Trade Compliance Specialist

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Pay Rate: $35/hr on w2
United States, Ohio, Akron
Apr 15, 2025
Title: Trade Compliance Specialist Location: Akron, OH, 44310 Pay Rate: $35/hr on w2 Shift Days: (M - F / Any / 7 Days): 1st Shift & 2nd Shift Duration: 6 Months Contract to hire Summary: Responsible for the division's import and/or export programs. Understand the compliance obligations that and the division have and works to implement processes that support the corporation's compliance goals. Support the division's cargo security program. Provides training to division personnel on compliance rules and regulations. Principle contact for brokerage and freight forwarder issues in the division. Scope/Supervision & Interaction: This role is responsible for the trade compliance process for simple to moderately complex requirements. Position will report to the Braking Systems Division Compliance Manager. Work with engineering, customer service, contracts administration, suppliers, I/T, Corporate Transportation and Logistics team, Corporate Compliance team and other appropriate resources to ensure the division maintains a trade compliant status. Essential Functions: Promotes and fosters a safe work environment. Maintains division's import and export manuals, and conducts regular audits. Maintains the division's item master for HTS, COO, and License status. Works with Engineering and/or procurement on new product compliance coding. Ensures import and export records are filed according to US and client rules. Provides FTA data to customers as required. Assists with Government Licensing applications as necessary. Responsible for the proper exporting of the division's products. Monitors and/or manages client compliance systems and tools. Ensure adherence to client policies and programs. Ensures compliance to industry regulations and protocols such as CTPAT, ITAR, and EAR. Attends client import/export training annually. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree (4 Year) in Logistics, Supply Chain or Operations Management, Business, or Other. Required Experience: Experience and/or exposure to trade compliance in the forwarding industry, brokerage or other transportation entities Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend updates to accommodate compliance objectives. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Programs. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts. Understanding of lean enterprise principles and practices.