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The Trade Compliance Specialist will serve as the internal liaison for trade compliance matters, customer compliance requests, audits, regulatory reviews, and documentation tied to sourcing, traceability, tariffs, and responsible business requirements. Monitor regulatory developments impacting international trade, metals trading, customs activity, tariffs, and supply chains while partnering with internal teams to support compliant operations.

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Trade Compliance SpecialistOverview:StaffBuffalo is working with a growing multinational organization in the Buffalo area to hire a Trade Compliance Specialist, paying $80,000-$90,000+ per year, depending on experience. This is a newly created role with the opportunity to take ownership of the trade compliance function, build structure, and help shape processes as the organization continues to support international customers and supply chain activity.This role is ideal for someone who stays current on customs requirements, global trade regulations, tariffs, product classification, international trade documentation, and government agency compliance. The Trade Compliance Specialist will serve as the internal liaison for trade compliance matters, customer compliance requests, audits, regulatory reviews, and documentation tied to sourcing, traceability, tariffs, and responsible business requirements.The right person will enjoy creating checklists, strengthening SOPs, organizing documentation, and helping internal teams understand what is needed to remain compliant. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented, proactive compliance professional who wants to step into a visible role, partner across teams, and make a meaningful impact on how compliance is embedded into daily operations.This is an on-site/hybrid position in the Getzville, NY area.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Own trade compliance activities related to customs, tariffs, HTS classification, country of origin, valuation, duty programs, Free Trade Agreements, and import/export documentation.</li><li>Review, code, approve, and reconcile customs duties, tariff activity, broker invoices, and related documentation with accuracy and consistency.</li><li>Serve as the primary internal liaison for customer compliance requests, questionnaires, audits, KYC documentation, regulatory inquiries, and international compliance reviews.</li><li>Manage responsible sourcing and sustainability-related documentation, including CMRT, EMRT, EcoVadis, traceability, ESG, and customer-driven reporting requirements.</li><li>Support CTPAT, ISO, audit readiness, internal reviews, corrective action follow-up, training coordination, and compliance recordkeeping.</li><li>Develop and maintain SOPs, checklists, trackers, training materials, and compliance procedures that create structure, consistency, and accountability across the organization.</li><li>Monitor regulatory developments impacting international trade, metals trading, customs activity, tariffs, and supply chains while partnering with internal teams to support compliant operations.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree or higher required.</li><li>5+ years of related trade compliance, customs compliance, import/export, regulatory compliance, or customs brokerage experience.</li><li>Strong working knowledge of customs requirements, trade regulations, tariffs, HTS classification, country of origin, duty programs, and international trade documentation.</li><li>Customs brokerage experience or customs brokerage certifications are highly preferred.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail, documentation skills, and ability to maintain audit-ready records across multiple compliance programs.</li><li>Proactive, inquisitive, and ownership-minded, with the ability to create structure, build checklists, and improve processes independently.</li><li>Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across Operations, Trading, Finance, Sales, customers, brokers, and external partners.</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>Competitive salary of $80,000-$90,000+ per year, depending on experience.</li><li>Newly created role with the opportunity to shape the trade compliance function and build lasting processes.</li><li>Hybrid flexibility potential after training, with a broader expectation of three or more days on-site.</li><li>Health and dental coverage to support overall well-being.</li><li>401(k) with company match for long-term financial planning.</li><li>Short-term and long-term disability coverage.</li><li>PTO, paid holidays, year-end bonus potential, and additional company benefits.</li></ul>#INDSBHIGHThe advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that our client would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range.First time working with a Recruiter? No problem! We make the process as smooth and straightforward as possible. StaffBuffalo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service.Check the StaffBuffalo Job Postings, send in your resume, join Career Chats, sign up for Job Notifications, review our Job Seeker Resources, and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitter!

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Trade Compliance Specialist

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They help customers of all sizes solve the intricacies of shipping goods globally by providing comprehensive international ocean and air freight forwarding, surface transportation and distribution, customs brokerage, trade and customs advisory services, and advanced e-commerce and trade facilitation solutions. Data entry and processing of various import related documentation for submission to US Customs and may handle all PGA's (participating Government Agencies) Maintain and keep current all shipment documentation in compliance with all record keeping requirements.

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Responsible for coordination of the documentation required by US Customs/Government Agencies for entry of goods into the US on behalf of importers.Provide impeccable customer service Obtain correct classification of goods for customs release from database, SOP's, tariff book, internet or customs. Data entry and processing of various import related documentation for submission to US Customs and may handle all PGA's (participating Government Agencies) Maintain and keep current all shipment documentation in compliance with all record keeping requirements. Adhere to all international importing and exporting regulations. Work closely with other internal staff, departments, other fedex operations, and customers to deliver high level of service to customers. Process agency brokerage shipments. May handle remote filings Ensure all government and organizational policies are followed. Performs other duties as assigned. Paid Training Provided.HS Diploma or GED required. No industry experience required. Minimum of 6 months work experience preferred.Data entry/keyboard experience required. Working knowledge of MS Office and email applications such as Outlook using multiple screens and windows.Excellent communication skills, verbal and written. Organizational Skills. Inter-personal skills. Problem solving skills.Handle high volume of work. Handle time sensitive work. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.Ability to use multiple systems and reference material. Interact with customers, carriers, brokers, government agencies, internal staff, management of all levels, internal departments.Preferred Qualifications: Prior brokerage experience, dealing with paperwork for Customs Entry. Prior work experience with attention to detail in an ever-changing work environment. Job will require onsite work for 3 to 4 months, or until productivity and accuracy standards are met. Thereafter, work from home options will become available based upon company needs.Pay Transparency: This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary for the lowest level to the current starting salary of the highest level. Actual starting pay would be determined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at the location for this job and other job-related factors permitted by law. An employee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential. The Company offers eligible employees health, vision and dental insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.Pay: $16.50 -$19.50/ hourAdditional Details: SHIFT: Mon- Fri 7am to 3:30pm. “Mandatory overtime may be required during periods of high volume. In addition, working on company-recognized holidays may be necessary.FedEx Logistics provides freight forwarding, as well as import and export services that allow companies to reach markets throughout the world. They help customers of all sizes solve the intricacies of shipping goods globally by providing comprehensive international ocean and air freight forwarding, surface transportation and distribution, customs brokerage, trade and customs advisory services, and advanced e-commerce and trade facilitation solutions. We’re glad you stopped by and hope your job search experience with FedEx Logistics, Inc. will be rewarding. We look forward to hearing from you!FedEx Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.Know Your RightsPay TransparencyFedEx Logistics will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FAIR Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHOO) for the City of Los Angeles (LAMC 189.00)FedEx Logistics will not rely on the wage history of a prospective employee from any current or former employer when determining the wages for such individual at any stage in the employment process, including in the negotiation or drafting of any employment contract in accordance with Philadelphia Ordinance No. 160840.

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