[Hiring] Trade Consultant @GHY International

Role Description

Turn your customs expertise into trusted client guidance. As a Trade Consultant , you’ll use your customs expertise to help clients solve complex trade challenges, identify compliance risks and opportunities, and make informed decisions.

Reporting to the Director of US Trade Services, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert , working directly with clients while also sharing your expertise with colleagues across GHY.

You’ll have the opportunity to dig into the details, tackle challenging customs questions, and influence solutions that make a real difference for our clients.

What You’ll Do

• Advise and consult clients through tariff classification, valuation, country of origin, free trade agreement qualification, and other complex customs matters.
• Draft CBP Binding Ruling Requests and support verifications, post-entry corrections, and coordination with CBP and Partner Government Agencies.
• Evaluate client activity to identify potential compliance exposure, refund opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Investigate supplemental duty bills, penalties, classification questions, and other trade issues and translate your findings into practical recommendations.
• Compile customs documentation, coordinate post-entry filings, and maintain visibility into refunds, CBP requests, and entry status.
• Help develop scopes of work, trade-related presentations, and recommendations tailored to client needs.
• Serve as a resource to colleagues and contribute your expertise to team discussions, process improvements, and business development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage deadlines and heavy workloads.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to represent GHY professionally with clients, colleagues, and CBP.
• Advanced knowledge of tariff classification and Explanatory Notes.
• Advanced knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations (19 CFR).
• Advanced knowledge of valuation rules and country of origin determinations.
• Proficiency in executing customs entries for all transportation modes.
• Proficiency in ACE functionality and brokerage software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the full Microsoft Office Suite.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the customs industry.
• U.S. Customs Broker License (Required).
• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation (Preferred).

Working Conditions

• Minimal supervision required.
• Primarily desk-based (90%) with occasional standing or travel (5% each).

Location

• Remote - must be able to travel to Pembina, ND office for training.

Hours

• Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM CST (40 hours/week).

Holidays

• One statutory holiday per year will be required to be worked.

Benefits

• Remote flexibility while staying connected to a collaborative, experienced team.
• Competitive compensation supported by scheduled salary assessments and a performance-based bonus program.
• Comprehensive, subsidized health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life & AD&D coverage.
• Access ongoing learning through our internal university and leadership development programming.
• Opportunities to connect, contribute, and have fun through our Giveback Committee, Social Committee, and Cultural Ambassadors.