Trade Compliance Specialist

Job Description

As a subject matter expert in Trade Compliance, the District Trade Compliance Specialistwill assistin ensuring that the Company meets its obligation to comply with all Company policies and all applicable laws and regulations.

• Assist in administering and executingthe Compliance Program at branch level, according to company objectives, policies and procedures. Serve as a backup tothe District Trade Compliance Manager (DTCM).
• Perform District, Regional and Corporate mandated daily, weekly, and monthly monitoring activities. Train, monitor, assess, and guide employees on Trade Compliance.
• Proactively communicate and closely coordinate with relevant parties, including management. Maintain knowledge about Company’s systems and how those systems support the Company’s ongoing Trade Compliance goals.
• Support and implement our Company-wide Trade Compliance effort by implementing, monitoring, assessing and reporting to relevant parties and management on preventive measures and detection monitors.
• Keep informed of current and proposed laws, regulations, directives, rules, and policies applicable to the relevant District governing Trade Compliance at Expeditors and regarding the industry in general.
• Ensure branch implementation of all products’ operations procedures related to import/export Customs regulatory compliance. Communicate compliance issues, trends and requirements to applicable department managers and support sales staff and managers in business development.
• Provide regular updates to relevant parties and management on branch performance, audit findings, red flags, legislative changes, policies, procedures, rules or regulation amendments, and related administrative issues/questions.
• Assist with customer transition and implementation and general Branch activities and operations where requested.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5years forwarding industry experience or equivalent
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills andproficiencywithbasic computer applications.
• Strong understanding of applicable Trade Compliance laws and regulations
• No objection to background check, as permitted by applicable law.
• Positive Attitude & Team Oriented

Additional Information

Expeditors offers competitive benefits to all full time employees including:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday and Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
• Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
• RRSP
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Education Program