Trade Compliance Specialist

Trade Compliance Specialist

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance:

• Monitor and interpret international trade regulations, including export/import laws, tariffs, and sanctions.
• Ensure compliance with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations, and other relevant trade laws.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Prepare and maintain all necessary documentation for import/export activities.
• Ensure accurate classification of products (MEX)
• File necessary export/import declarations and licenses with government agencies.

Internal Audits and Training:

• Identify and address areas of non-compliance
• Develop trade compliance procedures.

Risk Management:

• Evaluate and mitigate risks related to import/export activities.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with internal departments, including legal, logistics, procurement, and finance, to ensure compliance with trade regulations.
• Serve as a point of contact for customs brokers, freight forwarders, and other external partners.
• Respond to trade compliance inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in Trade Compliance and Customs.
• Experience with MEX and U.S. export/import regulations and international trade laws.
• Experience supporting an IMMEX manufacturing operation.
• Experience with temporary imports and customs inventory controls.
• Knowledge of Annex 24 and Annex 30 processes.
• Experience reviewing Mexican customs declarations and supporting documents.
• Experience with SAP, Prisma, or other customs management systems.
• Knowledge of USMCA certificate review and origin documentation.
• Experience working with Mexican customs brokers and cross-border logistics providers.

Skills

• Strong understanding of international trade regulations and compliance requirements.
• Basic understanding of tariff classification, country of origin, customs valuation, Incoterms, and import restrictions.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the management of an IMMEX
• Knowledge of global trade management systems and ERP systems.