Senior Trade Compliance Specialist

Mars

Senior Specialist providing trade compliance expertise for Mars with focus on import/export laws in North America. Leading compliance programs and acting as a liaison with customs authorities.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $86,720 - $119,240 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop Compliance Controls
Design and Implement Mars import/export compliance program within the designated segment/country(s)
Conduct complex customs-related research and analysis
Deliver savings and cost avoidance for Mars
Manage relationships with Customs brokers and freight forwarders
Develop and implement processes to ensure compliance with FTA programs or other duty/cost avoidance programs
Communicate new requirements to Mars associates via training, newsletters, and SOP creation
Identify and implement corrective action plans resulting from audits or investigations
Create and execute business procedures, best practices and internal controls necessary to ensure customs compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 6-7 years progressive experience in complex CPG, legal, or consulting environments
Specialized, advanced knowledge in trade and customs compliance regulations required
Broker's License, Law Degree or Degree/ Certificate in Compliance, International Logistics, Customs Work or International Studies preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation benefits
Medical and dental benefits
Participation in 401k plan
Paid time off
Company bonus

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Hard Skills & Tools

compliance controlscustoms-related researchcost avoidanceFTA programscorrective action plansbusiness proceduresbest practicesinternal controlsimport/export compliancetrade and customs compliance regulations

Soft Skills

relationship managementcommunicationtraininganalytical skillsproblem-solving

Certifications

Broker's LicenseLaw DegreeDegree in ComplianceCertificate in ComplianceDegree in International LogisticsDegree in Customs WorkDegree in International Studies