Trade Compliance Specialist

GHY International

Trade Specialist managing day-to-day client care and transactional audits. Engaging with Customs and ensuring shipment compliance in a hybrid role.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timePembina • North Dakota, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $49,000 - $69,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge of US Customs rules and regulations, including tariff classification and PGA requirements, while effectively managing client care and communication. Proficient in customs brokerage software and skilled in mentoring team members to ensure accurate and timely processing of customs entries.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Certified Customs Specialist (CCS)Licensed Customs BrokerAdvanced Knowledge of US Customs RulesCustoms Brokerage Software ExperienceClient Care and Problem Resolution

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Hard Skills

Customs Entry ProcessingTariff ClassificationPGA RequirementsInvoice RequirementsQuality Control Auditing

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringSelf-MotivatedAbility to Work IndependentlyTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Customs Brokerage SoftwareOutlookWordExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Customs Specialist (CCS)Licensed Customs Broker

Industry Keywords

CBP RegulationsFTA CorrelationsClient Database MaintenanceCarrier CommunicationVendor Communication

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.
Self-motivated and can work independently.
Ability to productively work within tight deadlines.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Compensation: Fair pay through scheduled salary assessments and a performance-based bonus program.
Excellent Benefits: Comprehensive, subsidized health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life & AD&D coverage.
Growth & Development: Access to our internal university, leadership development program.
Work-Life Balance: Flexibility and connection matter.