Global Trade Associate

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Are you ready to continue to advance your career in global trade while helping ensure the compliant movement of goods across international borders? IFF is a global leader in food ingredients, flavors, fragrances, and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Support customs operations for the United States and Canada. Coordinate import clearance activities and customs broker inquiries. Familiarity with customs regulations, country of origin, free trade agreements, and customs documentation requirements. Review customs entries and support post-entry activities. Assist with duty drawback and duty recovery programs. Monitor customs holds, examinations, and government agency requests. Support trade compliance, sanctions screening, and export control processes.

Support SAP, SAP GTS and related trade compliance systems; prepare compliance reporting including ACE and CARM reporting. Support audits, procedures, training, and continuous improvement initiatives. Assist with Free Trade Agreement qualification support and record retention requirements. Coordinate collection and maintenance of trade compliance documentation from internal and external stakeholders. Support trade controls operations, including denied party screening, sanctions screening, and export control process execution, as part of the role's scope from the beginning, with training and guidance provided by regional or global trade compliance leadership.

Support global trade controls activities beyond North America where needed, including process execution, documentation, follow-up, and coordination with internal stakeholders. Maintain audit-ready files and compliance records in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

1-3 years of experience in trade compliance, customs operations, logistics, supply chain, import/export operations, or a related field. Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, Finance, Economics, or related fields. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience supporting customs compliance activities. Ability to maintain accurate compliance records.

Competitive Benefits (US):
Competitive compensation, annual incentive opportunities, and comprehensive health and wellness programs. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation, holidays, 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity/paternity), and an annual bonus plan. IFF was also recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Perks & Benefits. Diversity & Inclusion (US): IFF has been recognized previously in the US on the Disability Equality Index® – Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion

Innovation: Gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies and trailblazing advancements in food ingredients solutions and protection. Meaningful work helping advance solutions for the food ingredients industry. Global

Collaboration:

Be part of a global organization that values innovation, creativity, and collaborating amongst our diverse, cross-functional teams. Sustainability:
Contribute to solutions that support a safer, healthier, and more sustainable world. IFF was recognized on the Forbes Net Zero Leaders 2026 list within the chemicals/materials sector.

The salary range for this position is $85,000-$100,000 base salary, depending on candidate experience and relevancy to the position and other factors determined by the hiring team in their decision.

For your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is…