Experience with import processes, customs broker coordination, and EEI filings.
- U.S. Customs Broker License strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; familiarity with CBP's Automated Commercial Environment (ACE).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with HTS and ECCN classification, country of origin analysis, and customs valuation.
- Familiarity with restricted party screening (RPS).
- Knowledge of U.S. trade regulations, including BIS, OFAC, DDTC, and U.S. Census requirements.
- Experience with free trade agreements and duty drawback programs.