ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC. is hiring a Trade Compliance Specialist

At Astemo Americas, we are looking for a Trade Compliance Specialist to join our team. Under the direct supervision of higher-level management, you will exercise independent judgment to support trade compliance, customs business, and tariff cost recovery, ensuring our documented policies and procedures are followed.

What You'll Do

• Participate in corporate decision-making to protect the company through oversight of trade compliance and documented policies.
• Support the management of broker partnerships and monitor broker performance.
• Support tariff tracking management and drive tariff recovery projects for all Astemo customers.
• Support post-entry activities (PSC, Protest, etc.) for Astemo sites, particularly due to tariff regulation changes.
• Ensure Astemo Americas sites follow the latest trade policies and the best import methods while maintaining high regulatory compliance.
• Support oversight for Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification and Schedule B.
• Assist brokers with managing and executing company standard procedures.
• Monitor and apply duty savings protocols.
• As needed, utilize the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) for export control and assign appropriate ECCNs for export compliance.
• Support and ensure company pre-export screening procedures are executed.
• Support Prohibited Parties screening activities.
• Support Trade Compliance staff with other government agency requirements (EPA, NHTSA, FCC, FDA, FAA, etc.).
• Support Trade Compliance staff with country-of-origin analysis (19CFR 134) and COO marking (19CFR 102) as required.
• Serve as a resource on trade agreements and other reporting programs (USMCA, KORUS, AALA, CAFE, Manufacturers Affidavit, etc.).
• Support periodic recordkeeping audits.
• Ensure import/export document retention per company policy.
• Utilize Incoterms and provide guidance to employees for proper use.
• Provide continuing education for employees.
• Complete annual internal audits.
• Support the annual updates of the Import and Export Manuals according to new regulations and/or company procedures.

What We're Looking For

• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Proficient in Automated Commercial Environment (ACE Customs portal).
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project.
• High level of customer interface experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Possess a 4-year college degree.
• 5 years of industry experience.

Nice to Have

• Customs Broker License strongly preferred.

Technical Stack

• Automated Commercial Environment (ACE Customs portal)
• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project

Team & Environment

You will report to higher-level management and exercise independent judgment within established corporate guidelines.

Work Mode

This position requires an onsite work mode.

At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community.

Astemo Americas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.