Senior International Trade Compliance Specialist

Leonid Group has been retained by a global analytical services and solutions provider to appoint a Senior International Trade Compliance Specialist based in the US (remote). 

Job Purpose:

The Senior International Trade Compliance Specialist will lead and support the global trade compliance operations. This role is critical to ensuring the business meets regulatory requirements, minimizes risk exposure, and operates efficiently in an evolving global trade landscape, including in response to changing tariffs and geopolitical developments.

This position reports to the Americas Compliance Senior Manager and works cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Legal, Regulatory Affairs, and Commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with U.S. and international import/export laws, including EAR, ITAR, OFAC, and other applicable regulations.
• Monitor and interpret changes in trade regulations, tariffs, and trade programs (e.g., Section 301 & 232, USMCA, FTAs) and advise the business on necessary actions needed to ensure compliance .
• Conduct internal audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews; develop and track corrective actions.

Tariff Classification & Trade Controls

• Oversee the Tariff Management program centered around Section 232 duties, Duty Drawback, and Free Trade Agreements
• Manage country of origin determination and valuation for import/export documentation.
• Maintain accurate records to support preferential trade programs and duty drawback.

Operational Execution

• Oversee day-to-day trade operations, including customs entries, export documentation, and licensing.
• Partner with brokers, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers to ensure timely and compliant movement of goods.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve the Tariff Management program

Training, Systems & Collaboration

• Develop and deliver trade compliance training to relevant stakeholders across the organization.
• Support the implementation and optimization of trade compliance modules within ERP or trade management systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of compliance into business practices.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Law, or related field.
• Minimum of 5–8 years of experience in global trade compliance, preferably in the life sciences, medical device, or manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of U.S. import/export regulations and tariff regimes with a focus on Section 232, Free Trade Agreements, and Duty Drawback

Preferred Characteristics:

• In-depth knowledge of HTS classification, , and country of origin rules.
• Experience managing broker relationships and customs processes.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and trade tools (GTS, Amber Road, Integration Point, Descartes).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and project management skills with an emphasis on leading cross-functional projects and programs

Leonid Group Corporate Governance is a talent advisory firm that specialises in the placement of Legal, Compliance, Risk, ESG and Sustainability and Audit professionals on an international scale across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. These are global disciplines with teams worldwide, and our network reflects this. We work with multinational corporations to help structure their departments with the best people, from the Global Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel to the Compliance Analyst and Trade Compliance Specialist.