Trade Compliance Specialist at LGCGroup

The Trade Compliance Specialist ensures organisational compliance with trade laws and import/export regulations across a designated region of operations, product portfolio, or within a particular business unit. The Specialist ensures the effective flow of traded goods across international borders specific to the United States of America while adhering to regulatory requirements within the designated geographic region. This position requires a combination of regulatory knowledge, logistical expertise, and strong communication skills to effectively manage import/export activities, ensure process and data effectiveness, and support international trade operations.   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential functions satisfactorily.  • Provide daily operational and compliance support for import and export processes of traded goods within a specific country or region • Administer free-trade agreement programs, including regular reviews of entry documentation and maintenance of tariff codes and country-of-origin (COO) data • Maintain internal controls and procedures to ensure compliance with trade regulations and minimize the risk of penalties or fines • Maintain organized and accurate trade records, update internal databases, and ensure activities align with established corporate policies, departmental procedures, and regulatory requirements • Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for general trade compliance and customs relations, including tariffs and VAT, training and educating cross-functional stakeholders throughout the organization • Interpret and apply trade regulations from various global agencies such as U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and World Trade Organization (WTO) • Assist with trade compliance projects relating to cost-avoidance programmes, duty drawback, free-trade agreements, and preferential origin • Complete or assist in applications of supporting documentation for export, import, shipping, and receiving processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with trade laws and country regulations • Stay updated on changes in international trade laws and regulations and communicate relevant updates to the appropriate stakeholders within the organization • Liaise with customs officials to facilitate the clearance of shipments, including handling of import/export documentation and potential issue resolution during the clearance process • Provide regular updates and reporting on key data and metrics to functional leadership; alert management to discrepancies and trends • Perform other duties as required, or assigned by management, to meet business needs • Adhere to company Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) policy