Trade Compliance Specialist - Contract

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Position Summary

MPT Trade Compliance is looking for smart, energetic, hard-working, and creative candidate to join our team. The ideal candidate shows good judgement and instinct in decision making with a drive for continual improvement of business operations and trade compliance awareness. This is an exciting position that will be supporting global strategy, development and implementation of process improvements, and ongoing Group and Business Unit compliance program efforts supporting our rapidly growing and evolving businesses.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsible for daily Import/Export activities to ensure compliance with global trade regulations.

Classify new products and maintain data base of HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) and ECCN (Export Control Classification Numbers) Classification.

Prepare and review commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin and other shipping documents.

Restricted Part Screening: Conduct restricted and denied party screening to ensure appropriate controls and I place to prevent violations.

Support export license applications, recordkeeping reporting requirements and maintaining compliance with relevant authorities

Monitor regulatory changes and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.

Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain trade compliance standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Conduct and or support internal trade compliance audits, identifying risk and implementing corrective actions.

Complete preferential trade agreements ( ex. CUSMA & Certificates of origin) using rules of origins and valuation methods.

Collaborate and oversee activities of Customs brokers and Freight Forwarders and government agencies as needed.

Provide training and guidance to employees to promote a culture of compliance.

Technical Expertise

Strong knowledge of international trade laws and customs regulations.

Proficient in import/export compliance, including tariff classification (HTS, ECCN), documentation accuracy, and valuation methods.

Understanding of rules of origin, preferential trade agreements (USMCA, EU FTAs, CPTPP), and country-of-origin requirements.

Experience conducting restricted or denied party screenings and managing embargo compliance.

Skilled in managing export licensing processes and maintaining accurate compliance records.

Familiarity with global trade management systems such as ERP platforms, CARM and CERS.

Analytical & Operational Skills

Strong analytical abilities to interpret and apply complex trade regulations.

Proven track record of maintaining compliance documentation, audit trails, and accurate reporting.

Experience developing and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for trade compliance processes.

Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Interpersonal & Leadership Skills

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively across value streams, commercial and legal teams.

Capable of providing internal training and guidance to promote trade compliance awareness.

Demonstrated initiative and accountability in managing compliance risks within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Culturally aware and comfortable working in a global business setting.

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years of trade compliance experience. Professional certification such as Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), Certified Export Specialist (CES), or CITT/CTCS designation.

Prior experience in the manufacturing or industrial equipment sector.

Fluency in an additional language is considered an asset.

Physical Environment and Environmental Factors

Office-based with occasional travel to logistics and production sites.

Quadro Engineering Corp. is committed to providing a barrier-free workplace. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process, it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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