Trade Compliance Specialist

Company Overview

TLD is the largest global manufacturer of Ground Support Equipment in the aviation and aerospace industries. We deliver technology-focused solutions with a broad range of products designed, engineered, and built at one of our nine worldwide facilities. TLD is an integral part of ALVEST, a global collection of businesses with strong leadership and product positioning in commercial/general aviation, air cargo, and military aviation. The corporate portfolio is one of a diverse set of companies with financial strength and similar culture focused on diversity, sustainability, growth, and customer service.

TLD has a long record of accomplishment, driving results through our robust internal systems while leading with solid core values and ethics. Our technology-driven equipment is developed with a focus on safety, efficiency, and total cost of ownership for our customers.

A career at TLD is a unique opportunity for individual growth and achievement working with a talented global team, having the common goal of providing a commitment to excellence. We offer a stable, family-focused environment with support to accomplish personal and professional goals. Join the TLD team, and be a part of our continued success as the industry leader in the Ground Support Equipment industry.

Position Summary

The Trade Compliance Specialist manages and monitors compliance with global trade regulations, including import/export laws, tariff classifications, licensing requirements, and customs documentation. They work cross-functionally with supply chain, logistics, legal, and finance teams to ensure accurate and timely movement of goods across borders.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end administration of the company’s U.S. duty drawback program
• Collect, reconcile, and validate data from customs entries, bills of lading, commercial invoices, inventory records, and internal systems to support drawback claims.
• Prepare and review drawback claims and work with third-party providers responsible for claim filing.
• Maintain comprehensive and organized drawback documentation and audit files, ensuring traceability from import to export.
• Manage Customs audits and inquiries related to drawback, ensuring timely and compliant responses.
• Develop and maintain internal SOPs, controls, and calendar tracking for claim deadlines and record retention requirements.
• Coordinate with IT and Finance to improve data quality and implement automated data feeds and reconciliation routines to support drawback.
• Analyze drawback program performance and produce periodic reports and metrics on recovered duties, claim status, and financial impact.
• Educate internal stakeholders (e.g., Logistics, Sales, Operations) on drawback-eligible scenarios, documentation needs, and process requirements.
• Monitor regulatory and procedural changes related to drawback and implement necessary adjustments to policies and processes.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, International Trade, or related field; or equivalent years of directly relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with U.S. customs operations, duty drawback, or customs accounting within a corporate environment.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing large data sets (imports, exports, inventory) and reconciling discrepancies.
• Proficiency with Excel (e.g., pivot tables, vlookups, basic formulas) and comfort working with multiple data sources.
• Prior experience working directly on duty drawback programs (either in-house or through a drawback specialist firm).
• Exposure to manufacturing environments and the ability to understand bills of material and production records.
• Experience with ERP a plus (Infor LN).