Trade Compliance Specialist

The role

The Trade Compliance Specialist leads day to day operations to ensure products flowing across international borders comply with Customs regulatory requirements for the United States, Canada and EMEA. This includes product classifications, valuation, and maintaining compliance with internal policies and procedures.

What you will do

• Run day-to-day management of import and export shipments.
• Support trade and product development activities including restricted party screening and country of origin verification.
• Ensure import and export Standard Operating Procedures manual is current.
• Maintain compliant recordkeeping.
• Classify goods using HTS, Schedule B, and ECCN.
• Supervise global regulatory changes and update internal SOPs.
• Support relationship management of 3PL Customs Broker partners.
• Act as primary point of contact for customs requests or import delays.
• Lead annual self-audit and reporting for C-TPAT, Customs Compliance and PIP programs.
• Conduct daily and weekly audits of import/export records.

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in customs/trade compliance, including HTS classification, valuation, country of origin/marking, audits, CTPAT/PIP, and CBP/CBSA engagement.
• Solid understanding of international trade, transportation logistics, risk management, and INCOTERMS.
• Sophisticated Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent education and experience.
• USMCA knowledge preferred.
• Experience with BI tools and ACE portal reporting.
• Experience with Global Trade Management (GTM) systems preferred.
• U.S. Customs Broker License or other relevant compliance certification is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Exposure to diverse industries.
• Professional networking and development opportunities.

About the company

Stanley 1913 is a brand that creates sustainable products. It is owned by Morgan Street Holdings, a privately held enterprise with a diverse portfolio of operating companies.