Trade Compliance Lead

SUMMARY

The Trade Compliance Lead is responsible for ensuring the organization’s adherence to global trade regulations and for managing the import/export compliance programs, customs activities, and commercial claims processes. This role serves as a subject matter expert on international trade regulations and collaborates cross-functionally to mitigate risk, optimize efficiency, and uphold regulatory standards that align with business goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Trade Compliance & Customs Operations

• Support import/export compliance controls, SOPs, and trade compliance programs.


• Provide training and guidance to leadership and colleagues on import processes and regulatory requirements.


• Oversee participation in trade security and partnership programs (ex., C-TPAT, PIP, AEO), ensuring compliance.


• Manage U.S. Customs Reconciliation and Post Summary Correction (PSC) processes.


• Ensure proper documentation and adherence to Free Trade Agreements (ex., USMCA), including certification and verification.


• Prepare and submit binding ruling requests, prior disclosures, and agency-required documentation.


• Liaise with customs brokers, CBP, and Partner Government Agencies (PGAs) to resolve import/export issues.


• Maintain compliance with all applicable U.S. and international customs regulations through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate customs clearance.

Classification & Valuation

• Accurately classify goods using HTSUS and Schedule B codes; maintain a comprehensive classification database.


• Provide expert guidance on valuation, country of origin, marking requirements, and applicable duties/taxes.

Auditing & Reporting

• Conduct audits of import/export entries and AES filings to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.


• Develop compliance dashboards and reports to track performance, risks, and improvement opportunities.

Training & Advisory

• Facilitate internal training on customs compliance and regulatory updates.


• Act as the subject matter expert on Incoterms and their application in international and domestic contracts.


• Advise Commercial, Logistics, and Finance teams on tariffs, duties, and evolving trade policies.

Continuous Learning

• Stay current on global trade laws and best practices through continuous professional development.

Other Essentials

• Travel up to 20% of the time. Must be able to travel by air, rail, car based on most efficient and effective mode of travel to accomplish goals and objectives.


• Must be able to interact in-person with coworkers and the public.


• Must be able to handle high stress situations.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.


• Must be able to work under general supervision, exhibiting independent thinking skills and problem-solving initiative.


• Must be able to perform in a diverse, fast-paced, detail-oriented atmosphere of changing priorities


• Must be able to research, collect, and track data


• Must be able to edit correspondence for spelling and grammar

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT



To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities. to perform the essential functions.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent (required)


• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (highly preferred)


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in customs and compliance, preferably within the recyclable and semi-finished metals trading industry (required)


• Valid license as a Licensed Customs Broker (required)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and customs management software


• Experience with C-TPAT, PIP, AEO, and other relevant certifications and accreditations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Routinely sits; uses hands to type


• Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl as needed

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Schupan believes our coworkers must be able to enjoy a work environment free from all forms of employment discrimination. The Company embraces individual differences and does not discriminate against any coworker or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, height, weight, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. This policy of nondiscrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.