Title: Sr. Specialist : Global Trade Compliance
Location: Hershey, PA (Preferable Onsite / Hybrid Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm.Open to remote)
Duration: 10 months
May require up to 10% travel and occasional working sessions outside of normal business hours.
Job Summary:
The primary function of the Specialist Global Trade Compliance is to support Global Trade, Legal and the greater Supply Chain Leadership in the streamlining and execution of Client's overall global trade compliance vision & strategy. The vision is a dynamic global program that maximizes the advantages of international trade while establishing strong internal controls to mitigate risks that may jeopardize a strong regulatory compliance posture.The Specialist GTC will be responsible for customs compliance and master data, which entails the maintenance of customs data for cross-border product portofolio. The customs master data scope includes detailed product commercial descriptions, Harmonized Tariff Classification (HTS) codes (US, CA & MX), Schedule B code for export, FDA and CFIA requirements (product codes and registration information), and Country of Origin (CoO) determination. In addition to supporting product label review/approval, entry corrections, reconciliations, broker communication and engaging in import/export transaction activity this role will liason with colleagues regarding qualification of client's products for preferential duty treatment and coordinate master data using SAP/GTS software. As part of the larger Global Trade Compliance department, this role will offer team support and participate in career development opportunities.This role is embedded in a team with a global scope and focused on business activities in North America.
Major Duties/Responsibilities:
- 40%Master Data Support - Global-Customs Master Data including but not limited to analysis and maintenance of data within SAP, third party tools and systems used in import activities of Country of origin, FDA requirements and Customs Commercial description.-Maintain master list of imported & exported materials New item management & broker databases. Keep current with sourcing changes-Manage and maintain eligilibity of products for Free Trade Agreements USMCA and Export Global FTA for US and CA regions.
- 30%Global Trade Regulatory Review Global Support-Harmonized Tariff Classification requires application of subject matter expertise and experience to accurately identify the classification and duty rate of goods imported by Country of Origin Determination and Markings reviewing for completeness and accuracy which requires attention to detail.-Partner Government Agency (PGA) determination and associated affirmations of compliance-Obtain and manage applicable permits and licensing in coordination with other departments such as Quality-Support activities associated with reconciliation entries-Keep current with regulatory updates.
- 15%Audit & Reporting-Post summary audit on HTS code, COO, value and record keeping documentation. -ACE reports, KPI and other reporting.
- 10%Project Stakeholder US/CA- Participate in projects as deemed necessary by the business and department
- 5%Customs Esclations & Team Support US/CA-Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve delays with customs clearance.
- Degree of Supervision: Perform variety of work within established policies and procedures may receive detailed to general level of instructions on new projects and assignments
- Degree of Knowledge: Sufficient subject matter expertise to support standard situations, knowledge of most of the significant aspects of import trade compliance
- Project Management & Implementation: Researches, collects data, runs analysis, drafts content, oversees small assignments/projects
- Strategy: Supports planned strategy
Pre-screening Questions:
- Provide clear examples of managing Free Trade Agreements Qualifications/Eligibility & Process
- Provide clear examples of HTS Classification experience & Country of Origin Determination & marking
- Provide clear examples of tools used to manage large quantities of data.
- ?What do you foresee as being the biggest challenge in this position?
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Qualification
- Minimum of 4 years of work experience
- Customs Reconciliation-Country of Origin & Marking-HTS Classification & Free Trade Agreements
- SAP GTS / S4 / Power BI / Microsoft Office
- Industry Experience: CPMG / Chocolate Confection Preferrable.
- Power BI / Access / Microsoft Forms preferred.
- Process Standardization & Automation
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:
Education:
- Required High School Diploma and minimum of 6 years industry experience
- Preferred -Bachelors Degree in Logistics, Operations, Business Admin or related field
- Customs Broker License/Master Customs Specialist/Certified Customs Specialist or similar
- Minimum of 4 years of industry experience.
Experience:
- Detailed understanding of import processes and customs compliance, including reconciliation and drawback programs.
- Detailed understanding of broker operations and business requirements.
- Knowledge of global trade compliance issues.
- Computer skills including data entry, PC, Windows, database and spreadsheet, MS Access.
- Interpersonal communication skills, relationship management and collaboration skills.
- Attention to details.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Effective time management/prioritization skills.
- Strong follow-up skills.
- Strong initiative.
- Adaptive to fast and continuous change.
- Strong oral and written communications skills.
- Analytical/math and problem-solving skills
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Spectraforce Technologies
Feb 09, 2026