Senior Trade Compliance Specialist

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Neb we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can develop yourself? The Senior Trade Compliance Specialist will play a critical role in supporting customs compliance, tariff strategy, trade analytics, operational compliance programs, customs operations, and continuous improvement initiatives across the United States and Canada. This position combines technical trade compliance expertise with strong analytical capabilities, business acumen, sound judgment, and a process improvement mindset.

• Trade Analytics & Reporting:
  Develop, maintain, and enhance Trade Compliance dashboards, scorecards, and reporting. Analyse large customs and trade datasets to identify compliance risks, trends, anomalies, and savings opportunities. Use Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, SAP and other ERP systems.
• Tariff Classification & Product Compliance:
  Determine and maintain tariff classifications under HTSUS and Canadian Customs Tariff as well as country-of-origin assessments. Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Product Development, and Manufacturing teams.
• Customs Audits & Compliance Monitoring:
  Perform import entry audits and transactional compliance reviews. Identify recurring errors, trends, and process weaknesses.
• Post-Entry Compliance & Duty Recovery:
  Prepare, review, and coordinate PSCs, protests, duty recovery claims, and other post-entry filings.
• Restricted Party Screening & Export Compliance Support:
  Conduct and support restricted party screening activities.
• Customs Clearance Support:
  Serve as the primary backup for customs clearance activities supporting North American operations.
• Cross-Functional Support:
  Support Trade Compliance leadership in engagements with Legal, R&D, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Identify opportunities to improve day-to-day processes, controls, reporting, and operational efficiency.

Bachelor's degree in Business, International Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Logistics, Customs Administration, Engineering, or related field. U.S. Customs Broker License (LCB). Minimum 4 years of experience in Trade Compliance, Customs Compliance, Customs Brokerage, Import Operations, or related field. Working knowledge of U.S. and Canadian customs requirements, HTS classification, customs valuation, country of origin, tariff engineering, entry audits, PSCs, protests, duty recovery.

Strong financial acumen. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 tools.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft Copilot.
• Experience with SAP and/or other ERP systems.
• Experience in medical device, healthcare, or life sciences industry.

Hybrid. Candidates should be based within commuting distance of one of the following locations:
Andover, Massachusetts;
Mansfield, Massachusetts; or Memphis, Tennessee.

10-20% global travel, as business needs require.

• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance:
  Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
• Your Wellbeing:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
• Training:
  Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
• Extra Perks:
  Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $106,500 to $159,500 USD annually. The actual base pay offered to the successful…