What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Trade Specialist position at Yamaha Motor?
Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Compliance Trade Specialist to join our Logistics team in Kennesaw, GA. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring the organization's import and export activities comply with applicable international trade laws, customs regulations, and internal compliance policies. You will support cross-functional teams by managing trade compliance processes, minimizing regulatory risks, and maintaining accurate documentation to facilitate efficient global trade operations. You will partner with cross-functional teams including logistics, procurement, sales, finance, legal, and operations to minimize regulatory risk while supporting global business growth.
What you'll be doing:
- Ensure compliance with U.S. and international import/export regulations, customs laws, and trade compliance requirements.
- Classify products using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), Schedule B, and Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN), as applicable.
- Develop and deliver trade compliance training programs for employees and subsidiaries. Serve as a primary subject matter expert on international trade regulations.
- Be knowledgeable of and assist in the process, review and generation of Free Trade Agreements; provide support to subsidiaries as required.
- Assist with and conduct internal compliance audits and risk assessments. Identify potential compliance gaps and implement corrective actions. Investigate trade compliance violations and develop remediation plans. Maintain records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with legal, finance, procurement, and supply chain teams to support business objectives. Provide guidance to business units regarding import/export activities and trade compliance requirements.
- Responsible and accountable to key performance indicators (KPIs) and compliance metrics.
- Proactively research and share new regulations and issues related to compliance; advise employees and subsidiaries as needed.
- Screen customers, vendors, and transactions against restricted party and sanction lists.
What you need to be successful:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, International Business, Logistics, Customs Administration, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in international trade compliance, import/export operations, customs compliance, or global logistics.
- Strong knowledge of import/export regulations, customs procedures, sanctions compliance, and international trade laws.
- Experience with HTS classification, ECCN classification, valuation, and country-of-origin rules.
- Knowledge of Free Trade Agreements (USMCA, CAFTA, and others.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Yamaha, we understand that talent comes in various forms, as such we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
What’s in it for you:
- 401(k) and Profit Sharing
- Fertility Benefits
- 37.5 hour work-week
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)
- Long-Term Disability
- Student Debt Repayment Benefits
- Ability to borrow Yamaha product
Reports to: Department Manager
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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