Trade Compliance Specialist - Decatur, IL

Illinois Ag; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Ag is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist in Decatur, IL to support customs audits, oversee HS classification, and manage trade compliance effectively. The role demands a strong understanding of customs legislation, at least 7 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in MS Office.

The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator and able to work independently, contributing to a diverse and inclusive work environment at Illinois Ag.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years experience as a customs specialist in a medium or large company.
• Experience in filing customs and excise declarations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support external customs audits and conduct internal reviews.
• Maintain the list of customs brokers and analyze declaration data.
• Oversee accurate HS classification and customs valuation.
• Resolve historical origin/FTA issues and implement preventive measures.
• Support data analytics for trade KPIs and compliance dashboards.

Skills

Strong knowledge of customs legislation

Proven experience in trade compliance

Strong analytical skills

Excellent organizational skills

Effective communicator

Extensive digital literacy

Education

Relevant university degree or higher

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Job description

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