Trade Compliance Specialist

Title: Trade Compliance Specialist

Location: Georgetown, TX

Duration: Full-time

Compensation: 140-150K

Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

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The Trade Compliance Specialist reports to the Senior Trade Compliance Manager and supports the company's import and export compliance operations. The role helps ensure compliance with customs and other government agency requirements, improves processes, and partners with internal teams and service providers to facilitate efficient inbound and outbound shipments.

• Support product classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) for North America and determine applicable U.S. Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs).
• Perform and improve U.S. export compliance activities, including denied party screening and export license determinations.
• Manage U.S. import and export compliance activities involving HTS determinations, customs valuation and assists, anti-dumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD), Section 232 tariffs, and applicable Lacey Act requirements.
• Review product specifications, bills of materials, and technical records to assess trade compliance requirements.
• Support preparation and submission of import and export documentation, including Electronic Export Information (EEI) filings.
• Assist with country-of-origin determinations, import declarations, and product marking requirements; evaluate free trade agreement opportunities and verify eligibility for preferential treatment.
• Partner with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and internal teams to resolve compliance issues and facilitate shipments.
• Generate and analyze trade data and reports to support internal departments, service providers, and resourcing initiatives.
• Review post-entry and post-export audit results and coordinate timely corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain U.S. import and export standard operating procedures (SOPs), training materials, and workshops for employees and stakeholders.
• Collaborate to meet organizational goals, identify and resolve problems, uphold company values, and complete additional trade compliance projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP or warehouse management systems (WMS) is preferred but not required.
• Ability to manage large data sets, analyze trends, and identify compliance risks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills, with close attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and achieve results independently and collaboratively.
• Clear, effective communication across email, chat, phone, and other business channels.
• Initiative, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a willingness to learn.
• Dependability, punctuality, and adherence to the agreed work schedule, with onsite attendance to support collaboration and communication.
• Availability to adjust work hours when needed, including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.

The physical demands below reflect the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

This role operates in a professional office setting and constantly uses standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and photocopiers. The employee is constantly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The role occasionally requires lifting and/or exerting force up to 25 pounds, with frequent expo