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Umbilical Advanced · 6 days ago

Foreign Trade Specialist

Michigan, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $140K/yr

Umbilical Advanced is a global manufacturing business with a significant North American footprint. They are seeking an experienced Foreign Trade Specialist to lead customs, tariff, and trade compliance activities across North America, influencing financial performance and shaping the company's tariff mitigation strategy.

ConsultingHuman ResourcesRecruitingStaffing Agency

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Ajay Bhella

Responsibilities

Lead regional customs and foreign trade compliance programmes across the North American region

Develop, implement and monitor processes that ensure full adherence to trade laws and internal standards

Oversee Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations and related compliance requirements

Support IMMEX compliance activities in Mexico

Liaise with customs authorities, brokers and internal stakeholders

Interpret HTS codes, tariff rules and regulatory changes to support strategic decisions

Develop and implement tariff mitigation strategies to reduce financial impact

Prepare and submit PSCs and support cost recovery initiatives using Free Trade Agreements

Ensure accurate product classification and integrity of SAP data

Lead cross-functional tariff-related projects (no direct reports)

Present analysis and updates to regional and international senior leadership

Provide clear, layman-friendly explanations of complex trade topics to the wider business

Qualification

Foreign Trade ComplianceHTS ClassificationTariff Mitigation StrategiesCustoms RegulationsLogistics ManagementSAP Data IntegrityManufacturing ExperienceGovernment LiaisonCertifications CCSCertifications CESCommunicationCross-functional Leadership

Required

Experience in roles such as Export Specialist, Trade Compliance Analyst, Customs Compliance Specialist, Export Control Officer, Foreign Trade Manager or similar

Experience from any manufacturing environment with significant international trade flows

Experienced in foreign trade, customs, import/export, logistics or export control

Strong knowledge of HTS classification, trade regulations and tariff processes

Prior experience working with customs brokers, government authorities or FTZ/IMMEX programmes

Excellent communication, able to simplify complex regulatory topics