USD| Trade Specialist - Entry

Job Overview

Adecco is hiring immediately for a Trade Specialist with a local client in Austin, TX.

• Ensure U.S. business operations comply with customs regulations and export control laws.
• Participate in import and export operations and process improvements to achieve operational excellence.
• Collaborate with lines of business, purchasing, logistics, service providers, suppliers, and external stakeholders to ensure compliance for import/export transactions.
• Increase knowledge of U.S. import/export laws and regulations.
• Support day‑to‑day operational execution including import/export of products, services, transfer of technical data, and other trade operations.
• Interact regularly with internal stakeholders; provide operational support and guidance on import clearance and export declaration compliance.
• Perform internal self‑assessments to ensure trade compliance activities are executed properly.
• Execute processes, controls, record‑keeping and audit preparation regarding import entry and export declarations.
• Monitor compliance and performance of external service providers.
• Assist in import clearance issues with import ops and customs broker.
• Resolve import/export shipment issues working with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and other third parties.
• Analyze high volumes of data to identify anomalies, gather data, and report to management daily, weekly or as required.

• Proficient in Excel, data analytics and visualization.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to interpret complex data and identify patterns and trends.
• Well‑developed organizational, priority management and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and effective interpersonal skills.
• Customer focus with ability to prioritize, problem‑solve, and multi‑task in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in task execution.
• Ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams and international environments.
• High integrity and discretion.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred experience in highly regulated, high‑tech or semiconductor industry.
• Professional certificates, licenses, Lean Six Sigma and training a plus.

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401(k) plan. Flexibility to choose coverage that meets individual needs. Eligible for paid leave: paid sick leave and other leave required by law, plus holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

$29.00 to $30.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled. Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment; employers who violate this law may face criminal penalties and civil liability.