Trade Compliance Engineer

Xylem • Texarkana, AR

2d • $65,000 - $68,000

About The Position

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions. Build a career with a stable global company while making an impact locally. Smith-Blair, part of Xylem, is looking for a Trade Compliance Engineer / Officer to join our team in Texarkana. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-driven professional who enjoys working across supply chain, logistics, purchasing, and international trade to help keep operations running smoothly and compliantly. At Xylem, we’re united by a shared purpose: solving the world’s toughest water challenges. As a leading global water technology company serving more than 150 countries, we develop innovative solutions that help communities and industries transport, treat, analyze, and conserve water. In Texarkana, that means joining a team where your work supports both local operations and global business performance. If you’re looking for a role that offers career stability, strong benefits, meaningful work, and the chance to grow with a respected employer, we’d like to hear from you. What You’ll Do In this role, you will support trade compliance and purchasing activities for the production department, helping ensure products move efficiently and in accordance with import/export requirements. You’ll work closely with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal teams to maintain accurate documentation, support customs filings, and improve day-to-day processes. Your responsibilities will include supporting compliance with international trade regulations, coordinating with shipping forwarders and customs brokers to ensure timely and accurate customs documentation, and helping maintain proper product classifications under HTS codes. You will also assist with duty management activities, track shipments, maintain trade compliance records, and support issue resolution related to shipping, documentation, and compliance. In addition, this position will play a valuable role in purchasing operations by entering and managing purchase orders in ERP systems and supporting other supply chain activities as needed. This is a highly collaborative position that requires strong communication, organization, and attention to detail. What We’re Looking For We are seeking someone who brings a combination of analytical thinking, operational discipline, and a willingness to learn. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, International Trade, Engineering, or a related field. Experience with trade compliance, customs processes, HTS classification, or import/export documentation is preferred. Familiarity with ERP systems such as Oracle ERP is helpful, and experience with GEP is a plus. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing or supply chain environment. Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access, are also beneficial. Why Join Xylem in Texarkana? This role offers the opportunity to join a company with the reach of a global organization while working in a community where your contribution is visible and valued. For candidates in the Texarkana market, this is a chance to build a long-term career close to home with a company known for innovation, operational excellence, and purpose-driven work. Employees at Xylem benefit from: Competitive salary in the range of $65,000–$68,000 annually, depending on experience. Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) with company contribution. Paid vacation and 11 paid holidays. Opportunities to give back through our paid volunteer program, Xylem Watermark. A collaborative and inclusive workplace that supports growth, development, and belonging. About Smith-Blair and Xylem Smith-Blair, a Xylem brand, is known for quality, reliability, and innovation in water infrastructure solutions. As part of Xylem, you’ll be connected to a global organization focused on sustainability, advanced technology, and building a more water-secure world. Equal Opportunity Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world. At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment. Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation Our Talent Community is a great way to stay connected to learn more about our high impact culture initiatives and latest career opportunities! Tell us more about yourself and help recruiters find you if there’s an opportunity that aligns with your background, skills and interests. Join our Talent Community Today! Want to know what kind of Impact you can make? Our goal is to optimize water access and quality, and promote responsible consumption, so that communities across the globe can thrive. Through Xylem Watermark, our Corporate Citizenship Program, we provide and protect safe water resources for communities around the world by engaging all stakeholders and educating about water issues. Learn more by clicking here – Working at Xylem (https://www.xylem.com/en-us/careers/working-at-xylem/) Inclusion and Belonging at Xylem Inclusion and Belonging are fundamental to how we enable our customers to tackle global water challenges. Learn more about our commitment to Inclusion and Belonging. (https://www.xylem.com/en-us/careers/inclusion-and-belonging/)

Requirements

• bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, International Trade, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with trade compliance, customs processes, HTS classification, or import/export documentation
• organized, dependable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing or supply chain environment
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Oracle ERP is helpful, and experience with GEP is a plus

Responsibilities

• supporting compliance with international trade regulations
• coordinating with shipping forwarders and customs brokers to ensure timely and accurate customs documentation
• helping maintain proper product classifications under HTS codes
• assist with duty management activities
• track shipments
• maintain trade compliance records
• support issue resolution related to shipping, documentation, and compliance
• entering and managing purchase orders in ERP systems
• supporting other supply chain activities as needed

Benefits

• Competitive salary in the range of $65,000–$68,000 annually, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Paid vacation and 11 paid holidays.
• Opportunities to give back through our paid volunteer program, Xylem Watermark.
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace that supports growth, development, and belonging.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees