Global Trade Specialist
CAIGlobal 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 fr
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eedom 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, e