Trade Specialist

GHY International

Trade Specialist providing day-to-day client care and customs entry support at GHY. Ensuring compliance and quality while assisting a diverse client base through expert knowledge and dedication.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeColumbia • North Dakota, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $49,000 - $69,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

customs entriestariff classificationinvoice requirementsPGA requirementsdata elements for entryquality control auditingclient database maintenanceFTA correlationsbrokerage systemscustoms brokerage software

Soft Skills

client careproblem resolutionteachingcoachingmentoringcommunicationresearchingteam supportorganizationexecution

Tools & Technologies

OutlookWordExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Customs Specialist (CCS)Licensed Customs Broker

Industry Keywords

US Customs rulesCBP regulationsPGA programsGRI’sGN’sexplanatory notescustoms processingtransportation modesclient work instructionsannual certificates

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Day-to-day Client Care, including problem resolution
Assisting, teaching, coaching and mentoring team members as needed in support of the day to day transactional processing and client needs
Keeping up to date on current CBP regulations and PGA programs, researching as necessary to assist clients and associates
Engage in carrier, vendor, Customs and client communication via telephone and email
Audit entries for quality control
Creation and maintenance of internal client work instructions
Assist as needed in executing accurate customs entries in brokerage systems for all modes of transportation, ensuring timely processing and submission to Customs
Client database maintenance, including FTA correlations and updating annual certificates
Other duties, as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of related experience
Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) Designation
Licensed Customs Broker preferred
Advanced knowledge of US Customs rules and regulations
Advanced knowledge of Invoice (entry) requirements
Advanced knowledge of PGA requirements and data elements required for entry
Advanced knowledge of tariff classification, GRI’s, GN’s and explanatory notes
Experience with customs brokerage software
Proficient in Outlook, Word, and Excel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive, subsidized health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life & AD&D coverage
Fair pay through scheduled salary assessments and a performance-based bonus program
Access to our internal university, leadership development program
Work-Life Balance: Flexibility and connection matter.
Our Giveback Committee, Social Committee, and Cultural Ambassadors keep our teams supported, engaged, and inspired.