Trade Compliance Specialist

Employbridge; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Employbridge is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to support import/export operations and ensure compliance with U.S. and international trade regulations.

You will partner across supply chain, production control, procurement, freight forwarders, and government agencies to drive best practices in global trade compliance. The role involves developing procedures, conducting HTS classifications, auditing entries, and providing training to internal teams.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting import/export compliance or international trade operations.
• Familiarity with FTZ requirements and trade compliance processes.
• Knowledge of HTS classification and harmonized system.
• Working knowledge of ACE and EAR regulations.
• Experience with customs audits and trade documentation.
• ERP system experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain import/export compliance procedures and work instructions.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. government and international import/export regulations.
• Communicate with freight forwarders and customs brokers to facilitate efficient international shipments.
• Research trade regulations and implement process improvements to maintain ongoing compliance.
• Provide compliance training and guidance to internal teams across the organization.
• Classify products using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS).
• Audit customs entries to ensure accurate tariff classifications, country of origin declarations, and trade documentation.
• Perform AD/CVD analyses.
• Support audits and documentation requests from government agencies.
• Review brokerage invoices for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage and improve Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) processes.
• Prepare and process Duty Drawback claims.
• Ensure compliance with CTPAT requirements and security standards.
• Partner with customer service and internal stakeholders to support global trade activities.

Skills

Trade compliance

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Written & verbal communication

Presentation skills

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

A leading global manufacturing organization is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to support import/export operations and ensure compliance with U.S. and international trade regulations. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with supply chain, production control, procurement, freight forwarders, and government agencies while helping drive best practices across global trade compliance activities.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain import/export compliance procedures and work instructions.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. government and international import/export regulations.
• Communicate with freight forwarders and customs brokers to facilitate efficient international shipments.
• Research trade regulations and implement process improvements to maintain ongoing compliance.
• Provide compliance training and guidance to internal teams across the organization.
• Classify products using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS).
• Audit customs entries to ensure accurate tariff classifications, country of origin declarations, and trade documentation.
• Perform Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duty (AD/CVD) analyses.
• Support audits and documentation requests from government agencies.
• Review brokerage invoices for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage and improve Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) processes.
• Prepare and process Duty Drawback claims.
• Ensure compliance with CTPAT requirements and security standards.
• Partner with customer service and internal stakeholders to support global trade activities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting import/export compliance, customs compliance, or international trade operations.
• Understanding of Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) and related compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of HTS classification and the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System.
• Working knowledge of ACE (Automated Commercial Environment) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Experience with customs audits, trade documentation, and compliance reporting.ERP system experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to play a critical role in a global supply chain environment.
• High-visibility position with cross-functional interaction across operations, logistics, procurement, and customer service.
• Stable and growing manufacturing organization.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on trade compliance strategy and process improvement.
• Comprehensive benefits and long-term career growth potential.

If you have experience in customs compliance, import/export operations, FTZ management, HTS classification, or global trade compliance, we'd like to hear from you.