Trade Compliance Specialist

Gexpro Services; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gexpro Services is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to support international transactions and identify export/import opportunities. The role leverages knowledge of customs regulations, HTS data, and trade programs to minimize delays and ensure compliant classifications.

The ideal candidate has import/export or customs brokerage experience, excels at communication, and can manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. This full-time position is based in California.

Qualifications

• Proven, effective communication skills across written and verbal channels.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal abilities to liaise with teams.
• Advanced problem-solving, data analysis and logical reasoning.
• Excellent multi-tasking and prioritisation in dynamic environments.
• Sharp attention to detail and strict adherence to trade policies.
• Experience in Trade Compliance / Supply Chain / international procurement preferred.
• Proficient PC skills including Word and Excel; email and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring transactions for potential violations under US policy.
• Collaborate to classify material for import/export per customs regulations.
• Work to eliminate customs holds by ensuring complete classifications.
• Prepare accurate documents for international shipments and retain records.
• Conduct Free Trade and GSP program monitoring and support.
• Communicate trade issues affecting the supply chain; review data/news.
• Attend monthly/quarterly reviews with third-party brokerage/classification providers.
• Maintain HTS, Schedule B, EAR, and duty rates in ERP; brief field on changes.
• Review and dispute sub-supplier tariff charges as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Associate's degree or comparable work experience

Tools

QAD

JobBoss

WMS

Job description

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.

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

• Proven, Effective Communication Skills
• 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