Trade Compliance Specialist: HTS & COO Focus

Smith & Nephew; United States; Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching Program

Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off

Paid Holidays & Flex Holidays

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Job summary

Smith+Naphew, a global medical technology company, seeks a hands-on Trade Compliance Specialist to support North American customs operations and related compliance activities. You will manage import entry audits, broker collaboration, HTS classifications, and COO determinations, ensuring timely and compliant movement of goods.

The role requires a degree in a related field and 1+ year experience in trade compliance, with on-site work in the United States and cross-functional collaboration across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Economics, Customs Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year in Trade Compliance, Customs Compliance, Import Operations, or related field.
• Practical knowledge of U.S. customs requirements and import entry processes.
• Exposure to Canadian customs requirements is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support customs clearance for import shipments into the U.S. and Canada with complete documentation review.
• Perform post-entry audits to verify classification, valuation, COO, and fees.
• Manage designated customs brokers and monitor accuracy and service levels.
• Perform HTS classifications and support COO determinations with cross‑functional data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

HTS classification knowledge

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business/International Business/Supply Chain/Logistics/Finance/Economics/Customs Administration

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 365

Power BI

Job description

Smith+Naphew, a global medical technology company, seeks a hands-on Trade Compliance Specialist to support North American customs operations and related compliance activities. You will manage import entry audits, broker collaboration, HTS classifications, and COO determinations, ensuring timely and compliant movement of goods.

The role requires a degree in a related field and 1+ year experience in trade compliance, with on-site work in the United States and cross-functional collaboration across