Trade Compliance Specialist

LGC Biosearch Technologies is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to ensure organizational compliance with trade laws and import/export regulations. The successful candidate will provide daily operational and compliance support for import and export processes, administer free-trade agreement programs, and maintain internal controls and procedures to ensure compliance with trade regulations. The role requires a combination of regulatory knowledge, logistical expertise, and strong communication skills.

Requirements

• Provide daily operational and compliance support for import and export processes of traded goods within a specific country or region
• Administer free-trade agreement programs, including regular reviews of entry documentation and maintenance of tariff codes and country-of-origin (COO) data
• Maintain internal controls and procedures to ensure compliance with trade regulations and minimize the risk of penalties or fines
• Maintain organized and accurate trade records, update internal databases, and ensure activities align with established corporate policies, departmental procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for general trade compliance and customs relations, including tariffs and VAT, training and educating cross-functional stakeholders throughout the organization
• Interpret and apply trade regulations from various global agencies such as U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and World Trade Organization (WTO)
• Assist with trade compliance projects relating to cost-avoidance programmes, duty drawback, free-trade agreements, and preferential origin
• Complete or assist in applications of supporting documentation for export, import, shipping, and receiving processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with trade laws and country regulations
• Stay updated on changes in international trade laws and regulations and communicate relevant updates to the appropriate stakeholders within the organization
• Liaise with customs officials to facilitate the clearance of shipments, including handling of import/export documentation and potential issue resolution during the clearance process
• Provide regular updates and reporting on key data and metrics to functional leadership; alert management to discrepancies and trends
• Perform other duties as required, or assigned by management, to meet business needs
• Adhere to company Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) policy

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Relocation Assistance

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