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IMPORT TRADE COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST Posted 4/24/25

Marlborough, MA

IPG Photonics is revolutionizing the laser industry as the pioneering developer and leading producer of fiber lasers and amplifiers. Headquartered in Marlborough, MA, IPG has over 4,800 employees in more than 30 locations around the world. We aspire to work together with our employees and customers to apply light in ways that improve life.  

Our mission is to develop innovative laser solutions to make the world a better place. To accomplish this mission, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent and an engaged and thriving workforce that drives a sustainable future for our company and society.

Working at IPG Photonics you can expect challenging projects, a motivating and friendly environment, and competitive benefits.

 Job Summary

 The Import Trade Compliance Specialist will be an integral part of IPG’s Trade Compliance Organization.  The responsibilities include organizing and coordinating import information with IPG's Trade Compliance Organization. He/she will be gathering information necessary for import clearances and working in close communication with IPG's Import Brokers, as well as ensuring the accuracy of trade compliance information and documentation relating to imports.

 Key Responsibilities 

•  Assist in keeping import records of activities related to imports.
•  Work with the IPG Enterprise Resource Planning system to gather data on importing products.
•  Properly classify IPG products with the appropriate harmonized tariff code, Schedule B and Country of Origin.
•  Verify and maintain international product data including tariff codes, Schedule B and Country of Origin in the classification database.
•  Provide shipment clearance instructions to IPG Customs Brokers, and carriers ensuring full compliance with CBP and other government agencies.
•  Audit import entries for global IPG business units to ensure adherence to US Import Regulations.
•  Review and approve shipping documentation from overseas suppliers to ensure accuracy of documentation for a timely and efficient customs clearance process.
•  Responsible for record retention of import documents in accordance with government regulations and Company policy.
•  Assist with preparation for participation in government programs, such as CTPAT in coordination with the Global Trade Compliance Import Manager.
•  Participate in the creation of Import Compliance procedures and work instructions.
•  Prepare and maintain documentation in support of qualification of products under preferential trade programs in coordination with the Global Trade Compliance Import Manager.
•  Assist with imports of IPG products for repair and service.
•  Knowledge of US trade laws and regulations such US Customs and Border Protection Regulations, Trade Sanctions, OGA/PGA, BIS, and other regulatory requirements.
•  Support investigations, internal and external audits, and other compliance initiatives as required by the business.
•  Assist in the preparation of systems automation development and KPI Reporting.
•  Perform other trade compliance related duties assigned.

Requirements:

•  Experienced in harmonized classification for US and CA.
•  Demonstrated experience in Section 301 Product exemptions review.
•  Experienced with determinations of OGA/PGA and anti-dumping / countervailing duty requirements for laser industrial systems.
•  Demonstrated experience in performing customs declaration auditing.
•  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
•  Associate degree and / or 3-5 years of Customs compliance work experience, or other equivalent certification.
•  Ability to travel up to 10%, when required.
•  Demonstrated ability with classification in CH 27-29; CH 32-39; CH72-76; CH 84 & 85; CH 90, CH 98 & CH 99
•  Written communications skills as well as the ability to apply critical thinking skills.
•  Excellent organization and attention to detail.
•  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and execute several projects at once.

Apply for Import Trade Compliance Specialist

Contact:

Chris Urban, Principal Talent Acquisition Professional, IPG Photonics

curban@ipgphotonics.com

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Senior Specialist, Customs & Trade Compliance (Canada, Remote) Posted 4/14/2025

Industry-Import / Export

Job Start Date  5/1/2025

Job Description

Canada based remote work available, with quarterly travel to Ansell facility in Cowansville, QC

About us

Ansell is a leading global provider of protection solutions. Our company designs, develops and manufactures a wide range of protection solutions that meet the ever- changing needs and demands of our markets and industries. Protection is our primary concern as millions of people around the world depend on Ansell in their professional and personal lives.  We work in a bilingual environment with colleagues across North America. We offer healthcare benefits, life, and accident insurance, a two-fold retirement plan as well as support our employee’s wellbeing with confidential free access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program and to the Headspace app.

About the role

This role will oversee and direct customs/international trade compliance activities to ensure Ansell Canada Inc. follows all applicable Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Health Canada laws and regulations.

