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International Trade Compliance Specialist

Phoenix Contact
Middletown, Pennsylvania
Full Time
Posted October 29, 2025
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Job Description

The International Trade Compliance Specialist manages import operations and ensures regulatory compliance by coordinating with customs brokers, reviewing classifications, monitoring duties, and supporting security initiatives, while maintaining accurate data and improving import procedures.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage daily import operations and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Review and validate product classifications under HTS
  • Monitor customs bond sufficiency and compliance
  • Extract and analyze reports from ACE and identify discrepancies
  • Support CTPAT security initiatives
  • Audit import transactions and product data for accuracy
  • Monitor items for AD CVD applicability
  • Prepare proforma invoices as required
  • Develop and maintain internal import process documentation
  • Recommend and implement improvements to import procedures

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in international trade compliance or import operations.
  • Strong knowledge of international trade regulations, including Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT), General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs), Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification, and Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties (AD CVD).
  • Must be able to review and validate product classifications under the HTS.
  • Must be able to review new parts setups and add import information.
  • Must be able to monitor customs bond sufficiency and ensure compliance.
  • Must be able to extract and analyze reports from the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE).
  • Must be able to identify and communicate discrepancies to customs brokers.
  • Must be able to audit import transactions and product data for accuracy and completeness.
  • Must be able to monitor items for AD CVD applicability.
  • Must be able to prepare proforma invoices as required.
  • Must be able to develop and maintain internal process documentation.
  • Must be able to recommend and implement improvements to import procedures.
  • Must be able to work extended hours on a computer.
  • Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently.
  • Must be able to withstand long periods up to 4 hours without a break.
  • Must be willing to travel internationally.
  • Must be able to work in a hybrid position requiring at least three days in the office.
  • Must demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Must demonstrate high attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Must demonstrate initiative, accountability, and integrity.
  • Must have strong interpersonal skills with a focus on collaboration and relationship-building.
  • Must be adaptable to change and committed to continuous learning and development.
  • Must be professional, ethical, and customer-focused.
  • Must have regular and on-time attendance.

Benefits & Perks

medical coverage
dental coverage
vision coverage
401k matching
16 weeks fully paid maternity leave
10 weeks fully paid paternity leave
life insurance
short and long-term disability
on-site gym access
health wellbeing center
on-site café
walking trails
tuition assistance
generous time off package

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