Sr. Global Trade Specialist

Wolverine Worldwide•Rockford, MI

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Global Trade Specialist plays a key role in supporting the organization’s global and/or regional trade operations and compliance efforts. This position ensures accurate execution of import and export activities, maintains regulatory documentation, and assists in resolving trade-related issues. Collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners, the Specialist helps uphold compliance with global (and regional) trade regulations while contributing to operational efficiency. This role is critical in maintaining the integrity of trade processes, supporting audits, and identifying opportunities for improvement. Through hands-on execution and collaboration, the Specialist strengthens the company’s global trade compliance framework and supports the trade function's broader strategic goals.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in supply chain management or a related field of business
2-5+ years of related experience in the Global Trade, Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain or finance industry.
Communication: Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication with team members and leadership. Effectively presents and explains data to enable understanding and support actionable business insights.
Professionalism: Ability to build and sustain professional relationships across all levels of the organization, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors. Demonstrates the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Critical Thinking: Uses facts, data, business analysis, deductive reasoning, and sound judgment to draw conclusions and make recommendations.
Process Improvement: Challenge existing processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Adaptability: Shows willingness to learn, embrace change, and adjust to new environments and challenges.
Data Interpretation: Reads, interprets, and draws accurate conclusions from technical or business materials.
Managing Multiple Priorities: Effectively manages concurrent objectives, projects, and activities, making sound judgments on prioritization and time allocation.
Influence & Persuasion: Encourages others to support ideas or initiatives through effective communication and relationship-building.

Responsibilities

Trade Operations Support Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address import and export activity exceptions. Identify both isolated issues and recurring systemic problems and escalate them to senior team members with recommended solutions.
Compliance Support Assist in monitoring and applying international trade regulations to daily operations. Maintain accurate records and documentation for import/export transactions. Support the development and enforcement of internal compliance procedures.
Classification & Valuation Perform initial product classifications using HTS and ECCN codes. Assist in valuation reviews to ensure proper customs declarations. Collaborate with product and supply chain teams to validate classification data.
Process Improvement & Efficiency Participate in initiatives to streamline trade processes and reduce manual work. Assist in implementing automation tools and systems enhancements. Maintain reports and trackers to monitor compliance metrics and operational performance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration Coordinate with internal departments (e.g., Supply Chain, Legal, Finance) and external partners (e.g., customs brokers, freight forwarders) to ensure trade compliance. Communicate with customs brokers and freight forwarders to resolve issues. Support internal stakeholders with documentation and regulatory guidance.
Audit & Documentation Readiness Prepare documentation for internal and external audits. Support responses to government inquiries and assist in implementing audit recommendations. Help update procedures based on audit findings and regulatory changes
Risk Identification & Issue Resolution Identify potential compliance risks in day-to-day operations and escalate to senior team members. Assist in investigations of trade discrepancies or violations. Contribute to mitigation planning and corrective action tracking.
Training & Program Support Support the development of training materials and compliance resources. Help facilitate training sessions for internal teams on trade compliance topics.
Perform duties consistent with the company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies.
Performs other duties as required/assigned by the manager.