Trade Compliance Specialist

IPG Photonics; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the high-tech sector is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist for a remote contract role. The position focuses on import compliance with opportunities for permanent placement based on team fit. Responsibilities include customer screening, HTS classification, and maintaining compliance with global customs regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in trade compliance or customs roles.
• Experience in high-tech or regulated industries preferred.
• Proficiency in import compliance and trade regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings of customers for trade compliance.
• Perform HTS classification for accurate tariff compliance.
• Verify country of origin for products in compliance with trade laws.

Skills

HTS classification

Customer screening

Global customs procedures

Country of origin determination

Education

Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or International Trade

Job description

Job Overview:
We are seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist (contract) with a strong background in both import and export, with a heavier focus on the import side. This is a remote contract position with the potential for permanent placement if the candidate is a good fit within the team. The ideal candidate will have experience with customer screening, HTS classification, country of origin determination, and global customs, along with a solid understanding of export classification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Customer Screening/Due Diligence: Conduct screenings of customers in compliance with global trade regulations and ensure due diligence processes are in place for high-risk entities.
• HTS Classification: Perform HTS classification for a wide range of products to ensure accurate tariff compliance and to optimize duty savings.
• Country of Origin: Determine and verify the country of origin for products, ensuring compliance with trade laws and regulations.
• Global Customs Experience: Apply knowledge of global customs procedures, regulations, and trade agreements to facilitate international trade operations.
• Export Classification: While the focus is on import compliance, some experience with export classification and the ability to manage export documentation is preferred.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Must have prior experience in high-tech or highly regulated industries (e.g., Defense, Aerospace, Semiconductor).
• Candidates with a background in the semiconductor industry are particularly preferred.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Import Compliance, including HTS classification, country of origin determination, and global customs.
• Exposure to Export Classification is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Experience in Customer Screening and Due Diligence related to trade compliance.
• Industry Experience: Must come from a high-tech or highly regulated industry (Defense, Aerospace, Semiconductor industries are strongly preferred)
• Skills: Proficiency in HTS classification, customer screening, global customs procedures, and country of origin determination.
• Work Experience: 3+ years of experience in trade compliance or customs roles, with a focus on import compliance.
• Education: A degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, or a related field is preferred.