Global Trade Compliance Specialist (m/w/d)

Job Description

The Global Trade Compliance Specialist supports and manages day-to-day trade compliance activities across imports and exports, with a primary focus on U.S. import compliance and operational execution. This is a hands-on, senior-level individual contributor role that works closely with internal teams and external partners, including U.S. and international customs brokers and external U.S. trade counsel. The role emphasizes execution, internal ownership, and practical problem solving within a established compliance framework. Success in This Role Includes:

• Accurate, timely U.S. import filings with minimal broker rework.
• Clear internal ownership of classification, origin, and valuation inputs.
• Effective handling of CBP inquiries and post entry activity.
• Execution of SAP GTS trade compliance controls, including timely review, documentation, and resolution of SPL screening blocks, alerts, and escalations.

Responsibilities

U.S. Import Compliance (Core Focus)

• Coordinate and oversee U.S. import compliance activities in collaboration with the company's customs broker.
• Review and validate:
  • HTS classifications
  • Country of origin determinations
  • Customs valuation inputs
• Monitor import activity and entry status via Automated Commercial Environment (ACE).
• Support responses to CBP Requests for Information (CF 28), audits, and post entry corrections.
• Support identification and tracking of duty exposure, refunds, and post entry adjustments, in coordination with Finance and external advisors.
• Help identify, assess, and escalate potential compliance risks.

Export Controls & Screening

• Support export compliance processes, including restricted party screening.
• Assist with product classification and export control assessments, including basic EAR classification and license determination concepts where applicable.
• Coordinate with external counsel on complex or non-routine export questions.
• Provide practical guidance to internal stakeholders on export-related requirements.
• Global Trade Compliance Operations.
• Implement and maintain trade compliance policies and procedures.
• Support compliance activities across multiple jurisdictions (imports and exports).
• Assist in developing and delivering internal trade compliance training.
• Ensure trade compliance requirements are embedded into operational workflows.

Systems & Data (SAP GTS)

• Work with SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) to:
• Maintain product classifications and master data.
• Execute and support trade compliance screening processes, including monitoring, investigation, and resolution of SPL screening hits, blocks, and escalation.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency and audit-ready documentation of trade compliance data.
• Drive continuous improvement in data quality and system alignment with business processes.

External Partner Coordination

• Act as a key point of contact for:
  • U.S. and international customs brokers.
  • External U.S. trade counsel.
• Ensure effective communication, follow-up, and implementation of recommendations.

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with:
  • Procurement (supplier data, origin).
  • Logistics (shipping and documentation).
  • Engineering (product and technical information for classification).
  • Finance (valuation and post entry matters).
• Provide practical, business-oriented compliance support across functions.

Other Responsibilities

• Support Global Logistic activities.
• Other duties and projects assigned.

Requirements

• At least 5 years' experience in trade compliance, customs, or global logistics compliance.
• Demonstrated, practical experience with U.S. import processes and customs broker management.
• Experience with SAP GTS and Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) deliver successful outcomes.
• Working knowledge of export controls and sanctions frameworks (including EAR concepts).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple operational priorities independently.

Preferred

• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or project-based environment.
• Exposure to global trade compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience interacting directly with CBP and supporting CBP audits or customs inquiries.
• Familiarity with Free Trade Agreements and origin determinations.
• Familiarity with Israeli or other non-U.S. trade regulations.
• Exceptional oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills enabling communication with professionals and employees at all levels and geographies.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Practical, solutions-oriented problem solver.
• Hands on and execution focused.
• Comfortable working independently while escalating issues appropriately.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to work at a computer, and computer monitor, and use repetitive motion for long periods of time.
• The ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• This position requires sitting ~80% of the time and standing and walking ~20% of the time.
• The ability to work nonstandard working hours (early morning, late evening) is required, due to the different time zone with global operations.