Logistics & Trade Compliance Specialist
$80,000–$110,000 year
On-siteGlen Cove, New York, United States
Job Summary
Manage day-to-day import and export activity by coordinating with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and carriers to ensure on-time, compliant movement of goods. Prepare shipping documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and export control records while overseeing customs entries and clearance processes. Own HTS code classification for all components and finished goods, maintaining an accurate database and monitoring tariff changes to identify duty mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with CBP, BIS, OFAC, and ITAR/EAR regulations by maintaining audit-ready documentation and partnering with legal and finance on risk assessments. Track inbound shipments to proactively flag delays and analyze freight spend to reduce costs without sacrificing reliability.
Required Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in import/export logistics, trade compliance, or a similar role
- hands-on experience managing customs entries and HTS classification
- Working knowledge of U.S. customs regulations, tariff schedules, and trade compliance frameworks (CBP, BIS, OFAC, EAR)
- Experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics providers
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with supply chain, finance, engineering, and legal
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with ITAR or EAR export control compliance for hardware or technology products
- Background in a manufacturing, robotics, or industrial hardware environment
- Familiarity with free trade zone (FTZ) operations, bonded warehouses, or first sale valuation programs
- Experience with trade compliance software or customs management systems
- Customs Broker License (CBL) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation
- Experience with HTS classification for manufactured goods -- mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical components
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