Trade Compliance Specialist

Gilman Partners; Monroe (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Generous time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

CSafe is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist at its World Headquarters in Monroe, Ohio. You will own customs, import/export, and trade compliance for CSafe products moving across borders, coordinating with brokers and regulators to keep shipments compliant and moving efficiently.

Responsibilities include policy implementation, training, classification reviews, and collaboration with Freight Forwarders and internal teams. A strong background in HTS, CBP procedures, and Excel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Minimum 3+ years as a Licensed Customs Broker.
• Strong grasp of international shipping and import/export compliance.
• Familiarity with HTS, Schedule B, and GRIs.
• Experience with CBP and ACE/CROSS systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage imports/exports and overall trade compliance for CSafe products.
• Handle classification, valuation, and documentation; support audits.
• Develop and deliver trade compliance training to teams.
• Collaborate with Freight Forwarders, Brokers, and regulators.
• Monitor tariff changes and regulatory developments and adapt processes.

Skills

Licensed Customs Broker

International shipping compliance

HTS / Schedule B knowledge

US customs regulations (19 CFR)

CBP processes & ACE/CROSS familiarity

Trade compliance training design

Ocean freight / logistics

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

ACE

CROSS

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• Do you want to be the trade compliance expert who ensures critical, life-saving healthcare shipments move seamlessly across international borders while navigating complex global regulations?
• Are you passionate about solving complex import/export challenges and building scalable compliance practices that support global growth?
• Do you want to own trade compliance for a market leader in cold chain solutions, influencing processes, training teams, and ensuring products reach customers around the world efficiently and compliantly?

ABOUT THE COMPANY

CSafe is a global leader in temperature-controlled shipping solutions and offers the most comprehensive suite of thermal shipping solutions for pharmaceutical cold chain shipping needs around the world to ensure patients receive the medicines and treatments they need. In addition to key acquisitions, CSafe has operations in more than 70 locations worldwide to ensure product availability and continues to fulfil their founders’ mission to provide patients around the world with access to viable, life-enhancing pharmaceuticals. With a “client-first” focus, deep industry expertise and commitment to innovation, CSafe continues to deliver industry-leading products and provides an end-to-end portfolio including active and passive bulk air cargo, parcel, cell and gene and specialty last-mile use cases. Their world class team operates with curiosity, humility, accountability, and entrepreneurial spirit to deliver on their vision and mission.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

CSafe is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist (TCS) to join our Logistics team at our World Headquarters in Monroe, Ohio. This position owns customs, import and export, and trade compliance for CSafe products moving across international borders, working through customs and regulatory issues to keep shipments compliant and moving efficiently.

Key responsibilities span program compliance, classification, valuation, brokers and documentation, training, and cross-functional collaboration, as detailed below. This role reports to the Director of Logistics Manage day-to-day import and export compliance activities and documentation.

• Review and validate commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and customs templates for accuracy. Support internal and external customs audits including CBP Focused Assessments.
• Perform HTS and Schedule B classification reviews; applying GRIs to resolve ambiguities, and monitor changes to applicable schedules and regulations. Maintain and audit the classification database, using ACE reporting to support classification audits.
• Implement, maintain, and drive adoption of trade compliance policies covering valuation, classification, country of origin, trade agreements, and recordkeeping, aligned to CBP Informed Compliance standards.
• Prepare and submit binding ruling requests to CBP and equivalent foreign authorities.
• Support preferential trade program qualifications such as USMCA and monitor AD/CVD determinations.
• Research and establish customs clearance processes for CSafe products entering new countries; partnering with Freight Forwarders, Customs Brokers and Customs officers to determine import requirements and build repeatable clearance procedures for new markets.
• Monitor changes in global tariffs, trade agreements, and regulatory developments, and assess their impact on CSafe’s import/export operations and cost structure.
• Provide continuous training to departments subject to import and export compliance requirements and maintain related training materials.

IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration or related field.
• 3+ years’ experience as a Licensed Customs Broker (LCB)
• Strong understanding of international shipping and import and export compliance
• Working knowledge of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and classification methodology, with experience preparing or supporting binding ruling submissions to CBP or an equivalent authority
• Familiarity with U.S. customs regulations (19 CFR) and CBP resources such as the Customs Rulings Online Search System (CROSS) and the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)
• Experience designing or delivering trade compliance training programs a plus.
• Experience in ocean freight, shipping container management or aviation related manufacturing a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Superior analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills, with persistent attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Proven ability to work cross functionally, negotiate effectively, and drive results with minimal supervision
• Ability to collaborate cross functionally with Engineering, Procurement, Legal, Regulatory, and other internal teams to support classification and compliance decisions
• Excellent team, communication, organizational, and presentation skills
• Comfortable and experienced working in a dynamic and fast paced environment

THE PAYOFF

CSafe fosters an exciting, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that promotes personal and professional growth.They encourage feedback, foster trust, and support a culture of inclusion where everyone’s voice matters. Be part of a growing industry by joining a forward-thinking team in the rapidly expanding temperature-controlled shipping sector. CSafe also offers a competitive health benefit package and a very generous time off benefit.

OUR COMMITMENT TO CANDIDATES

Gilman Partners is committed to strengthening leadership teams and elevating talent in our communities—and that means all qualified applicants will receive consideration.