Trade Compliance Supervisor

Nordson Corporation; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson Packaging is seeking an experienced trade compliance professional to maintain, enhance, and execute programs ensuring import/export integrity across our global footprint.

You will serve as a SME for EEI audits, HTS/ECCN classification, C-TPAT initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration with logistics, customs brokers, and product teams to assess risk and drive cost-effective compliance improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Trade or related field is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in trade compliance is preferred.
• Licensed customs broker is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for import/export compliance and advise on policies and procedures.
• Ensure business activities comply with export control laws and Nordson policies.
• Provide documentation for EEI audits and corrective actions.
• Develop standard work documentation for export processing and related topics.
• Develop and conduct import/export training as needed.
• Develop import/export compliance KPIs and monitor performance.
• Assist with HTS/ECCN code assignments for products.
• Support C-TPAT audits and certify compliance remains intact.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and communicate actions.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders to optimize global logistics.

Skills

Trade compliance

EEI audits

Export controls

HTS/ECCN classification

C-TPAT

Education

Bachelor’s degree in International Trade

Licensed customs broker

Job description

Nordson Packaging, a global leader in Packaging, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.

Summary Of The Role

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for maintaining, further developing, and executing initiatives to ensure a robust Trade Compliance Management Program.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for import & export compliance, providing advice and guidance on compliance, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure that the activities of the business unit comply with applicable import & export control laws and regulations, as well as requirements set forth in the Export Management and Compliance Program and Nordson’s Internal Customs Policies and Import Procedures Manual.
• Provide documentation for and respond to corrective actions associated with EEI audits.
• Develop and maintain standard work documentation relative to import & export transactions and documentation processing, and other export process related subject matters.
• Develop and conduct import & export related training as needed.
• Develop import & export compliance KPIs.
• Assist with assignment of HTS and ECCN codes to new and existing products.
• Assist with completion of C-TPAT audits and implementation of initiatives to ensure C-TPAT certification is maintained.
• Stay abreast of changes to import & export control laws and regulations; communicate and ensure appropriate action is taken to stay in compliance.
• Review/analyze rejected freight bills for resolution and ensure they are coded with the correct general ledger codes prior to approval.
• Process export documentation for Certificates of Origin/Compliance/Quality, and ITAR
• Perform research and special projects as assigned.
• Drive continuous improvement ensuring best practice sharing and constant drive for cost excellence.
• Assist with processing Duty Drawbacks for imported/excisable material used in the manufacture of exported goods.
• Work closely with Nordson’s Freight Forwarders to coordinate freight movement to meet delivery expectations across global supply chain. Supports strategic initiatives in coordination with the Corporate Logistics function.
• Responsibilities will include managing multiple projects, contributing knowledge and developing leaders, performing analysis, developing solutions, justifying investments, managing implementation of projects, integrating systems with processes, providing training, and measuring results. Manage, mentor and develop Import/Export Analysts and Export Coordinators.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, or related field preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience in trade compliance related field
• Licensed customs broker a plus

About Nordson Packaging

Nordson Packaging is the leader in precision dispensing, fluid management, and related technologies. We serve the Packaging end market to improve production efficiency and product quality for a variety of packaging manufacturing processes. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson Packaging is a global team that works to create technology that helps efficiently apply adhesives to meet both form and function for a wide variety of packaging applications like tankless technology, self-diagnostic and intuitive touch-screen controls, auto-fill technology, clean-cutoff and self-cleaning applicators, and pattern generation controls. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you're just beginning your career or you're a seasoned professional, there's a place for you to belong at Nordson Packaging. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career.