Global Trade Compliance Specialist

Ormat

About The Position

The Global Trade Compliance Officer supports and manages day-to-day trade compliance activities across imports and exports, with a primary focus on U.S. import compliance and operational execution. This is a hands-on, senior-level individual contributor role that works closely with internal teams and external partners, including U.S. and international customs brokers and external U.S. trade counsel. The role emphasizes execution, internal ownership, and practical problem solving within an established compliance framework. Success in this role includes: accurate, timely U.S. import filings with minimal broker rework; clear internal ownership of classification, origin, and valuation inputs; effective handling of CBP inquiries and post entry activity; and execution of SAP GTS trade compliance controls, including timely review, documentation, and resolution of SPL screening blocks, alerts, and escalations. The position involves coordinating and overseeing U.S. import compliance activities, reviewing and validating HTS classifications, country of origin determinations, and customs valuation inputs. It also requires monitoring import activity and entry status via Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), supporting responses to CBP Requests for Information (CF 28), audits, and post entry corrections. The specialist will support the identification and tracking of duty exposure, refunds, and post entry adjustments, and help identify, assess, and escalate potential compliance risks. Furthermore, the role includes supporting export compliance processes, assisting with product classification and export control assessments, coordinating with external counsel on complex export questions, and providing practical guidance to internal stakeholders. The specialist will implement and maintain trade compliance policies and procedures, assist in developing and delivering internal training, and ensure compliance requirements are embedded into operational workflows. They will work with SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) to maintain product classifications and master data, execute screening processes, and ensure data accuracy. The role also involves acting as a key point of contact for U.S. and international customs brokers and external U.S. trade counsel, and collaborating closely with Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, and Finance to provide business-oriented compliance support.

Requirements

At least 5 years’ experience in trade compliance, customs, or global logistics compliance
Demonstrated, practical experience with U.S. import processes and customs broker management
Experience with SAP GTS and Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) deliver successful outcomes
Working knowledge of export controls and sanctions frameworks (including EAR concepts)
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple operational priorities independently

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or project-based environment
Exposure to global trade compliance across multiple jurisdictions
Experience interacting directly with CBP and supporting CBP audits or customs inquiries
Familiarity with Free Trade Agreements and origin determinations
Familiarity with Israeli or other non-U.S. trade regulations
Exceptional oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills enabling communication with professionals and employees at all levels and geographies
Strong organizational and follow up skills
Practical, solutions-oriented problem solver
Hands on and execution focused
Comfortable working independently while escalating issues appropriately

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee U.S. import compliance activities in collaboration with the company’s customs broker
Review and validate HTS classifications
Review and validate Country of origin determinations
Review and validate Customs valuation inputs
Monitor import activity and entry status via Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)
Support responses to CBP Requests for Information (CF 28), audits, and post entry corrections
Support identification and tracking of duty exposure, refunds, and post entry adjustments, in coordination with Finance and external advisors
Help identify, assess, and escalate potential compliance risks
Support export compliance processes, including restricted party screening
Assist with product classification and export control assessments, including basic EAR classification and license determination concepts where applicable
Coordinate with external counsel on complex or non-routine export questions
Provide practical guidance to internal stakeholders on export-related requirements
Implement and maintain trade compliance policies and procedures
Support compliance activities across multiple jurisdictions (imports and exports)
Assist in developing and delivering internal trade compliance training
Ensure trade compliance requirements are embedded into operational workflows
Work with SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) to maintain product classifications and master data
Execute and support trade compliance screening processes, including monitoring, investigation, and resolution of SPL screening hits, blocks, and escalation
Ensure accuracy and consistency and audit-ready documentation of trade compliance data
Drive continuous improvement in data quality and system alignment with business processes
Act as a key point of contact for U.S. and international customs brokers
Act as a key point of contact for External U.S. trade counsel
Ensure effective communication, follow up, and implementation of recommendations
Work closely with Procurement (supplier data, origin)
Work closely with Logistics (shipping and documentation)
Work closely with Engineering (product and technical information for classification)
Work closely with Finance (valuation and post entry matters)
Provide practical, business-oriented compliance support across functions
Support Global Logistic activities
Other duties and projects assigned