[Hiring] Trade Compliance Specialist @the Client

Role Description

The CTPAT Contractor will directly support the Trade Compliance Program Manager. Support in this role includes:

• Monitoring cargo security overseas shipping locations
• Monitoring and reporting on cargo security audit statuses, communications, and results
• Identifying and incorporating current and new shipping locations across a network of 50 countries into the risk assessment system
• Updating weekly/monthly/quarterly readouts on overall program status
• Assisting with material creation on minimum security criteria requirements
• Helping with program initiatives such as creating and updating self-assessments
• Supporting risk assessment processes and procedures including business partner denied party screening

This position is fully remote out of the Framingham, Massachusetts office. The candidate may be asked to come into the office for certain periodic incidents — for example, quarterly meetings and yearly summits. The position is fully remote; however, the candidate will need to support EST normal business hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in a corporate setting
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and processes
• Proficient computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Teams
• Advanced knowledge of Excel using V-Lookups and Pivot Tables
• Ability to perform online research
• Willingness to learn, take direction well, and be a team player
• Flexibility and positive attitude
• Excellent written communication skills, with clear and concise drafting skills and attention to detail
• Highly organized and capable of efficiently balancing multiple projects at the same time, setting appropriate priorities
• Critical thinking and strong communication skills

Requirements

• Experience working with the CTPAT program
• Experience working with other government programs or trade compliance settings
• Experience within Logistics/Loss Prevention
• Some experience in logistics, transportation, and customs

Benefits

• Fully remote position supporting EST normal business hours
• Occasional in-office attendance may be required for periodic events such as quarterly meetings and yearly summits

Important Notes

• 2-round interview process: first interview with the manager, second round with the manager's manager