Trade Compliance Specialist

Gexpro Services•Brea, CA

About The Position

The Trade Compliance Specialist supports the business on international transactions and potential import/export commercial opportunities. The role monitors trade compliance risks, supports customs classifications and documentation, helps prevent clearance delays, and maintains accurate trade data in the ERP. It also involves monitoring trade developments, communicating supply-chain impacts, working with internal stakeholders and external service providers, and reviewing sub-supplier tariff charges.

Requirements

Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Efficient PC use, including strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills and the ability to communicate through email, telephone, and web-based presentations.
Ability to self-manage time and resources, balance competing demands, monitor priorities, and request resources as needed when demands change.
Ability to remain positive, calm, and in control in stressful situations.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to partner with commodity leaders, sourcing specialists, profitability managers, and commercial leaders to communicate trends and recommendations.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including gathering information, analyzing data and patterns, evaluating options, and recommending workable solutions.
Ability to multitask effectively.
Strong attention to detail and strict adherence to established trade policies and procedures.
Associate’s degree or comparable work experience.

Nice To Haves

Import/export or customs brokerage experience.
Experience in trade compliance, supply chain, or international procurement.
Experience with QAD, JobBoss, and WMS.

Responsibilities

Assist in monitoring transactions for potential violations of U.S. Government policy, including denied-party screening, item export/import classification, and embargoed countries.
Collaborate with the business and external resources to classify materials for import or export in accordance with U.S. customs regulations, including Section 301 and anti-dumping and countervailing duties.
Help eliminate customs holds caused by incomplete material classifications and work proactively with internal teams to avoid clearance delays.
Assist with accurate and complete document preparation for international shipments and ensure documents are stored and retained as required.
Conduct Free Trade and GSP program monitoring and provide documentation support.
Communicate trade issues and their effects on the supply chain.
Collect and review trade data and news to stay informed about emerging issues.
Attend monthly and quarterly reviews with third-party brokerage and classification service providers.
Maintain accurate HTS, Schedule B, EAR, and standard duty-rate data in the ERP.
Notify the field when HTS changes may affect duty rates.
Review and approve or dispute sub-supplier tariff charges.