Trade Compliance Specialist

Main Line Talent Group; Waukesha (WI); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Zohorecruit is seeking an International Trade Compliance Specialist in Waukesha, WI to own our client's international trade compliance program. This onsite, exempt role involves building processes, controls, and training as the program scales, working with Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Quality, and IT.

The successful candidate will serve as the onsite FTZ administrator and will decide on transaction holds when information is incomplete, reporting to the Director of Quality and

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years in import/export or trade compliance.
• HTS, Schedule B, ECCN, and origin rules knowledge.
• Ability to interpret technical product information and software.
• Experience with brokers and government agencies.
• U.S. person or able to access export-controlled information.

Responsabilidades

• Own the international trade compliance program at the site.
• Serve as onsite FTZ administrator and manage holds when needed.
• Develop processes, controls, and training to scale the program.
• Collaborate with Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Quality, and IT.
• Interface with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies.

Conocimientos

Trade compliance

Import/export ops

HTS knowledge

ECCN classification

FTZ administration

ERP systems

Communication skills

Analytical skills

US person

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, international business, logistics, engineering, finance, or related field

Descripción del empleo

International Trade Compliance Specialist

Waukesha, WI (Onsite) | Direct Hire | Salaried, Exempt | $75,000 to $90,000

Job Description

Our client, an established Waukesha, WI manufacturer of high-performance computing systems serving defense and other regulated markets, is hiring an International Trade Compliance Specialist to own its international trade compliance program.

This is an individual contributor role with real authority. There are no direct reports; instead, you’ll personally handle critical compliance work while building the processes, controls, and training that let the program scale, working through partners in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Quality, and IT. You’ll serve as the company’s primary onsite Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) administrator and have the authority to place transactions on hold when information is incomplete or a compliance concern exists. The role reports to the Director of Quality and Compliance, with regular visibility to executive leadership

Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, international business, logistics, engineering, finance, or a related field (equivalent experience considered)
  
• 5+ years of experience in import/export operations, customs compliance, export controls, or international trade compliance
  
• Background in electronics, computer hardware, semiconductors, aerospace and defense, medical devices, or another complex manufacturing environment with internationally sourced components
  
• Working knowledge of HTS and Schedule B classification, ECCN classification, customs valuation, country-of-origin rules, and restricted-party screening
  
• Ability to interpret technical product information, complex bills of material, and software or encryption functionality
  
• Experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies
  
• Sound judgment in identifying, escalating, and resolving compliance risk
  
• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills, with experience in ERP, FTZ, screening, or global trade management systems
  
• Must be a U.S. person or otherwise able to access export-controlled technical information, due to the company’s defense-related business
  

Preferred:

• Direct experience managing a manufacturing FTZ, including weekly entries, annual reporting, and CBP audits
  
• Working knowledge of EAR, ITAR, OFAC sanctions, export licenses, and Technology Control Plans
  
• Credentials such as Licensed Customs Broker, Certified Customs Specialist, Certified Export Specialist, or FTZ Certified Specialist (willingness to obtain an FTZ credential will be considered)