Associate International Trade Advisor (CTPAT)

Mohawk Global Logistics Corp•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

CTPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) is the United States’ supply chain security program, designed to protect the U.S. from terrorists, contraband smugglers, and cybercriminals. U.S. companies participate in this program in exchange for receiving benefits from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The Associate Advisor – CTPAT is an important member of the Mohawk Global Trade Advisory team, a group of subject-matter experts who constitute the consultative arm of Mohawk’s international trade business. The Associate Advisor – CTPAT is responsible for assisting with and executing each component of the CTPAT certification and maintenance process. This role serves as a critical bridge between clients, international business partners, and regulatory standards, ensuring that all risk assessments, standard operating procedures, and security profiles, are accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with CTPAT Minimum Security Criteria.

Requirements

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required.
Highly organized and able to effectively manage multiple, ongoing/simultaneous deadlines and multi-stage projects.
Ability to understand and effective manage unique business models and needs, tailoring the approach to each consulting project based on evolving factors and real-time data while ensuring full compliance with a standard set of requirements.
Ability to work within a team structure and as an individual contributor.
Ability to work with clients and represent MGTA/Mohawk in a highly professional manner.

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
1-3 years’ experience in international logistics and supply chain preferred.
CCS/CES certification is preferred.
Experience with CTPAT is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Leading the Risk Assessment process for each client, including distribution, tracking, and processing of supply chain security questionnaires and creating corrective action reports based on questionnaire responses and CTPAT Minimum Security Criteria.
Maintenance of business partner lists and the execution of thorough follow-up protocols, managing multiple rounds of notifications and reminders.
Identifying and tracking business partners’ certification in CTPAT or mutually recognized supply chain security programs.
Updating and creating (as needed) Country Threat Assessments, ensuring assessments are updated on a continuous basis.
Creation and maintenance of cargo flow tables, detailing clients’ supply chain flow from origin to destination.
Maintenance and updating of monthly Power BI reports for key accounts.
Creation and maintenance of client Risk Matrices, assigning risk ratings to business partners and identifying areas of low, medium, and high risk within each supply chain.
Development of written Standard Operating Procedures and training materials for various business entity types, including incorporation of existing documents/procedures (as applicable) and the creation of new policies and procedures needed to ensure 100% compliance with CTPAT Minimum Security Criteria.
Creation of detailed and thorough CTPAT Security Profiles needed to ensure client acceptance into the CTPAT program.
Management of client data within the CTPAT Portal, including account creation and maintenance, uploading of Security Profiles and supporting documentation, SVI lookups and monitoring, and system troubleshooting.
Act as the primary point of contact for clients and business partners regarding CTPAT compliance, leading regular client meets and managing email and phone correspondence.
Providing expert guidance to clients and business partners about the Risk Assessment process.
Providing expert guidance to clients to navigate the complexities of the CTPAT program and certification process.
Represent Mohawk professionally in client engagements and industry forums.
Participate in regular, internal MGTA/Mohawk meetings, including weekly (virtual) and quarterly (in person) meetings, as well as regular touchbases with the Managing Consultant.