Trade Compliance Specialist

Gexpro-Service; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gexpro-Service is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist in Brea, CA to support international transactions and ensure compliance with US customs regulations. The role involves screening for violations, classifying materials for import/export, and coordinating with internal teams to prevent clearance delays.

The ideal candidate has import/export or customs brokerage experience, strong communication skills, and a detail-oriented, problem-solving mindset to manage complex trade data and regulatory

Qualifications

• Proficient in common office software and able to communicate effectively via email and calls.
• Self-manage time and resources to handle competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, collaboration with commodity leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving using data analysis to resolve trade compliance issues.
• Able to multitask and maintain strict adherence to trade policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring transactions for potential violations against US Government Policy.
• Classify material for import/export in accordance with US customs regulations (HTS, Schedule B, EAR).
• Work to eliminate customs holds due to incomplete classifications and avoid clearance delays.
• Prepare accurate documentation for international shipments and ensure proper retention.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Communication

Self-management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree or comparable work experience

Tools

QAD

JobBoss

WMS

Job description

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Sourcing Full Time Professional Brea, CA, US

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Requirements:

The Trade Compliance Specialist is responsible for supporting the business on any international transaction or potential import/export commercial opportunity. The ideal candidate will bring import/export or customs brokerage experience, astute attention to detail, exceptional ability to multi-task, self-motivation and problem-solving skills, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Primary Duties:

• Assist in monitoring transactions for potential violations against US Government Policy: Denied party screening, Item Export/Import Classification, Embargoed countries
• Collaborate with business and external resources to classify material for import or export in accordance with US customs regulations, including section 301 and Anti-Dumping and Counter-veiling Duties.
• Work to eliminate customs hold due to material classifications being incomplete. Work with internal teams proactively to avoid clearance delays.
• Assist in accurate and complete document preparation for international shipments, ensuring documents are stored and retained as required.
• Conduct Free Trade and GSP program monitoring and documentation support.
• Proactively communicate trade issues and the effects on the supply chain. Constantly collect and review trade data and news to be on the forefront of issues.
• Attend monthly and quarterly reviews with 3 rd Party Providers (Brokerage and Classification services)
• Ensure accurate data management of HTS, Schedule B, EAR, and standard duty rates within the ERP. Communicate to the field when changes to the HTS may impact duty rates.
• Review and approve/dispute sub-supplier tariff charges

Qualifications:

• Efficient use of a PC, including superior skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and the ability to effectively communicate via email, telephone and web-based presentations.
• Self-Management required. Manages time and resources and balances competing demands to ensure work is completed. Monitors priorities and requests resources appropriately when confronted with changing demands. Demonstrates a positive outlook and remains calm and in control in stressful situations.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills required. Ability to partner with commodity leaders, sourcing specialists, profitability managers, and commercial leaders to effectively communicate trends and recommendations.
• Strong problem-solving skills required. Uses logic and analytical methods to identify solutions resulting in effective problem resolution. Asks effective questions to gather information and data to clarify the details of the problem. Analyzes data, understands patterns and translates into meaningful information. Explores options and utilizes available information to recommend workable solutions.
• Strong ability to multi-task is needed to successfully navigate the role
• Strong attention to detail and strict adherence to set trade policies and procedures is required
• Experience in Trade Compliance / Supply Chain / or International Procurement field preferred
• Experience with QAD, JobBoss and WMS helpful
• Associate’s degree or comparable work experience