Import / Export Specialist – Trade Compliance

Smiths Group • Morton Grove, IL

10d • $70,000 - $78,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This is an execution-focused trade compliance role, not a coordination or administrative position. The successful candidate will be directly involved in the day-to-day review, correction, and management of U.S. customs entries, working closely with customs brokers and internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
This role requires comfort working in the details and managing multiple active issues at once.

Requirements

• 3+ years of recent experience in U.S. import/export compliance or customs brokerage
• Hands-on experience reviewing or filing U.S. customs entries
• Strong working knowledge of: HTS classification Customs valuation Country of origin rules Post-entry corrections
• Experience using ACE; Power BI experience strongly preferred
• Ability to work onsite, Monday–Friday, in Morton Grove, IL
• Strong attention to detail and accountability for accuracy
• This role is not intended for candidates with only academic exposure to trade compliance or those without recent hands-on experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP GTS or similar trade compliance systems
• Knowledge of USMCA or other Free Trade Agreements
• Background supporting manufacturing or industrial operations

Responsibilities

• Review and audit U.S. customs entries for accuracy related to HTS classification, valuation, and country of origin
• Work directly with customs brokers to resolve entry errors, discrepancies, and documentation issues
• Identify, document, and drive post-entry corrections related to duties and compliance
• Monitor broker performance and support corrective actions as needed
• Support clearance activities for goods subject to Section 232 tariffs
• Use ACE reporting and Power BI dashboards to track import activity, trends, and compliance risks
• Conduct internal audits of broker filings and customs documentation
• Partner closely with the existing U.S. compliance team to manage workload and ensure continuity
• Provide practical guidance to internal teams on U.S. import/export compliance requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed