International Trade Specialist

Our client is seeking an International Trade Specialist to serve as a key regulatory expert and advisor within their global supply chain. This is a direct hire opportunity located in the greater Minneapolis area.

This role is responsible for the strategic oversight and tactical execution of export/import compliance programs, ensuring that all worldwide trade activities align with federal and foreign regulations. You will act as a primary subject matter expert, managing critical documentation, tariff classifications, and border crossing transactions to facilitate the seamless movement of equipment and parts.

The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of international trade laws and maintain the independent authority to verify the legality of transactions, providing a vital safeguard for the organization's global operations.

This position offers 30 remote days per year



Education: Bachelor's Degree in business, supply chain, finance, or related field

Experience:

• 4+ year of International Logistics and Distribution experience dealing with customs, freight forwarders and import/export transactions
  
  
• 2+ year of experience with export and/or import regulatory compliance.
  
  
• Experience in performing accurate Tariff Classification

 
location: Hamel, Minnesota
job type: Permanent
salary: $75,000 - 87,750 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
 
responsibilities:

• Perform Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Export Classification determinations under US and non-US regulations
  
  
• Review accuracy of current Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications and a mange HTS master data in ERP system
  
  
• Lead Supplier Solicitation program for FTA participation and prepare applicable Certificate of Origin documentation
  
  
• Perform border crossing transaction for equipment moving between US, Canada and Mexico
  
  
• Prepare and verify trade documentation required for import/export clearance
  
  
• Serve as main point of contact for import/export activity in coordination with our customs broker
  
  
• Have the independent authority to enquire into any aspect of a proposed export or import, verify its legality and the accuracy of the information to be submitted, and stop any transactions when necessary
  
  
• Support special projects that relate to international trade

Compliance

• Perform and analyze transactions for which due diligence indicates areas of risk for trade compliance
  
  
• Conduct audits to assess export/import compliance and assist in determining and implementing corrective actions where necessary
  
  
• Establish and maintain training and audit / assessment programs to ensure implementation and effectiveness of internal controls
  
  
• Assess emerging compliance issues with management or employees to identify the potential impact of future laws and regulations on the organization
  
  
• Collaborative with all departments to ensure they have implemented effective compliance internal controls into their procedures and work instructions and providing trade compliance training.
  
  
• Analyze and interpret export and import regulations and maintain current knowledge of changes.

 
qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors

 
skills: Compliance ExpertiseRegulatory ExpertiseExport/Import ComplianceHarmonized Tariff ScheduleRegulatory FrameworksExport RegulationsInternational Traffic in Arms Foreign Trade RegulationsAuditing and Corrective ActionDenial/Stop AuthorityTrade DocumentationIncotermsFree Trade AgreementsPlanning