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Ace Hardware International · 2 weeks ago

International Export Compliance Specialist

Oak Brook, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$65K/yr - $81K/yr

3+ years exp

Ace Hardware International is seeking an Export Compliance Specialist responsible for performing export operational tasks and maintaining compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The role involves tariff classification, filing AES declarations, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure compliance with trade laws and government regulations.

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Responsibilities

Perform tariff classification utilizing the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), Schedule B, and Import-Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) as needed

File AES declarations to U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Collaborate to gather shipping docs and support audits of export shipments

Knowledge of ITAR, EAR, and other government agencies

Perform Denied Party Screening for exports

Other tasks as assigned

Qualification

Export ComplianceTariff ClassificationSchedule BECCNAES DeclarationsITAREAR KnowledgeSAPOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCritical ThinkingTeam Player

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent

At least 3-5 years of direct experience in the export/international trade environment

Classification experience with Schedule B and ECCN required

Understand and efficient with the following programs/systems: Excel / Outlook / Word / Power Point / SAP/ B1

Knowledge of ITAR, EAR, and other government agencies

Preferred

Export Certified preferred but not required

Previous experience in Hardware product, tools and paints with a global exposure is a plus

Benefits

Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!)

Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10.4% of total eligible compensation.

Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents

21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire

Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities – and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation

Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review

We know the work environment matters. That’s why Ace holds frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales

We bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more!

Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more

Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off

Adoption cost reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events

Identity theft protection

Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable plans and policies.