Trade Compliance Specialist

Job Title –Trade Compliance Specialist Company Location – Near Fullerton, CA

100% On-site

Direct Hire

Integr8staff seeks a Trade Compliance Specialist in near Fullerton, CA.

• Administers and supports the company's export and import compliance program while exercising independent judgment on complex trade compliance matters
• interprets U.S. and international trade regulations, oversight of import/export transactions, government licensing, trade compliance recordkeeping, cross-functional coordination, mentoring junior personnel, and supporting continuous compliance improvements.
• Analyze complex import/export transactions for compliance with ITAR, EAR, OFAC, Customs Regulations, FTR, and anti-boycott regulations.
• Review restricted party screening, end-user/end-use reviews, Know Your Counter party documentation, and red flag analysis.
• Prepare, submit, and manage export licenses, permits, ATA Carnets, and other government authorizations.
• Perform HTS classification, ECCN review, customs valuation, country of origin, and duty analysis.
• Review and approve international shipping documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, air waybills, etc.
• Manage customs brokers and freight forwarders, including performance, resolution, and compliance.
• Support USMCA qualification, certification, and origin requirements.
• Support cross-border U.S./Mexico trade activities and Mexico manufacturing operations.
• Analyze contracts, purchase orders, and sales orders for trade compliance risk.
• Produce reports using ERP/MRP and trade compliance systems.
• Monitor trade compliance recordkeeping and assist with audits, procedure updates, and regulatory changes.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Trade Compliance Administrators and other team members.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards and perform other duties as assigned.

• 5+ years' related work experience or equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• Experience supporting Mexico manufacturing operations (IMMEX preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in business, International Relations, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong import compliance experience, including U.S. Customs regulations, HTS classification, and duty analysis .
• Experience managing customs brokers and freight forwarders, including performance, issue resolution, and compliance oversight.
• Working knowledge of USMCA, including qualification, certification, and origin requirements
• Cross-border U.S./Mexico trade experience, including customs procedures and logistics
• Experience with export licensing under both the ITAR and EAR, including license applications, exemptions/exceptions, and export authorization management
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Shipping, Supply Chain, Sales, and Operations
• Aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing experience
• Experience in compliance, logistics, or international trade is preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
• 10% travel internationally.

Only Local candidates will be considered
- Position does not offer relocation or visa sponsorship