Trade Compliance Specialist

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Responsible for ensuring Clearfield’s compliance with U.S. export control and import laws and regulations. Interacts with government licensing officers on issues pertaining to Clearfield’s import and export applications and compliance. Provides training to Clearfield employees and identifies processes and procedures for optimal trade compliance within the business. Works cross-functionally to develop and implement policies, manage certifications, stay informed about regulatory changes, and optimize import/export operations.

Identify and communicate risks and develop strategies to address potential issues regarding trade and regulatory compliance.

• Develop and maintain processes and related SOPs to ensure compliance with export laws and regulations.
• Operationalize export regulations and requirements through the development and ongoing management of systemic controls, implementing processes and maintaining performance.
• Support systematic enhancements are implemented while adhering to all regulatory requirements and timelines.
• Maintain and support compliance tools and databases.
• Maintain compliance data ensuring timely updates due to regulatory changes.

• Plans, documents, and implements Trade Compliance Policies and Procedures, as necessary, to ensure compliance with U.S. export and import laws and regulations.
• Provides oversight of all import/export administrative activities related to the Clearfield operations in the U.S. and Mexico.
• With engineering support, conducts jurisdiction and classification analysis of products (against Schedule B/HTS/Country of Origin/USMCA/FTA) for both imported and exported goods.
• Identifies cost saving opportunities related to free trade agreement preferential duty treatment and other tariff programs.
• Advises Clearfield employees on import and export considerations in product development and marketing. Collaborates on the review and approval of sales proposals for compliance with export laws and regulations.
• Collaborates regularly with stakeholders in Mexico on cross border issues.
• Assists with the administration of FTA, TAA, COO, USMCA and other trade agreement programs along with Buy American Act (BAA) and Build America/Buy American (BABA) certification programs, coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Assist on initiatives to maximize duty savings through strategic use of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), Duty Drawback, and other duty reduction programs.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update internal policies accordingly.

• Conduct self-audits and ensures that Clearfield is well-prepared for regular internal export and import compliance audits. Assists employees on executing corrective action related to self-audits.
• Collaborates on ensuring adherence with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administrations Regulations (EAR), Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), INCOTERMS, etc. Provides guidance on import and/or export related shipments to provide reports and notifications to the U.S. government, as needed.
• Maintain records to ensure proof of compliance.
• Preform Conflict minerals reporting functions as directed or needed.
• Prepare reports and documents for internal and external stakeholders as directed or needed.
• Creates and updates Clearfield’s Trade Compliance Manuals, Policies and Procedures as appropriate.
• Prepares and/or revises compliance related forms and business flowcharts.
• Prepare reports and documents for external regulatory bodies as appropriate.
• Prepare and report on all PFAS, REACH/RoHS regulatory requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related technical degree.
• Licensed Customs Broker, Certified Customs Specialist, or working towards license
• 3 years direct experience in international / global logistics support services, regulatory affairs, government relations, and distribution operations.
• Business experience in Global business practices, Export Compliance, Physical Distribution processes, and Supply Chain Management.
• Knowledge and…