Internal Controls & Trade Compliance Specialst

Freudenberg • Durham, NC

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About The Position

Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of internal control, risk, and compliance programs. Assess operational and compliance risks, evaluate internal controls, and coordinate corrective actions to ensure alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Manage import and export compliance activities, including HTS, Schedule B, ECCN, Country of Origin, and Free Trade Agreement classifications. Maintain accurate customs, trade compliance, and master data documentation within SAP and related systems to support audit readiness.

Coordinate internal and external audits, compliance reviews, post-entry audits, and remediation activities. Partner with internal teams, customs brokers, freight providers, and regulatory authorities to strengthen compliance processes and resolve trade-related matters. Monitor regulatory changes, develop compliance reporting and KPIs, and provide employee training to promote a strong culture of ethics, accountability, and compliance.

Requirements

• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in compliance, internal controls, customs, international trade, risk management, or a related discipline.
• Internal controls experience and/or auditing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Working knowledge of import/export regulations, customs compliance requirements, and internal control frameworks.
• Proficiency in Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP ERP or similar enterprise systems.
• Background in manufacturing, supply chain, finance, or global trade environments.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of internal control, risk, and compliance programs.
• Assess operational and compliance risks, evaluate internal controls, and coordinate corrective actions to align with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage import and export compliance activities, including HTS, Schedule B, ECCN, Country of Origin, and Free Trade Agreement classifications.
• Maintain customs, trade compliance, and master data documentation in SAP and related systems to support audit readiness.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, compliance reviews, post-entry audits, and remediation activities.
• Partner with internal teams, customs brokers, freight providers, and regulatory authorities to strengthen compliance processes and resolve trade-related matters.
• Monitor regulatory changes, develop compliance reporting and KPIs, and provide employee training to promote ethics, accountability, and compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level