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POSITION SUMMARY

The Trade Compliance Specialist supports the organization’s global trade compliance program by ensuring import and export transactions are executed in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. This role focuses on the operational administration and documentation of import and export activities, including the creation and maintenance of accurate, complete, and auditable trade records. The position works closely with logistics, procurement, sales, finance, and customs brokers to ensure shipments move efficiently while maintaining strict compliance with U.S., Canada and various other international trade regulations. The Trade Compliance Specialist plays a key role in building defensible import and export records that support regulatory requirements, internal audits, and government inquiries.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•Generate and validate import/export documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness

•Verify classifications, country of origin, authorization requirements, and declared values

•Coordinate with customs brokers and freight forwarders to ensure accurate and timely customs filings and export declarations

•Review entry summaries and supporting documentation for compliance with import regulations

•Prepare or review export filings (e.g., AES / Electronic Export Information submissions)

•Ensure shipping documentation aligns with regulatory requirements and customer commitments

•Build and maintain complete, accurate, and organized import and export records in accordance with regulatory recordkeeping requirements

•Respond to customer requests for trade compliance related information

•Support resolution of government inquiries, post-entry corrections, and broker communications

•Support internal and external compliance audits by providing complete trade documentation

•Perform and maintain restricted party screening results

•Work with internal teams to ensure trade compliance requirements are integrated into operational workflows

•Identify documentation gaps or compliance risks and support corrective actions

•Collaborate with the various teams to progress the development and improvement of import and export procedures and documentation standards

•Support training and guidance related to import/export documentation requirements

•Perform all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

•Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Logistics, related field, or equivalent experience.

•2+ years of experience in import/export operations or trade compliance.

•Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) certification is a plus.

•Experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and/or international logistics providers.

•Experience in administering import/export compliance programs, or various elements thereof, a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES

•Knowledge of and experience in US import/export regulations, filing procedures, US Customs and Dept of Commerce and State, and trade documentation.

•High standard of professionalism and ethics.

•Preferred style of teamwork, collaboration, and humility.

•Ability to lead through influence and make solid business-based decisions.

•Applicable conflict resolution skills.

•Ability to prioritize quickly, pivot rapidly to implement solutions, and coordinate across multiple requirements to meet timely deadlines.

•Strong analytical skills to support solid business and customer focused decision making.

•Ability to solve problems quickly, creatively, and efficiently.

•Possess a high level of attention to detail with strong organizational and follow-up skills.

•Ability to work effectively within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced changing environment.

•Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and with written communications.

•Proficiency with MS Office products, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and logistics software & systems.

•Travel estimated up to 10%.

The Würth Difference:

• Proactive supply chain solutions customized to your business, your industry
• Industrial products and services delivered with prompt, personal attention
• Inventory management solutions that keep your production line moving smoothly
• Complete program support from initial design, to implementation, training, to ongoing analysis

Why Würth:

• Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service
• Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service
• Health benefits and programs - medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
• Additional benefits 401(k), short term disability, long term disability
• Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service
• 10 paid holidays

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR COMPANY CULTURE:

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EEOC STATEMENT:

The Wurth Industry North America group of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Wurth will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws. #LI-SJ1