Motive

Global Supply Chain – Trade Compliance Specialist

Motive

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $62,000 - $95,000 per year

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About the role

  • Support the team on import/export regulations, customs laws, sanctions, and tariff developments across priority markets (US, Mexico, UK, EU).
  • Guide product classification (HTS codes), ECCN, and country-of-origin determinations for customs, ensuring compliant filings and duty optimization under manager guidance.
  • Collaborate with brokers, freight forwarders, and legal counsel to facilitate accurate declarations, clearance, escalating complex trade issues when needed.
  • Work cross-functionally with the supply-chain and engineering teams to ensure compliance with trade and customs matters.
  • Monitor regulatory updates and advise the team on changes affecting the business as directed.
  • Help coordinate documentation required for end-to-end movement of hardware and components, (shipping, warehousing, and distribution).
  • Assist in supplier assessments with a focus on environmental practices, responsible sourcing, and reduction of carbon footprint, waste, and packaging.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to advance ESG commitments—GHG reduction, sustainability reporting, and responsible sourcing initiatives.
  • Prepare, review, maintain, and audit trade and sustainability documents (e.g., commercial invoices, bills of lading, certificates of origin, supplier ESG certifications) under manager oversight.
  • Own accurate management of compliance and sustainability data in ERP/legal systems (NetSuite, Coupa), flag discrepancies, and coordinate fixes with the team.
  • Respond to internal requests for information related to compliance or sustainability documentation, escalating matters that require complex problem-solving or risk assessment.
  • Act as a liaison between Legal, Engineering, Logistics, and ESG stakeholders, driving updates for supply chain compliance and product launches.
  • Suggest improvements to standard operating procedures around sourcing, vendor management, compliance testing, and documentation.
  • Assist in preparing materials for training and best practices to internal and external partners related to trade regulations, sustainability, and responsible supply chain operations.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years’ relevant experience in trade compliance, customs, logistics, or supply chain management; expertise in hardware, regulatory environments, or sustainability/ESG programs preferred.
  • Understanding of global trade regulations (customs, Incoterms, sanctions), and familiarity with international sustainability standards (ISO 14001, GHG Protocol, social responsibility assessments).
  • Hands-on experience with compliance documentation, ERP systems (NetSuite/Coupa), and driving process improvements.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills; ability to balance commercial, regulatory, and sustainability objectives in a dynamic, matrixed business.
  • Knowledge of supply chain sustainability trends (Scope 3 emissions, product lifecycle, eco-friendly logistics) and demonstrated track record of launching or improving responsible supply chain practices is highly desirable.
Benefits
  • health, pharmacy, optical and dental care benefits
  • paid time off
  • sick time off
  • short term and long term disability coverage
  • life insurance
  • 401k contribution
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
trade compliancecustoms lawstariff developmentsproduct classificationHTS codesECCNcountry-of-origin determinationscompliance documentationsustainability reportingsupply chain management
Soft Skills
analytical skillscommunication skillscollaboration skillsproblem-solvingrisk assessmentability to balance objectivestraining preparationsuggesting improvements
Certifications
ISO 14001GHG Protocol