Senior Trade Compliance Specialist

Würth Industry USA • Roanoke, VA

19h

About The Position

The Senior Trade Compliance Specialist is a senior member of the Regulatory Compliance team and the hands-on subject matter expert across the full global trade lifecycle. For WIUSA, a U.S. importer of record for fasteners and industrial products sourced worldwide, the role owns day-to-day execution and continuous improvement of customs, forced labor, sanctions, and export control programs. The specialist works independently with minimal oversight, advises business leaders, sister companies, and customers on trade matters, mentors Trade Compliance Specialists, and serves as backup to the Manager of Trade and Logistics Compliance.

The role covers import and customs compliance, export controls and sanctions, free trade agreements and origin, supply chain due diligence, technical leadership, and program governance. Responsibilities include classification, valuation, origin determinations, broker and entry management, trade filings, supplier due diligence, audits, training, and translating regulatory changes into business impacts. Travel is estimated at up to 10%.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive trade compliance experience, with working knowledge across import and export disciplines.
• Direct experience with HTS classification, customs valuation, and country-of-origin determination.
• Experience with export controls (EAR, FTR), sanctions screening, and free trade agreement qualification.
• Proficiency with CBP’s Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), including ACE reports and trade data analysis.
• Knowledge and experience in U.S. import/export regulations, filing procedures, U.S. Customs and Departments of Commerce and State, and trade documentation.
• High standard of professionalism and ethics.
• Ability to lead through influence and make business-based decisions.
• Conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to prioritize quickly, pivot to implement solutions, coordinate across requirements, and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills for business- and customer-focused decision-making.
• Ability to solve problems quickly, creatively, and efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and logistics software and systems.
• Travel estimated at up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent job experience.
• Licensed U.S. Customs Broker, Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), Certified Export Specialist (CES), or equivalent.
• Experience in distribution, industrial products, or fasteners.
• Experience with a global manufacturer or multinational group.
• Preferred teamwork style emphasizing collaboration and humility.

Responsibilities

• Own HTS classification, valuation, and country-of-origin determinations across a high-SKU product portfolio.
• Assist with preparing and submitting binding ruling requests and prior disclosures; respond to CBP Requests for Information (CF-28) and Notices of Action (CF-29).
• Manage customs broker relationships, entry review, post-summary corrections, protests, and duty recovery.
• Monitor and respond to tariff actions, AD/CVD scope, and exclusion opportunities.
• Maintain recordkeeping, reasonable-care documentation, and audit readiness under 19 CFR.
• Perform ECCN classification and license determinations under the EAR, escalating ITAR-adjacent matters.
• Ensure compliance with Foreign Trade Regulations, including AES/EEI filing accuracy.
• Own restricted-party screening, OFAC sanctions exposure analysis, and denied-party escalation protocols.
• Advise on deemed exports, re-exports, and end-use/end-user diligence for international transactions.
• Qualify products under USMCA and other applicable FTAs, including RVC and tariff-shift analysis.
• Manage solicitation, validation, and retention of supplier origin certifications and affidavits.
• Respond to customer origin, duty reimbursement, and certificate requests.
• Execute UFLPA forced-labor due diligence, including supply-chain mapping and detention response.
• Support CTPAT program maintenance and security-criteria documentation.
• Evaluate supplier compliance risk and support sourcing decisions with regulatory analysis.
• Serve as technical resource and mentor to Trade Compliance Specialists; review complex classifications and determinations.
• Act as backup to the Manager of Trade and Logistics Compliance.
• Resolve escalated customer inquiries and complaints with stakeholders across functional areas.
• Draft and maintain trade compliance procedures and work instructions.
• Lead trade compliance risk assessments, internal audits, self-assessments, and remediation planning.
• Lead process improvement and digitalization initiatives for trade compliance processes.
• Own standards for trade-data accuracy in ERP systems, including classification and related licensing/OGA information.
• Build and deliver training for sales, sourcing, logistics, and customer service teams.
• Track regulatory changes and translate them into plain-English impact assessments for executive audiences.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Maternity/paternal leave after 1 year of service.
• Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of service.
• Health benefits and programs, including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Short-term disability and long-term disability.
• Paid time off accrued per pay period, with an additional day earned per year of service.
• 10 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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