Trade and Compliance Specialist

About the role

TAI Business Unit is looking for a Trade and Compliance Specialist to guide and support its functions in imports and exports, with a focus on compliance and logistics. The role reports to LRTC (Corporate Compliance), works closely with business units on new business, ensures proper controls in standard processes, promotes operational efficiency, identifies cost-down improvements, evaluates strategic sourcing and uses U.S. Free Trade Agreements.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct formal audits of import and export compliance and identify inefficient or duplicate processes, including logistics.
• Manage new item set-up for compliance requirements (HTS, Schedule B, ECCN, FTA's, PGA's) and audit existing materials.
• Act as lead contact on import and export compliance matters to establish standardization and discipline.
• Develop and update internal and external SOPs.
• Seek cost-recovery opportunities through government programs such as preferential duty countries, drawback and export filing.
• Train TAI's business sections and generate and analyze reports (ACE, IPTR).
• Support standardization and database consolidation for the Trade Management System.
• Work with suppliers and customers to improve import/export processes from compliance and cost standpoints.

Required profile

• Minimum of 2 years' experience; a Bachelor's degree can substitute for experience.
• Knowledge of import and export programs, including Free Trade Agreements, CFR Title 19, ACE, HTS classification and PGA regulations.
• Ability to read, interpret and comprehend regulatory requirements, with good reading comprehension and excellent written and verbal communication.

Required skills

• Knowledge of 19 CFR (CBP rules and regulations)
• HTS classification and Free Trade Agreement compliance

What we offer

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities
• Paid time off and 14 paid company holidays
• Medical, dental and vision benefits with low premiums
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Educational tuition reimbursement