FTZ Trade Compliance Specialist, Transportation & Customs Compliance

PREMIUM GUARD INCORPORATED•Lockbourne, OH

33d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Trade Compliance Specialist, Transportation & Customs Compliance manages day-to-day activities needed to import and export Premium Guard Inc. products in compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, FDA, and USDA regulations and requirements. The role coordinates international shipments, submits ISF filings, tracks shipment milestones, manages shipping documentation, processes FTZ shipments, files export declarations (EEI), manages supply chain security, oversees customs brokers, and verifies customs duties and freight payments. It works closely with internal and external stakeholders, including global colleagues, government officials, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and other international supply-chain professionals. The position supports the company's Importer Self-Assessment (ISA) program and ensures import transactions comply with applicable customs laws, trade regulations, and company policies. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate import records and master data, coordinating import clearance, resolving customs holds and inspections, administering Foreign Trade Zone operations, and managing trade documentation and supply-chain security programs. The role also supports export compliance and logistics-provider management. The position is based at the Columbus, Ohio, or Weirton, West Virginia, location, with hybrid flexibility of two to three days per week on-site. The posting also lists Lockbourne, Ohio, as the job location.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International studies, or a related field.
At least five years of industry experience in trade compliance and/or operations.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate across many departments.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.

Nice To Haves

Recognized professional trade compliance certification requiring recurring continuing-education credits or exam passage, such as NCBFAA CES, CCS, ECoP, or CUSECO.
Licensed U.S. Customs Broker.

Responsibilities

Support management of the company's Importer Self-Assessment (ISA) program to maintain adherence to CBP regulations, mitigate trade risk, and maintain trusted-trader status through ongoing internal oversight.
Ensure import transactions comply with applicable customs laws, trade regulations, and company policies, and maintain accurate import documentation and records.
Coordinate timely customs clearance of import shipments.
Maintain the Import Parts Database in QAD and share master data, including HS codes, country of origin, free trade agreements, values, and FDA affirmation codes, with the designated customs broker.
Use digital resources such as P21 and QAD to manage master data and streamline operations.
Resolve customs holds, inspections, and clearance issues promptly.
Administer Foreign Trade Zone operations, including inventory control, receipt reporting, compliance, inventory reconciliation, and annual reporting.
Review and validate commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, bills of lading, and other import documents.
Maintain records according to company retention policy and U.S. Customs recordkeeping guidelines.
Manage the site's supply-chain security program, including compliance with CBP Minimum Security Criteria, risk assessments, internal audits, partner validations, and employee training on security protocols.
Review and validate export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and bills of lading.
Ensure compliance with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), customs regulations, and sanctions requirements.
Maintain export records according to regulatory retention requirements.
Collaborate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, and government agencies to support efficient import operations.
Support transportation billing, payment verification, and reconciliation of invoices rejected by the freight audit and payment provider.