Trade Compliance Specialist

Olympus Corporation of the Americas; United States; Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

401(k) Match

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Olympus Corporation of the Americas is seeking a Trade Compliance Supply Chain professional to support US customs and the CMSO organization. The role focuses on compliant import operations, audits, reporting, and documentation management to uphold high service standards across the enterprise.

The position involves daily interaction with cross-functional teams, alignment with SOPs, and occasional travel. It offers hybrid work arrangements at multiple US locations and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in a trade compliance role.
• Knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations.
• Awareness of FTAs, tariffs, duties and cost impact.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and trade management software.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly entry audits and implement corrective actions.
• Support valuation reconciliation and reporting to customs.
• Support Import Recordkeeping activities.
• Maintain Trade Compliance framework documents (SOPs, WI, job aides).
• Initiate Post Summary Corrections or Protests with customs broker.
• Process supplier payment requests and issue POs as needed.
• Contribute to ad hoc activities or projects.

Skills

Data analysis

US Customs regulations

Trade compliance

ERP systems

Excel advanced

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Foreign Trade

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Working Location: Massachusetts, Westborough; Pennsylvania, Center Valley

Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling.

Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

Learn more about Life at Olympus: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers .

Job Description

This role is responsible for supporting the Trade Compliance Supply Chain team and Assoc Manager Trade Compliance Supply Chain in multiple customs related activities, mainly in the United States and occasionally supporting other countries in the Americas.

This role is a key contributor to Olympus CMSO organization, supporting the efficient, compliant, and accurate management of the import process, enabling the timely value reconciliation review and reporting to US customs, review and maintain relevant Trade Compliance processes and documentation, employee training and post-entry audits.

This role safeguards operational integrity and adherence to regulations and good practice and drives efficient import operations and contributes to high service standards across the organization.

Job Duties

• Perform monthly entry audits, document findings and follow up with any corrective action (e.g. Post summary corrections, root cause preventive actions)
• Support Customs valuation reconciliation activities and reporting to customs.
• Support with Import Recordkeeping activities
• Review and Maintain relevant Trade Compliance framework (SOPs, Work Instructions, job aides)
• Initiate Post Summary Corrections or Protests with the customs broker.
• Initiate and manage payment requests to suppliers, including issuing purchase orders and obtaining payment authorizations, where required
• Support with any other ad hoc activity or project as assigned

Job Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience working in a trade compliance role.
• Ability to analyze trade data, identify trends, and recommend process improvements.
• Knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations.
• Awareness of free trade agreements, tariffs, duties, and their impact on cost and compliance.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation, customs procedures, and compliance standards for international shipments.
• Knowledge of enterprise resource planning systems, such as: Oracle. SAP.
• Knowledge of trade management software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially advanced Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in performing tasks.
• Travel 10% of time.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Foreign Trade, or a similar field.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

• Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
• 12 Paid Holidays
• On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Connected Culture you can embrace:

• Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
• Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
• Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
• Paid Educational Assistance

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefits and incentives: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks .

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position in this location is $71,459.00 - $96,468.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in‑class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com .

You Belong at Olympus

We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles. We believe in fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish. We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to Olympus to apply.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations: Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail]. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

Let’s realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Pennsylvania (US-PA) || Center Valley || Compliance