Trade Compliance Specialist

About the Role

The Trade Compliance Specialist plays a key role in supporting Amcor’s Global Trade Compliance (GTC) program. This position is ideal for someone with 2–3 years of experience in international trade, logistics, customs brokerage, or import/export operations who wants to continue growing into a broader compliance role. You will work across multiple areas—including customs operations, origin/FTA, classification, and customs operations—while our new global structure matures and long‑term specialization paths are defined.

We are looking for someone who learns quickly, thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment
, and enjoys problem‑solving in partnership with the business.

• Support daily import and export activities, including document review, broker inquiries, and data validation.
• Assist in collecting, organizing, and maintaining trade compliance records required for audits and regulatory purposes.
• Help coordinate with brokers, logistics providers, and internal teams to ensure compliant and timely shipment execution.

• Support the preparation of product classifications (HTS, Schedule
  
  B) and assist in gathering data for final review.
• Assist with Free Trade Agreement (FTA) / origin data collection from suppliers and internal plants.
• Help monitor trade compliance requirements, regulatory updates, and internal policy changes.

• Collect and validate data from internal systems (SAP/JDE) and external sources (3PL, brokers, government portals).
• Support the maintenance of compliance databases, trackers, SharePoint sites, and internal dashboards.
• Assist with compiling trade activity reports, metrics, and KPIs.

• Participate in documenting or updating standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Contribute to the creation of guidance documents, playbooks, and tools used by the business.
• Help identify gaps in current processes and raise improvement ideas.

• Engage with Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Customer Service, and Legal to support trade compliance activities.
• Assist GTC team members with projects and requests as the new organizational model continues to evolve.
• Support training initiatives by helping prepare materials, examples, and communications.

• 2–3 years experience in trade compliance, import/export operations, customs brokerage, international logistics, supply chain, or related field.
• Foundational understanding of global trade concepts such as incoterms, HS classification, customs valuation, origin/FTAs, and sanctions screening.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems, regulations, and internal processes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to act with agility in a dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office / Teams; experience with ERP systems (SAP/JDE) is a plus.

• Experience interfacing with internal stakeholders, customs brokers, or freight forwarders.
• Background supporting manufacturing, logistics, or global supply chain operations.
• Interest in developing deeper expertise in trade compliance, classification, origin/FTA, sanctions, or trade operations.

• Curiosity and a growth mindset — someone eager to build technical knowledge.
• Problem‑solving orientation — not just identifying issues but helping find solutions.
• Collaboration — enjoys working with cross‑functional teams globally.
• Adaptability — comfortable with ambiguity during organizational transition.
• Ownership — takes initiative and follows through.

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing, globally aligned trade compliance function as we refine our structure and expand our capabilities. You will gain exposure to multiple domains, work with highly experienced SMEs, and be part of shaping our future operating model.

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high‑performing Amcor team.
• Our customers grow and prosper…