Compliance Trade Specialist

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA•Kennesaw, GA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role you will be responsible for ensuring the organization's import and export activities comply with applicable international trade laws, customs regulations, and internal compliance policies. You will support cross-functional teams by managing trade compliance processes, minimizing regulatory risks, and maintaining accurate documentation to facilitate efficient global trade operations. You will partner with cross-functional teams including logistics, procurement, sales, finance, legal, and operations to minimize regulatory risk while supporting global business growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, International Business, Logistics, Customs Administration, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in international trade compliance, import/export operations, customs compliance, or global logistics.
Strong knowledge of import/export regulations, customs procedures, sanctions compliance, and international trade laws.
Experience with HTS classification, ECCN classification, valuation, and country-of-origin rules.
Knowledge of Free Trade Agreements (USMCA, CAFTA, and others.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with U.S. and international import/export regulations, customs laws, and trade compliance requirements.
Classify products using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), Schedule B, and Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN), as applicable.
Develop and deliver trade compliance training programs for employees and subsidiaries. Serve as a primary subject matter expert on international trade regulations.
Be knowledgeable of and assist in the process, review and generation of Free Trade Agreements; provide support to subsidiaries as required.
Assist with and conduct internal compliance audits and risk assessments. Identify potential compliance gaps and implement corrective actions. Investigate trade compliance violations and develop remediation plans. Maintain records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with legal, finance, procurement, and supply chain teams to support business objectives. Provide guidance to business units regarding import/export activities and trade compliance requirements.
Responsible and accountable to key performance indicators (KPIs) and compliance metrics.
Proactively research and share new regulations and issues related to compliance; advise employees and subsidiaries as needed.
Screen customers, vendors, and transactions against restricted party and sanction lists.