Trade Compliance Lead: CBP Expert & Audits

Samuel, Son & Co.; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

SAMACO is seeking a Senior Trade Compliance Specialist with deep expertise in U.S. CBP regulations, customs valuation, country of origin, and import programs.

You will partner with brokers, internal teams, and auditors to strengthen our import compliance program and ensure accurate entry classifications. In this role you will review broker submissions, lead post-entry reviews and audits, develop broker scorecards, and drive continuous improvement across ACE reporting, ISF filings, and related

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of U.S. customs and trade compliance experience.
• Advanced knowledge of CBP regulations, customs valuation, country of origin requirements, customs broker management, and import compliance.
• Experience leading compliance reviews, audits, and corrective action initiatives.
• Experience supporting CBP audits and customs inquiries.
• Experience reviewing and monitoring AES filings.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project leadership skills.
• Experience with ACE reporting and compliance analytics.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME on CBP regulations, customs valuation, origin, and import requirements.
• Support development and maintenance of the U.S. import compliance program.
• Review broker-filed entries for accurate HTS classifications, valuation, origin, and programs.
• Identify classification discrepancies and compliance risks; work with brokers to resolve.
• Lead post-entry reviews and customs compliance audits of broker performance.
• Develop and maintain broker scorecards and KPIs for compliance.
• Monitor accuracy and timeliness of entries and ISF filings.

Skills

CBP regulations knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project leadership

Communication skills

ACE reporting

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in international business, International Trade, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Law, or related field

Tools

AES filings

ACE reporting tools

Job description

SAMACO is seeking a Senior Trade Compliance Specialist with deep expertise in U.S. CBP regulations, customs valuation, country of origin, and import programs.

You will partner with brokers, internal teams, and auditors to strengthen our import compliance program and ensure accurate entry classifications. In this role you will review broker submissions, lead post-entry reviews and audits, develop broker scorecards, and drive continuous improvement across ACE reporting, ISF filings, and related