Trade Compliance Intern

Trade Compliance Intern

Corning is seeking a highly motivated International Trade Intern to support and sustain our critical certifications (CTPAT and OEA) for secure, compliant import/export operations in Mexico and the U.S. This role is strategic to strengthening Corning’s supply chain security, improving compliance processes, and reducing dependency on external consultants.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of CTPAT Minimum Security Criteria and OEA security and customs standards.
• Maintain and update compliance evidence, security profiles, threat assessments, and risk analyses.
• Support secure import/export operations by applying security requirements, ensuring cargo integrity, and managing supply chain security processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams
• Security, Logistics, HR, Finance, Warehouse, IT, and Compliance to strengthen certification sustainment.
• Assist in sustaining certifications and progressively build skills to manage certification processes independently.

Required Education:

• Currently enrolled on bachelor degree for International Trade, International Business, or Supply Chain/Logistics.

Desired Skills:

• Strong interest in Customs, Trade Compliance, or supply chain security.
• Excellent organization, documentation, and follow-up discipline.
• Intermediate Excel skills (evidence tracking, action logs, dashboards).
• Ability to interpret security criteria, compliance checklists, and regulatory requirements.
• Analytical and research skills to understand regulation changes and apply findings effectively.
• Strong communication skills in Spanish and English.