Trade Compliance NA Specialist

Gordon Food Service • Michigan, MI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Trade Compliance NA Specialist administers and oversees functions associated with Gordon Food Service (Limson)'s importation of goods. The role performs monthly and quarterly reviews and verifications of import data and records, and serves as a liaison with foreign suppliers on export document requirements, access to imported product literature and specifications, and extended supply chain records. The position is hybrid, with four days in the office and one day working from home, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience in an international trade work environment at companies with large import/export operations in the United States and/or Canada.
• Experience and strong skills in data management and analysis.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and communication skills, as well as problem-solving capabilities.
• In-depth understanding of tariff classification principles (GIR).
• In-depth understanding of customs valuation methods and the application of FTA-specific rules of origin.
• Ability to maintain and analyze large tariff databases of foreign vendors and imported items.
• Knowledge and experience in filing individual and blanket corrections.
• Knowledge of the various PGA’s and OGD’s within North America.
• Experience with imports regulated by CFIA and GAC, primarily TRQ-subject goods.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Results-oriented, with strong determination to succeed.
• Positive attitude, commitment to learning, and desire for personal and professional growth.
• A proven capability to perform the essential functions, demonstrated through an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or relevant work experience, may be considered in lieu of the specified education and experience requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or a related field.
• CCS or CTCS certification.
• Background in seafood importing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain procedures to ensure consistency and accuracy in the import process.
• Develop and maintain a database of import permits and licenses for Canada and the United States.
• Support the compliance team with special projects related to imports, exports, and returns.
• Support compliance projects and verifications initiated by various federal agencies.
• Interact with third-party service providers on trade compliance and supply chain risk.
• Track corrective action efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed