What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Compliance Specialist position at TRUMPF North America?
As a family-run, high-tech company with nearly 19,000 employees at 71 locations worldwide, we are looking for forward thinkers with unconventional ideas and drive to join our team. Our company culture, which values collaboration and mutual trust, creates the ideal framework for boldly trying new things and questioning the status quo. Our technologies inspire people to develop and produce things that are currently unimaginable. Whether lasers, machine tools, EUV or electronics - TRUMPF is building technological worlds for future generations. Are you ready for new challenges?
The Logistics Compliance Specialist will define, document and implement corporate policy and processes for import/export compliance, helping mitigate operational and reputational risk arising from routine business transactions. This role is responsible for developing, deploying and maintaining compliance systems across TRUMPF Inc.’s logistics operations.
Key duties & responsibilities
The Logistics Compliance Specialist will define, document and implement corporate policy and processes for import/export compliance, helping mitigate operational and reputational risk arising from routine business transactions. This role is responsible for developing, deploying and maintaining compliance systems across TRUMPF Inc.’s logistics operations.
Key duties & responsibilities
- Support development and ongoing administration of compliance work plans.
- Audit, update and maintain standard operating procedures to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance (including U.S. Customs, EAR, ITAR where applicable); perform annual audits and revisions.
- Support CTPAT-related logistics topics, including validations and security profile maintenance.
- Train and actively participate in upskilling Logistics Coordinators to ensure adherence to compliance standards and regulations.
- Support export processes for licensable items to foreign entities, ensuring proper licensing and documentation.
- Act as a compliance advocate: review potential issues, collect information/evidence, assess risk, and recommend remedial actions.
- Review, evaluate and recommend improvements to compliance programs and practices; conduct benchmarking and periodic reviews.
- Maintain working knowledge of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and assess tariff impacts across product categories.
- 3–5 years’ experience in supply chain compliance and 3–5 years’ import/export experience (manufacturing or global shipping office preferred).
- Demonstrated knowledge of CTPAT, EAR and ITAR requirements.
- Strong working knowledge of the Harmonized Tariff System.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); SAP experience preferred.
- Excellent communication and training skills.
- High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field preferred.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing and global logistics processes.
- Collaborative culture with a focus on development and compliance excellence.
- Hybrid work scheduled