Import Export Specialist – Trade Compliance
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Job Location:
Morton Grove, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Onsite Morton Grove IL
Strong potential for permanent conversion based on performance
This is an execution-focused trade compliance role not a coordination or administrative position. The successful candidate will be directly involved in the day-to-day review correction and management of U.S. customs entries working closely with customs brokers and internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and audit U.S. customs entries for accuracy related to HTS classification valuation and country of origin
- Work directly with customs brokers to resolve entry errors discrepancies and documentation issues
- Identify document and drive post-entry corrections related to duties and compliance
- Monitor broker performance and support corrective actions as needed
- Support clearance activities for goods subject to Section 232 tariffs
- Use ACE reporting and Power BI dashboards to track import activity trends and compliance risks
- Conduct internal audits of broker filings and customs documentation
- Partner closely with the existing U.S. compliance team to manage workload and ensure continuity
- Provide practical guidance to internal teams on U.S. import/export compliance requirements
*This role requires comfort working in the details and managing multiple active issues at once.
Qualifications :
- 3 years of recent experience in U.S. import/export compliance or customs brokerage
- Hands-on experience reviewing or filing U.S. customs entries
- Strong working knowledge of:
- HTS classification
- Customs valuation
- Country of origin rules
- Post-entry corrections
- Experience using ACE; Power BI experience strongly preferred
- Ability to work onsite MondayFriday in Morton Grove IL
- Strong attention to detail and accountability for accuracy
*This role is not intended for candidates with only academic exposure to trade compliance or those without recent hands-on experience.
Preferred Skills
Experience with SAP GTS or similar trade compliance systems Knowledge of USMCA or other Free Trade Agreements Background supporting manufacturing or industrial operations
*12-month fixed-term conversion eligible
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.
At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Key Skills
- Air Freight
- Federal Agencies
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Freight Forwarders
- Customs Clearance
- AES
- Customs Regulations
- Process Documents
- External Customers
- Necessary Documents
- DHL
- Customs Brokers
- Ensure Compliance
- Logistics
About Company
Smiths Group is a global technology company that delivers solutions for the worlds evolving challenges. With a history spanning over 170 years, we operate across multiple sectors, including healthcare, energy, defense, and manufacturing. Our five divisionsJohn Crane, Smiths Detectio ... View more
