Trade Compliance Consultant

Belcan Corporation; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 85,962,240 - 114,616,320; Full time

Job summary

Belcan Corporation in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Trade Compliance Consultant for a 6-month contract. The role focuses on ensuring the accuracy and compliance of customs and trade data across ACE, broker systems, and internal applications.

You will support post-entry audits, tariff refund initiatives, and data quality improvements while partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 2+ years in trade compliance or related fields.
• Experience with U.S. Customs regulations and import documentation preferred.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy and integrity of customs and trade data across ACE, broker systems, and internal platforms.
• Identify data quality issues and coordinate corrective actions with teams.
• Validate importer data, duties, tariff classifications, and documents for compliance.
• Support post-entry audits and tariff refund initiatives.
• Prepare tariff refund calculations and reporting using Power BI.
• Gather documents for Protests and PSCs, including USMCA data.
• Track liquidation deadlines and support tariff relief efforts.
• Collaborate with Data Management, Purchasing, Brokers, and Trade Compliance teams to improve reporting.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

ACE

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Trade Compliance Consultant
Location: Greensboro, NC (onsite)
Zip Code: 27409
Pay Rate: $30 - $40/hr. (DOE)
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 6 months
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Keyword's: #Greensborojobs; #TradeComplianceConsultantjobs;
Start Date: Immediate

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay range of $30 - $40/hr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Job Summary: A Trade Compliance Consultant job is currently accepting applications. This is a contract opportunity supporting our client's Customs & Trade Compliance team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, quality, and compliance of customs and trade data across multiple systems, including ACE, customs broker platforms, and internal business applications. You will support post-entry audits, tariff refund initiatives, trade reporting, and data quality improvement efforts while partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with U.S. Customs regulations. To be considered for this opportunity, you should have strong analytical skills, advanced Microsoft Excel and Power BI experience, and a background in trade compliance, customs, logistics, or import/export operations.

Trade Compliance Consultant Job Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor the accuracy and integrity of customs and trade data across ACE, broker systems, and internal business platforms.
• Serve as a data steward by identifying opportunities to improve trade data quality, consistency, and compliance.
• Validate importer information, duty amounts, tariff classifications, and customs documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Identify data discrepancies, investigate root causes, and coordinate corrective actions with internal teams and customs brokers.
• Support post-entry audits by reviewing a designated percentage of import entries to verify compliance.
• Prepare tariff refund calculations and reporting using Power BI and other reporting tools.
• Gather and organize documentation required for Protests and Post Summary Corrections (PSCs), including customs entry documents, USMCA documentation, and Section 232 aluminum, steel, and copper purchasing data.
• Track liquidation deadlines and support tariff refund and duty recovery initiatives.
• Collaborate with Data Management, Purchasing, Customs Brokers, and Trade Compliance teams to resolve data quality issues and improve reporting accuracy.
• Develop reports and analyses that support compliance initiatives and leadership decision-making.
• Prioritize and lead data improvement efforts that enhance trade compliance reporting and operational efficiency.

Trade Compliance Consultant Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Logistics, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• 2+ years of experience in trade compliance, customs compliance, import/export operations, logistics, supply chain, or a related field.
• Experience working with U.S. Customs regulations, import documentation, tariffs, and customs entry processes is preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, pivot tables, lookups, and reporting.
• Experience using Power BI to analyze data and develop reporting dashboards.
• Familiarity with ACE (Automated Commercial Environment), customs broker systems, or similar trade compliance platforms is preferred.
• Knowledge of USMCA documentation requirements, Post Summary Corrections (PSCs), Protests, Section 232 tariffs, or duty drawback processes is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with ERP systems or enterprise business applications is a plus.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.