Global Trade Specialist

Global Trade Specialist

Req number:

R8626

Employment type:

Full time

Worksite flexibility:

Onsite

Who we are

CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Global Trade Specialist to join our client's Engineering Operations team. This position will be a 6 month contract, full-time, and on-site.

Job Description

We are looking for a Global Trade Specialist to join our client's Engineering Operations team. This position will be a 6 month contract, full-time, and on-site.

What You’ll Do

• Liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure all import and export activities comply with applicable global trade regulations
• Facilitate classification of products using Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN)
• Ensure compliance with U.S. and international import/export laws, including EAR, ITAR (if applicable)
• Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to support new product introductions and changes
• Maintain trade compliance data within Jurisdiction and Classification systems
• Ensure adherence to internal compliance policies, procedures, and Quality Management System requirements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to trade compliance processes
• Manage interfaces to trade compliance and technical experts for proper classification of materials
• Contribute to maintaining data integrity during the development of new products and designs

What You'll Need

Required

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Engineering, Logistics, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 1 year of experience in trade compliance, customs, or global logistics
• Working knowledge of import/export regulations, HTS classification, and country-of-origin rules
• Experience working with ERP systems and compliance databases.
• Proficiency in standard office software (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Effective interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred

• Prior experience or demonstrated exposure to REACH and RoHS regulations, including material compliance concepts and restriction requirements
• Experience supporting product environmental compliance activities in coordination with Engineering, Supply Chain, or Environmental Compliance teams.
• Familiarity with material declarations, substance data collection, and supplier compliance documentation
• Understanding of how REACH and RoHS requirements intersect with trade compliance activities such as product classification, country of origin, and ERP data management
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and support accurate data maintenance for environmental and trade compliance
• Experience working cross-functionally to support new product introductions (NPI) and engineering changes with compliance considerations

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor.
• Must be able to communicate with customers/team members over the phone and in person.
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

Reasonable accommodation statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected] or (888) 824 – 8111.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Computer Aid, Inc.(CAI) not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

 

Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.

$40 per hour

The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.