Trade Compliance Specialist

Stanley 1913•Seattle, WA

22h

About The Position

The Trade Compliance Specialist leads day-to-day activities to ensure products crossing international borders comply with customs requirements in the United States, Canada, and EMEA, as well as internal policies and procedures. The work includes product classification and valuation, maintaining Item Master Lists, conducting post-entry and shipment-record audits, completing annual CTPAT and PIP self-assessments, and monitoring changing trade regulations, tariffs, and sanctions. The role supports import and export operations, trade and product development, customs broker relationships, and compliance reporting. It also maintains classification databases, operating procedures, regulatory records, and operational metrics, and serves as a primary contact for customs information requests and import delays.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in customs or trade compliance, including HTS classification, valuation, country of origin and marking, audits, CTPAT/PIP, and CBP/CBSA engagement.
Solid understanding of international trade, transportation logistics, risk management, and INCOTERMS.
Experience with Free Trade Agreements.
Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent education and experience.
USMCA knowledge preferred.
Experience with BI tools and ACE portal reporting.
Experience with Global Trade Management (GTM) systems.
U.S. Customs Broker License or another relevant compliance certification.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day import and export shipments, provide frontline support for customs compliance operations, resolve issues, and help ensure timely customs clearance.
Support trade and product development activities, including restricted-party screening, country-of-origin verification, and valuation compliance.
Keep the import and export Standard Operating Procedures manual current.
Maintain compliant records in accordance with company procedures.
Classify goods using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), Schedule B, and Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN), including noncommercial goods; ensure accurate classification and origin determinations.
Maintain HTS and Schedule B product-code databases.
Monitor global regulatory changes, such as OFAC sanctions and EU Export Controls, and update internal SOPs accordingly.
Support leadership in managing strategic and operational relationships with third-party logistics (3PL) customs broker partners.
Serve as the primary contact for customs requests for information and import-process delays.
Lead the compliance team’s annual self-audit and reporting requirements for C-TPAT, Customs Compliance, and PIP trusted-trader programs.
Conduct daily and weekly audits of import and export records; communicate findings and implement takeaways to address process lapses with brokers, partners, or internal staff.
Maintain compliance operational metrics and strategic KPIs for leadership reporting.