What are the responsibilities and job description for the International Trade Specialist position at mosaicpartners?
Seeking a highly experienced and self-driven International Trade Specialist to oversee and manage all import and export activities for multiple U.S. manufacturing plants located in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Georgia. This role ensures full compliance with U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), international trade regulations, classification standards, and corporate policies. The ideal candidate is a Licensed Customs Broker with hands-on experience supporting import | export operations within a manufacturing environment. Candidates without an active Customs Broker License will not be considered.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Active Licensed Customs Broker (LCB)
- 5 years of experience in import | export operations, global trade compliance, or customs management within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of HTS classification, customs valuation, origin determination, and trade documentation.
- Experience with U.S. import | export regulations, including CBP, BIS (EAR), ITAR (if applicable), OFAC, and other relevant agencies.
- Demonstrated ability to handle complex trade operations across multiple plant locations.
- Proficiency with trade compliance systems, ERP platforms, and shipment management tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify compliance risks and propose solutions.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, brokers, and government agencies.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with freight forwarders, carriers, and customs brokers in a manufacturing supply chain context.
- Must be willing to travel 20-30%
This role will sit REMOTE but must live near one of the plants in either the State College, PA | Greenville, SC | Macon, GA. Must be willing to travel 20-30%.