Trade Compliance Specialist (on-site)

ETalentNetwork; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-hire opportunity

Onsite role

Exposure to regulated operations

Job summary

A manufacturing firm is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist in Devens, MA to ensure compliance with U.S. import/export operations. This role involves supporting trade activities, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with various departments to ensure regulatory adherence. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, or 4+ years without a degree, alongside strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers a temp-to-hire opportunity on the day shift in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant trade compliance experience, or 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong analytical and technical skills with the ability to interpret regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support U.S. import and export operations ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
• Maintain and audit division import/export manuals and procedures.
• Manage item master data including HTS classification and COO.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Technical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration skills

Understanding of lean principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience

4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree

Job description

Overview

Trade Compliance Specialist (Temp to Hire) — Location: Devens, MA (Onsite); Duration: 6 Months (Temp to Hire); Shift: 1st Shift.

About the Role

We are seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to support U.S. import and export operations within a manufacturing and aerospace-focused environment. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable trade regulations, internal policies, and procedures while supporting daily trade operations. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with import/export compliance and thrives in a cross-functional, regulated setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support U.S. import and export operations to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies
• Maintain and audit division import/export manuals and procedures
• Manage item master data including HTS classification, Country of Origin (COO), and license status
• Partner with Engineering and Procurement on compliance coding for new products
• Ensure accurate and timely filing of import and export records in accordance with U.S. and international regulations
• Provide Free Trade Agreement (FTA) data to customers as required
• Assist with government licensing applications when necessary
• Ensure proper export of products in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Monitor and manage trade compliance systems and tools
• Ensure adherence to internal trade compliance policies and programs
• Maintain compliance with industry regulations including CTPAT, ITAR, and EAR
• Participate in required annual import/export compliance training
• Promote and support a safe work environment

Collaboration & Reporting

• Reports to the Trade Compliance Manager
• Works closely with Engineering, Customer Service, Contracts Administration, Suppliers, IT, Transportation & Logistics, and Compliance teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant trade compliance experience, or
• 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Strong analytical and technical skills with the ability to interpret regulations and apply them to business processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners
• Understanding of lean enterprise principles and continuous improvement practices

What’s Offered

• 6-month temp-to-hire opportunity
• Day shift / onsite role
• Exposure to regulated import/export operations and cross-functional teams