Specific responsibilities:

1. Assign proper harmonized tariff schedule numbers for imported and exported merchandise ensuring the correct duty is paid.
2. Resolve day-to-day operational issues, along with Ansell’s logistics functions, such as import and export documentation discrepancies, classification, valuation, etc, to ensure successful and timely customs clearance of product.
3.  Develop and publish customs compliance manuals, policies, and procedures.
4. Implement and manage Ansell-Canada’s involvement with the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM).
5. Review free trade agreement certificates of origin for completeness and accuracy.
6. Provide subject matter expert advice and guidance regarding all aspects of customs/trade compliance.
7.  Conduct compliance reviews, internal self-assessments, and Customs entry audits.
8. Manage the relationship with Ansell-Canada’s Customs Brokers to ensure a high level of performance and trade compliance.
9. Conduct and lead meetings fostering productive discussions and ensuring actionable outcomes from internal and external stakeholders.

What are we looking for?

Experience

• College degree or equivalent experience with Customs/Trade compliance.
• 5-7 years direct experience in a Customs/Trade Compliance role.
• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) Designation is considered and asset.
• Certified Trade Compliance Specialist (CTCS) is considered an asset.
• Experience with duty drawback, customs duty recovery, and other cost saving programs

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of Canadian Customs (CBSA), advance rulings, and CBSA D-memos
• Strong working knowledge of Customs regulations and requirements associated with imports and exports.
• Solid understanding of Customs Valuation, Tariff Treatments, SIMA, etc.
• Ability to communicate at all levels within Government agencies overseeing imports and exports.
• Advanced competence with Microsoft Suite.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and meeting facilitation skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment, collaborating with colleagues to achieve common goals and support organizational success.
• Bilingual (French and English) verbal and written. This role may require limited travel (domestic and international).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ansell is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, civil status, age except as provided by law, religion, political convictions, language, ethnic or national origin, social condition, a handicap, or the use of any means to palliate a handicap.  The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.  To promote the integration of people living with a disability, a reasonable accommodation may be provided for under the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms.  Reasonable accommodation is an accommodation to meet the specific needs of individuals that will ensure equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Ansell. Please let the company's human resources representative know if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Ansell’s vision is about creating safe spaces where diverse perspectives are valued alongside individual contributions. It is our view that togetherness prevails over individuality.  When we say that everyone deserves to belong, feel included and empowered at work, it's not just words. Rather, it’s what drives Ansell as an organization towards a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community, it’s what drives us to serve our customers and stakeholders with pride, and it’s also what differentiates Ansell. We believe everyone, no matter how that person self-identifies, deserves an opportunity to achieve success.  

Contact below if interested in this job.

Dusty Ackerman
Founder of Global Trade Jobs
GlobalTradeJobs.com

dusty@globaltradejobs.com

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Trade Advisory Lead Posted 4/9/25

Industry: Computer Software

Pay: $140,000.00 to $200,000.00 Per Year

Job Description

Caspian is seeking an exceptional Trade Advisory Lead to help build our offering and shape the future of global trade. If you're passionate about driving innovation in customs, we want to talk.

Who we are

At Caspian, our mission is to make goods more affordable and accessible to all. We're well-capitalized and diving into an immense, complex world of customs and supply chain data, with a vision to make trade easy, open, and efficient for companies everywhere. Our first product is an AI-native duty drawback service that integrates with customer data and uses AI to structure it into refund claims.

Your opportunity

As the Trade Advisory Lead at Caspian, you'll be instrumental in expanding our trade advisory capabilities while ensuring expert execution of duty drawback claims. You'll work directly with our founders to build and sell scalable, high-integrity processes that redefine how companies approach trade compliance.

