Senior Trade Advisor

Senior Trade Advisor – Customs Brokerage Reports to : Trade Services Director Role type : People Manager Location : Valley Stream, NY In Office Presence: Hybrid Overview The Senior Trade Advisor delivers specialized trade compliance and customs advisory services to clients across a range of industries and supply chains. Reporting to the Director of Trade Services, this role independently executes assigned client projects and provides technical expertise across classification and product compliance, customs valuation, country of origin and Free Trade Agreement (FTA) qualification, duty optimization and reconciliation, compliance assessments, and trade compliance program development. The Senior Trade Advisor applies sound technical judgment, communicates complex regulatory requirements clearly, and maintains accountability for project scope, timelines, and deliverables. The role also supports recurring client advisory needs, develops practical solutions to complex trade compliance challenges, and helps clients strengthen compliance practices while identifying opportunities to mitigate risk and optimize duty exposure. Candidates may bring deep expertise in particular areas of the advisory portfolio; expertise across every service offering is not required. Key Responsibilities Trade Compliance & Technical Advisory Independently execute client projects across assigned service areas, including HTS classification, product compliance, customs valuation, country-of-origin determination, and FTA qualification. Analyze applicable customs regulations, CBP rulings, trade agreements, and other regulatory requirements to develop technically sound, practical recommendations for clients. Identify opportunities for duty optimization, duty recovery, reconciliation, and other strategies to improve clients’ trade compliance and cost-management outcomes. Research complex trade questions and translate regulatory requirements into clear guidance, recommendations, and actionable next steps. Monitor relevant regulatory developments and assess their potential impact on clients’ products, supply chains, and compliance programs. Review and validate product master and customs data to identify classification, origin, and PGA discrepancies. Support data remediation and ongoing governance to maintain data accuracy and compliance. Client Project Management & Advisory Support Manage assigned projects from scoping through completion, maintaining accountability for project plans, deadlines, deliverables, and client expectations. Serve as a trusted technical resource for client stakeholders, communicating findings, recommendations, and regulatory considerations clearly and professionally. Provide recurring advisory support to clients on trade compliance questions, regulatory changes, emerging risks, and opportunities for process improvement. Conduct client compliance assessments, evaluate existing practices, identify gaps, and develop prioritized recommendations and improvement roadmaps. Support client discussions involving complex compliance matters, including CBP inquiries, post-entry issues, audit findings, and other regulatory concerns, as applicable to the engagement. Coordinate with internal colleagues and client stakeholders to obtain necessary information, resolve questions, and deliver high-quality advisory services. Compliance Programs, Procedures & Training Develop and improve client-specific trade compliance programs, policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and supporting documentation. Design and deliver training on customs compliance, classification, valuation, origin and FTA requirements, and other relevant trade topics based on client needs. Recommend practical controls and process improvements to address compliance gaps, strengthen internal accountability, and reduce regulatory exposure. Support the implementation of advisory recommendations and help clients evaluate their effectiveness over time. Duty Optimization & Spec…

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