Job Title: Trade Compliance Associate
Job Description
We are seeking a Trade Compliance Associate responsible for ensuring compliance with trade regulations and improving internal processes. The role involves making HS Code and valuation determinations, resolving shipment issues, applying for necessary permits, and conducting trade compliance training. This is a remote temporary role with the potential for extension based on business needs.
Responsibilities
- Make HS Code and valuation determinations.
- Resolve shipment import and export issues during customs clearance.
- Make FDA product code and intended use determinations.
- Apply for USDA permits when necessary.
- Work with internal partners to ensure high levels of trade compliance awareness.
- Conduct trade compliance training on HS Codes, valuation, and other relevant topics.
- Collaborate on internal SOPs/Work Instructions to identify best practices.
- Lead and manage relationships with customs broker service providers.
- Support internal and external sites with trade compliance leadership and technical information.
- Conduct post-entry audits.
- Maintain records for all company imports.
- Support export filings, including SLIs and EEIs.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement.
Essential Skills
- 5+ years of experience in the global trade and compliance sector.
- Knowledge of USDA, FDA, CDC, and EPA requirements.
- Experience with global trade regulations and compliance.
- Ability to work independently on projects.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or other relevant discipline preferred.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with logistics, particularly in biology, pharma, and chemistry sectors.
- Experience with FDA product codes and USDA permit applications.
- Global experience in regions such as Australia, Europe, New Zealand, India, Sweden, and the Czech Republic.
- Licensed Customs Broker preferred.
- Experience with FDA/MHRA/EMA regulations preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience in logistics, transportation, import/export, or cold-chain supply chain functions.
- 3-5 years of experience in the biotech-pharmaceutical sector.
- Strong leadership, collaboration, and influencing skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a high-volume environment.
- Willingness to work across time zones and outside US work hours.
- Some weekend work hours may be necessary.
Work Environment
This is a remote role that does require to go onsite 2-4 times per quarter for team meetings. Standard working hours are 8-5, with the possibility of taking calls outside normal business hours to accommodate global time zones.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Are Embedded Into Our Culture Through
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
