Trade Compliance Specialist

Stanley 1913•Seattle, WA

22h•$100,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Trade Compliance Specialist leads day-to-day operations and activities to ensure products moving across international borders comply with customs regulations in the United States, Canada, and EMEA, as well as internal policies and procedures. The role covers product classification and valuation, maintaining Item Master Lists, post-entry audits, annual C-TPAT and PIP self-assessments, and monitoring evolving trade regulations, tariffs, and sanctions. The specialist manages import and export customs compliance operations, supports trade and product development activities, maintains procedures and compliant records, and works with customs broker partners. The role also leads the compliance team's annual self-audit and reporting requirements for trusted trader programs, conducts import/export audits, and reports operational metrics and strategic KPIs to leadership.

Requirements

Eight or more years of experience in customs/trade compliance, including HTS classification, valuation, country of origin/marking, audits, C-TPAT/PIP, and CBP/CBSA engagement.
Solid understanding of international trade, transportation logistics, risk management, and INCOTERMS.
Experience with Free Trade Agreements.
Sophisticated 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.
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 import and export shipments day to day, provide frontline support for customs compliance operations, resolve issues, and 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 determination; and maintain HTS and Schedule B product-code databases.
Monitor global regulatory changes, such as new OFAC sanctions or updated EU Export Controls, and update internal SOPs accordingly.
Support leadership in managing relationships with 3PL customs broker partners and serve as the primary contact for customs requests for information or 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/export records, share findings, and implement key takeaways to address process lapses with customs brokers, partners, or internal staff.
Maintain operational compliance metrics and strategic KPIs for reporting to leadership.