What you'll do

• Lead and scale Caspian's trade advisory function, building scalable, high-integrity processes
• Drive strategic partnerships with customers to understand their needs and shape product roadmap
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with customs authorities through robust compliance programs and industry best practices
• Collaborate with technology team to translate customer & industry requirements into product features
• Spearhead expansions to manufacturing drawback in 2025 and broader trade advisory capabilities in 2026

Who you are

• Licensed customs broker with 5+ years experience in U.S. duty drawback, customs regulations, and broader trade advisory strategies
• Detail-oriented and organized project manager who can design and iterate workflows balancing compliance, speed, and automation
• Strong communicator skilled at engaging with customers, partners and regulators while translating complex trade issues into actionable solutions
• Market-savvy professional with strong understanding of where the trade industry is heading and how technology can play a role
• Adaptable self-starter comfortable with customer travel, scoping improvements, and independently driving deals
• Based in San Francisco and excited about collaborating in-person with the team

Apply: https://www.globaltradejobs.com/employment/trade-advisory-lead-listing-17918.aspx

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TRANSDIGM – Vice President, Global Compliance Posted 4/8/25

Job Summary:

The Vice President, Global Compliance at TransDigm Group Incorporated is responsible for  managing the trade compliance function for TransDigm and its business units. TransDigm is a highly de-centralized organization with each of its 49 business units functioning as an autonomous business. The VP provides strategic advice, counsel, tools, education and support  to each of TransDigm’s business units to enable the units to conduct trade compliance activities in an efficient and consistent manner and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and the requirements of TransDigm. The VP manages a diverse team of corporate personnel responsible for trade compliance throughout world across a variety of aerospace and defense products. The VP regularly and proactively interacts with senior management and serves as the primary point of contact with government agencies, outside counsel and business unit leadership on issues of trade compliance.  This role demands exceptional analytical, communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills, as well as strong trade compliance expertise and experience. The VP must possess strong collaboration skills, effective relationship management capabilities, and be business-minded when advising on compliance strategies and solutions. This is a hands-on role; thus, the successful candidate also must excel at process implementation.  This is a full-time position located at TransDigm’s headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. This role reports directly to TransDigm’s General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare, implement and manage trade compliance programs in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and TransDigm’s policies.
• Apply US and international trade regulations to real-life situations in an innovative, practical and business-minded way to support operational goals of the business unit (e.g., streamlined and efficient supply chain).
•  Develop, draft and implement policies, procedures and work instructions in collaboration with various business units.
• Develop, implement, enhance and maintain trade compliance management systems, processes and process improvements to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Supervise TransDigm’s corporate trade compliance staff, including assigning workloads, setting priorities, providing guidance and assistance, and reviewing performance.
• Liaise with Government regulatory agencies on import or export compliance issues and respond to inquiries as required.
• Support regular trade compliance self-assessments for business units and assist business units in identifying potential efficiency improvements and ensure compliance.
• Conduct and support acquisition due diligence and integration activities.
• Manage and periodically conduct trade compliance training for business unit trade compliance staff and the organization at large, including sales, finance or engineering business partners.
• Support TransDigm trade compliance audits and implement corrective actions, as required.
• Support the performance of each business unit’s trade compliance staff and daily trade compliance activities and function as a resource for business units on various topics, including:
•  Export classification and jurisdiction determinations
•  Export permit and licensing applications and administration
•  Technology transfers / Deemed exports
•  Controlled Goods Program oversight
•  Shipment clearance
•  Denied party, proliferation and diversion screening
•  Import classification, valuation, country of origin analysis, assists reporting
• Free Trade Agreement analysis and qualification
• Management of Customs Brokers
• Record-keeping and accurate documentation
• Review and approval of visitor and travel requests
•  Lead, report and/or assist with investigations of any incidences of purported non-compliance with export/import laws and regulations, identification, implementation and maintenance of corrective actions and drafting and filing of voluntary or prior disclosures with Government regulatory agencies.
• Work cross functionally with business teams across the company to analyze legal risks, devise creative solutions and develop strong, trusted advisor relationships
• Keep abreast of changes in trade laws and regulations (including Free Trade Agreements and other duty deferral programs) to ensure compliance and provide strategic advice to operating units.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, JD preferred
• Significant experience (at least 10 years) and expertise in domestic and international trade compliance.
• Ability to interact effectively with other functions, including Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Logistics, as well as Business Unit Trade Compliance staff and corporate leadership.
• Experience and working knowledge of U.S., Canadian, and other country export and import laws and regulations, including customs laws and controlled goods regulations.
• Specific experience with trade compliance in manufacturing, specifically aerospace and defense, is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication (written, oral, and presentations) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong critical thinking and project management skills, ability to exercise independent judgment and manage complexity and ambiguity
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in managing complex trade compliance matters and developing innovative solutions with a successful record of problem solving.
• Ability to manage a high volume of work at a detailed level in a fast-paced environment, working with frequent interruptions and minimal day-to-day supervision.
• Experience in training, mentoring and managing staff.
• Able and willing to travel domestically and internationally at least 25%.
• Security clearance capabilities would be a positive factor.

