Trade Advisor

Mohawk Global Logistics Corp•Cheektowaga, NY

About The Position

Please note that the salary range referenced is a general guideline only. Salary differentials are based on multiple factors including (but not limited to), geographic location, education/training, years of relevant experience/seniority, merit, qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Mohawk Global considers all of these variables when extending an offer of employment. Who We Are: Mohawk Global is a 350+ person team of logistics and trade specialists dedicated to fulfilling the supply chain needs of our customers with a strong emphasis on customs brokerage, domestic and international transportation, trade compliance, education, and consulting. Our business practices are driven and exhibited daily by our three core values: to ENRICH purposefully, to CARE personally and to DELIVER professionally. To learn more about our core values and what makes us truly unique in our industry, please click here . We pride ourselves in being a highly employee-centric organization that truly puts our people (and clients) first! At Mohawk, these aren’t just words, they are demonstrable values that we put into action by our behaviors each day. We have been certified as a “Great Place To Work” for the past twelve years…see what our people have to say about us here: Mohawk Global - A Great Place to Work! Position Summary: Provide trade compliance-related expertise and compliance project leadership in order to meet the needs of MGTA customers. Provide support for import compliance program needs for clients as assigned. Lead Global Trade Management projects, as needed, to ensure the highest levels of delivered services. Perform training for MGTA clients, as requested, along with other related duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in international Trade, Business, Supply Chain Management or other field preferred
Licensed Customs Broker or minimum 5 years of import experience including knowledge of:
Import Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) and classification (2 years)
Experience preparing and submitting Post Summary Corrections and Protests to CBP
Knowledge of US Customs regulations and compliance procedures
Knowledge of Other Government Agency (OGA) regulations related to import compliance
Working knowledge of the Harmonized Tariff System (HTS-US)
Knowledge of Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN)and Schedule B classifications
Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills
Highly organized
Process oriented
Ability to work with individuals in a team structure
Ability to work with clients and represent MGL/MGTA in a highly professional manner
Working knowledge & capabilities with standard desktop computer tools (MS Office)

Nice To Haves

Advanced skill level of MS Access and MS Excel preferred
Visio experience
Working knowledge of customs compliance database tools and software
Working knowledge of CargoWise
Familiarity with third-party trade compliance tools

Responsibilities

Tariff Classification: Research Part Specifications
Review customers’ engineering systems
Contact customer engineers
Conduct Internet searches
Review Harmonized Tariff System
Evaluate chapter and section notes
Site General Rules of Interpretation (GRI)
Assign classifications and provide/document supporting data
Document Classification Determination
Determine rationale behind classification
Provide/identify information source (i.e., system, engineer, website) from which the product specifications were obtained
Post Summary Correction (PSC) and Protest Management: Entry preparation and submission through CargoWise(PSC/Protest)
Complete CBP inquiries to determine status of filed PSC and protests
Refund Tracking and Distribution
FTA Qualification & Solicitation: Analyze product data and supplier documentation to determine eligibility under applicable FTAs (e.g., USMCA, CAFTA, EU FTAs).
Coordinate with suppliers to obtain necessary origin documentation and declarations.
Maintain records of FTA qualifications and ensure audit readiness