[Hiring] CTPAT Program Specialist @Willson International Ltd.

Role Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic CTPAT Program Specialist to lead and continually enhance our CTPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) program. This role requires a strong combination of supply chain security expertise, risk management, trade compliance knowledge, and stakeholder engagement capabilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of the organization's CTPAT program, including:

• Partner risk assessments
• Importer vetting
• Security profile maintenance
• Training initiatives
• Ongoing compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) security requirements

Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), particularly individuals who have worked directly with the CTPAT program, supply chain security, cargo enforcement, trade operations, or trusted trader programs.

As the CTPAT Program Specialist, you will serve as the subject matter expert for supply chain security initiatives while partnering with internal business units, customers, carriers, brokers, vendors, and government agencies to maintain and strengthen our security posture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in international trade, customs compliance, customs brokerage, or trade consulting environments, with strong expertise in U.S. import/export regulations.
• Licensed U.S. Customs Broker (LCB) designation required.
• Additional trade compliance certifications or professional designations considered an asset.
• Proven ability to facilitate business growth while effectively maintaining a compliance-focused environment.
• Must possess excellent time management and organizational skills while operating in a fast-paced environment.
• Superior strategic, organizational, analytical, and abstract reasoning skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience with public speaking and presenting to large groups and executive audiences.
• Solid financial acumen related to trade compliance, customs programs, and international supply chain activities.
• Proven ability to manage client engagements, develop business relationships, and identify opportunities for service expansion.

Requirements

• Capable of seamlessly interfacing with all levels of an organization, from front-line operational employees to C-suite executives.
• Strong regulatory, analytical, financial, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills with a proven ability to logically document and explain complex regulatory processes.
• Strong investigative skills with a proactive approach to identifying gaps and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and CRM tools.

Benefits

• Work-from-home environment, with a home internet reimbursement
• 3 weeks paid vacation for all new hires
• 401K program
• Family medical benefit coverage (including significant mental-health practitioner coverage), Compassionate Care top-ups, and Maternity/Parental top-ups.
• Training opportunities and coverage of certification costs
• Recognition of staff value and celebration of significant moments (like service anniversaries, weddings, and personal milestones).