Must be a U.S. Person (A U.S. Person is a U.S. citizen or person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Contact:

Crystal Neiswonger, Director, ITC    |  (o) 216.250.4439 or (c) 814.547.4272

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Sr. Export-Import Compliance Specialist Posted 4/3/25

Classification: Exempt Reports to: Legal Department  
Geographical area: Remote/North America (EST)  
Country: United States City: Remote  
Employment type: Permanent, Full time

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The Sr. Export-Import Compliance Specialist will support Safran USA, Inc. and its affiliates with strategic and daily export and import compliance, anti-corruption programs, and related issues. These activities include matters relating to U.S. Trade Regulations, such as, but not limited to, the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Regulations. The Sr. Export-Import Compliance Specialist will be establishing and implementing procedures to ensure compliance with the above listed Regulations along with assisting with the development and dissemination of Safran USA’s export, import, and anti-corruption compliance tools and training materials to US affiliates.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interpreting U.S. trade regulations (ITAR, EAR, FTR, FCPA, OFAC and Customs) and providing necessary guidance to internal customers;
• Interfacing with Compliance Teams and other internal functions (i.e., Program Management, Contracts, Procurement, Supply Chain) and Senior Leadership to ensure all work processes are in compliance with U.S. trade regulations;
• Draft and or update import/export/anti-corruption procedures, instructions, forms, and templates;
• Assist with export/import classifications of items/data for import/export;
• Review screening alerts and address potential positive hits;
• Conduct export/import, and anti-corruption trainings to internal customers;
• Support user accounts for Safran’s secure file transfer tool;
• Assist with the development and implementation of the Safran USA Export/Import/anti-corruption Compliance Program;
• Assist in investigating and resolving compliance issues;
• Collaborate with compliance team on various projects, conferences, audits, assessments, reports, etc.;
• Assist with research and fact-finding work, as needed;
• Help further understanding and compliance with ethics laws and conflicts of interest;
• Assist, promote, & support drafting compliance-related communications;
• Conduct risk assessments for SUSA and possibly other Business Units in the U.S.; and
• Provide guidance and assistance on a broad range of import and export matters, including:
• Documentation,
• Recordkeeping,
• License determination,
• Classification,
• Origin determination,
•  Valuation,
• Screening / KYC, and 
•  Incoterms
• Will perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Basic Qualifications & Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree Required and Seven (7) or more years of relevant and practical knowledge in US export and import compliance;
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum;
• Legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship; 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams) and similar software applications
• Knowledge of the EAR, ITAR, FTR, OFAC and CBP regulations. Knowledge of the FCPA a plus. 
• Specifically, experience with:
•  EAR and ITAR export authorizations;
• Technology Control Plans and deemed export reviews;
•  Vetting ownership and bona fides of companies;
• Screening tools, specifically Visual Compliance, a plus;
•   Ability to determine export jurisdiction & applying appropriate analysis;    
• Experience classifying hardware and technical data according to the U.S.  
• Commerce Control List (CCL) and the U.S. Munitions List (USML);
• Experience with SNAP-R, DECCS, and ACE;
• Experience in international business, aerospace and defense sector a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and through global, cross-functional teams;
• Excellent time-management skills, especially a strong ability to organize multiple projects at one time and prioritize among them;
• Awareness of industry trends;
• Research skills to perform legal research using electronic sources;
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals;
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere;
• Organized, detailed and business oriented; &
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

Additional Requirements:

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status.

Safran: Irvind TX (and remote); Sr. Export-Import Specialist; Requisition 2025-155161; contact Amanda Stafford, amanda.stafford@safrangroup.com

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