Trade Compliance Specialist - Sumitomo Biorational Company

About Sumitomo Biorational Company

Headquartered in Libertyville, Ill., Sumitomo Biorational Company is the Global Center of Excellence for Biorational Innovation, advancing integrated, science-driven solutions in agriculture, public health, forest health, and environmental markets. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Biorational operates through three divisions:
Agro Solutions, Environmental Health (MGK), and Public Health & Forest Health, leveraging decades of expertise to drive innovation and sustainability for customers worldwide.

Headquartered in Libertyville, Ill., Sumitomo Biorational Company is the Global Center of Excellence for Biorational Innovation, advancing integrated, science-driven solutions in agriculture, public health, forest health, and environmental markets. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Biorational operates through three divisions:
Agro Solutions, Environmental Health (MGK), and Public Health & Forest Health, leveraging decades of expertise to drive innovation and sustainability for customers worldwide.

The Trade Compliance Specialist is responsible for supporting and maintaining the organization’s global trade compliance program to ensure adherence to U.S. Customs regulations 19 CFR, import/export laws, and internal compliance policies. This role supports cross-functional trade operations by overseeing import/export documentation, tariff classification, customs compliance activities, broker management, and regulatory reporting. The position partners closely with logistics, procurement, finance, legal, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and operations teams to ensure compliant and efficient international trade transactions.

• Support the administration and continuous improvement of the company’s global trade compliance program in accordance with applicable U.S. Customs regulations, including 19 CFR requirements.
• Perform and support trade data management activities, including:
  • Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification
  • Country of Origin verification
  • EPA and Partner Government Agency (PGA) documentation requirements
  • Import/export record validation
• Ensure timely processing and reconciliation of Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments and review Periodic Monthly Statements (PMS) for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with preparation and review of Letters of Credit, import documentation, export collection documentation, and customs-related financial transactions.
• Support trade compliance initiatives related to:
  • Duty Drawback programs
  • Free Trade Agreements (FTA)
  • Customs valuation and origin compliance
• Develop, maintain, and support Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for:
  • Customs Brokers
  • Freight Forwarders
  • Import Operations
  • Export Operations
  • Domestic Shipping Processes
• Review shipping and customs documentation to ensure compliance with import/export regulations, including customs entry documentation, EPA filings, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate trade compliance records and documentation in accordance with 19 CFR Part 163, recordkeeping requirements reasonable care.
• Support internal compliance audits, broker reviews, and monitoring activities to ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Logistics, and external service providers to resolve customs, billing, and compliance discrepancies.
• Assist in mapping and streamlining trade compliance processes to improve operational efficiency, standardization, and centralization of compliance activities due diligence.
• Monitor changes in international trade regulations and communicate compliance impacts to internal stakeholders while supporting updates to policies and procedures impacting trade.
• Coordinate and collaborate with customs brokers and freight forwarders to facilitate compliant customs clearance activities for imports and exports.
• Support denied party screening, sanctions compliance, and restricted party screening activities in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Prepare trade compliance metrics, reports, and KPI dashboards for management review.
• Support mapping out trade compliance automation initiatives, process improvements, and system enhancements to streamline areas of responsibility.
• Assist with compliance activities involving government agencies and trade programs, including:
  • CTPAT
  • APHIS
  • EPA
  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
  • Participate in trade compliance training initiatives and help promote compliance awareness throughout the organization due diligence and best practices

• 6-9 years of experience in trade compliance, import/export operations, logistics, customs compliance, or supply chain operations.
• Experience working with international trade regulations and customs processes preferred.
• Experience with SAP, ACE Portal and CTPAT Portal is highly desirable.

• Working knowledge of U.S. import/export…