Trade Compliance Specialist - Decatur, IL

Job Responsibilities

• Support external customs audits
• Conduct internal reviews to assess effectiveness and drive corrective and preventive actions.

• Maintain the master list of customs brokers and Powers of Attorney.
• Obtain and analyze declaration data from brokers; identify risks and opportunities.

• Oversee accurate HS classification and customs valuation.
• Ensure compatibility of business strategies with CETC and regulatory requirements (US and relevant Canada cross‑border trade).

• Resolve historical origin/FTA issues and implement preventive measures (USMCA and other FTA).

• Support CETC special projects and drive regional implementation across US and Canada operations.
• Identify opportunities for new CETC projects to enhance compliance and efficiency.

• Support data analytics for trade KPIs and compliance dashboards.

• Strong knowledge of customs legislation with a focus on North America (incl’ Canada).
• Proven experience in trade compliance and internal and external auditing.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex trade data and regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self‑starter who can work independently with minimal supervision and drive initiatives to completion.
• Efficient communicator (written and verbal), adept at stakeholder management and training non‑experts.
• Extensive digital literacy; proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and collaboration tools.
• Professional English language skills.

• Relevant university degree or higher, supplemented by relevant professional training.

• At least 7 years active experience as a customs specialist, working in a large or medium‑sized company. Previous roles should include the filing of customs and excise declarations, internal auditing, data processing, and reporting.

• Will be working in the corporate Customs & Excise Trade Compliance function of the ADM organization.
• Reports to the Sr. Manager CETC Canada.

$53,100.00 - $93,600.00

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on‑site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company‑sponsored training and development resources, such as Linked In Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.