Trade Compliance Coordinator

What you'd do

• Support daily processing and monitoring of export and import transactions.
• Review sales orders and transactions to ensure appropriate screening for denied parties, restricted end use/end users, and diversion risk.
• Maintain trade compliance determinations and data, including Harmonized System (HS) codes, export classifications, country of origin, valuation, trade preference qualifications, and documentation requirements in the trade compliance management system.
• Work with internal departments, customers, vendors, freight forwarders, distributors, and customs brokers to support compliant import and export activities.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of applications and filings to U.S. government agencies, including export licenses, advisory opinions, CCATS, and protests.
• Assist with ensuring compliance with the USMCA (US-Mexico-Canada Agreement) requirements where needed.
• Assist with securing a Manufacturing License Agreement (MLA) where required under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Support the implementation and maintenance of trade compliance policies, procedures, work instructions, and systems in collaboration with the Trade Compliance Manager.
• Assist with employee awareness and training related to trade compliance regulations, company policies, and best practices.
• Maintain export and import records in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.

What they want

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0–2 years of experience in import/export operations, trade compliance, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of U.S. import/export and customs regulations, with the ability to apply regulatory requirements to business transactions preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex regulatory and legal requirements.
• Experience with automated trade compliance systems (e.g., denied party screening tools) preferred.
• Experience preparing or supporting training activities is preferred.
• Position is based onsite in the Dallas, TX area but may require occasional travel to business units in Houston, TX, San Diego, CA and Tijuana, Mexico.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple and changing priorities.