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Trade Compliance Specialist

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In-Office
Bartlett, IL, USA
70K-85K Annually
Mid level
In-Office
Bartlett, IL, USA
70K-85K Annually
Mid level
Manage day-to-day import/export shipments and documentation for US-Mexico trade, ensure HTS classification, country-of-origin determination, valuation, and compliance with USMCA and other FTAs. Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and authorities to secure timely customs clearance, maintain compliance records, and support audits and process improvements.
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Company Description

Joining Senior Flexonics means not only a rewarding career with a tight-knit and collaborative team, but you will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, commission plan, and a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, employee recognition program, matching 401k plan, paid vacation, flexible hours, employee wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, and community involvement initiatives.

Job Description

The Trade Compliance Analyst is responsible for day-to-day management of import and export shipments. Scope of work includes maintaining product classification to ensure full trade compliance and timely customs clearance, management of transportation-related import and export documentation, and staying up to date with trade regulations, tariffs, and sanctions. This role supports import and export compliance for shipments into and out of both the United States and Mexico, and works closely with internal teams, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and customs authorities to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant cross-border transactions.

Qualifications

**Required Qualifications:**

  • 3+ years of customs or trade compliance experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
  • Proficiency in HTS classification, country of origin determination, and valuation
  • Experience with USMCA and Free Trade Agreements
  • Knowledge of U.S. and Mexico customs documentation and compliance requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to manage import/export documentation and maintain compliance records

**Preferred Qualifications:**

  • Customs broker license
  • Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency
  • Experience with ACE Portal reporting and entry summary audits
  • Familiarity with Mexico customs documentation (Pedimentos) and IMMEX/maquiladora processes
  • Experience with duty drawback claims and audit preparation

**Core Competencies:**

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Meticulous attention to detail with a compliance-first mindset
  • Effective time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments and external stakeholders
  • Process improvement orientation and audit readiness

Additional Information

The expected salary range for this position is $70,000 - $85,000. Final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.

In addition to base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, Dependent Care FS, HSA or FSA, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (vacation, PTO, and holidays), short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), Identity Theft Protection, ARAG. Benefits eligibility and details may vary based on position, employment status, and location.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This position does not offer H-1B visa sponsorship.

Trade Compliance Statement Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions ), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data.

To ensure there is no unexpected delay to your start date with our Company and due to the potential need to obtain an export license, we would like to promptly assess whether such a license is needed to access our facility and/or systems.  Such licenses can take several weeks/months to obtain from the U.S. Government. Our Trade Compliance department may reach out to you with a Licensing Assessment form, which we request you kindly complete and return as soon as possible.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Federal Contractor

 

 

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