Senior Trade Consultant

Who We Are: Mohawk Global is a 300 person team of logistics and trade specialists dedicated to fulfilling the supply chain needs of our customers with a strong emphasis on customs brokerage, domestic and international transportation, trade compliance, education, and consulting. Our business practices are driven and exhibited daily by our three core values: to ENRICH purposefully, to CARE personally and to DELIVER professionally. To learn more about our core values and what makes us truly unique in our industry, please click here.

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Position Summary: 

The Senior Trade Consultant is an integral member of the Mohawk Global Trade Advisory team (MGTA), a group of subject-matter experts who constitute the consultative arm of Mohawk’s international trade business. The Senior Trade Consultant will provide trade compliance-related expertise and compliance project leadership to meet the needs of Mohawk’s customers as well as support for import/export compliance program needs for clients as assigned. The successful individual will be passionate about leading compliance consulting projects including training for clients (as requested) and other related duties to ensure the highest levels of delivered services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in U.S. import and export compliance, including CBP regulations (19 CFR), EAR, and ITAR.
• Conduct operational compliance gap analysis assessments and create improvement plans for clients for both import and export programs.
• Develop compliance manuals, procedures, and training programs tailored to customs and export requirements.
• Identify cost savings opportunities through Tariff evaluation and FTA opportunities
• Support clients with trade compliance inquiries, including but not limited to: 
  • Customs prior disclosures and ruling requests
  • Support and review HTS determination and evaluation
  • Country of origin marking, and recordkeeping compliance
  • Valuation planning, first sale, and transfer pricing policies
  • FTA support and evaluation
  • Ensure compliance with Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements (FDA, USDA, EPA, etc.).
  • Support CBP audits or inquiries.
  • Monitor and advise on trade remedies (ADD/CVD), forced labor enforcement, and sanctions compliance.
• Collaborate with MGTA team members to enhance tools, templates, and processes for customs and export compliance.
• Represent Mohawk Global professionally in client engagements and industry forums.
• Support Sales as the subject matter expert with new and existing clients
• Professionally represent Mohawk Global by engaging with trade organizations within Mohawk’s footprint

Education and Experience:

• Licensed Customs Broker with 8 years of practical experience in customs compliance required.
• 5 years of experience in export trade compliance: 
  • ITAR, EAR, OFAC knowledge
  • Familiarity with export licensing systems (e.g., SNAP-R, DECCS) is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Trade, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.
• Experience with ACE, ABI software, and compliance data analytics preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of US Customs regulations and compliance procedures
• Knowledge of Export Compliance Regulations (EAR) and ITAR
• Knowledge of Other Government Agency (OGA) regulations related to import compliance
• Knowledge of CTPAT Program and supply chain security procedures
• Working knowledge of the USML, ECCN, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) and Schedule B classifications
• Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills
• Highly organized
• Ability to work with individuals in a team structure
• Self-motivated and able to work as an individual contributor based on project
• Ability to work with clients and represent MGTA/MG in a highly professional manner

Mohawk Global is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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