[Hiring] Associate Regulatory Compliance Specialist @Mohawk Global Logistics Corp

Role Description

The Associate Regulatory Compliance Specialist supports international trade compliance by managing post-entry processes, product classifications, and regulatory documentation. This role ensures adherence to U.S. Customs and Participating Government Agency (PGA) requirements while contributing to process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives. The position partners with internal teams and clients to resolve compliance issues and maintain accurate, compliant import/export activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure compliant vetting of the client and timely establishment of the client record
• Prepare and support submission of post-entry filings in accordance with established procedures
• Process powers of attorney (POA) and sub-POAs
• Maintain compliance documentation, policies, and procedures under guidance
• Process and maintain continuous bonds and related updates
• Follow established processes to support U.S. Customs and PGA compliance requirements
• Support internal teams with compliance-related requests and standard classification needs
• Learn and apply regulatory requirements under guidance
• Investigate and resolve routine shipment, system, and compliance-related issues
• Escalate complex compliance issues, discrepancies, or regulatory concerns as needed
• Assist in reviewing Customs inquiries and supporting required responses
• Identify and report process inefficiencies or recurring issues
• Support troubleshooting of system or workflow issues
• Participate in process improvement initiatives led by senior team members
• Support new client onboarding by completing required compliance setup tasks
• Partner with internal teams to ensure consistent compliance processes
• Assist with corporate compliance projects and cross-office initiatives
• Maintain accurate and organized compliance records
• Ensure documentation is complete and submission-ready
• Support audit preparation activities by gathering required documentation
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benchmarks for Measuring Success

• Timely support of new client onboarding by completing required compliance setup tasks
• Ensures proper client vetting through established government processes
• Reduces compliance-related errors, rework, or penalties through proactive issue resolution
• Supports successful resolution of Customs inquiries and government agency audits
• Contributes to process improvement initiatives that increase operational efficiency
• Maintains audit-ready documentation and adherence to internal compliance standards

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in international trade, freight forwarding, or similar industry
• Working knowledge of U.S. Customs compliance procedures
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications (e.g., CCS, CES, LCB/CHB)
• Experience with PGA compliance requirements

Office / Work Environment & Physical Demands

This position operates in a professional office environment (and/or remotely from a home office) with a quiet to moderate noise level and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, photocopying machines, and storage/filing cabinets. This is a largely sedentary role; however, lifting items under 25 pounds as well as the ability to bend, stand, and walk short distances may be required.

Travel Requirement

Minimal

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mohawk Global is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.