Trade Compliance Specialist

Trek is an awesome place to work, with amazing benefits for all employees. We build only products we love, provide incredible hospitality to our customers, and change the world by getting more people on bikes. When you’re on our team, you’re taken care of, encouraged to learn and grow, and given lots of opportunities to do so. Give us your best, and we’ll give it right back. Sound pretty sweet? Then come join us!
 

Position Description:
The Trade Compliance Specialist plays a key role in supporting Trek’s global trade compliance
program by enabling compliant, efficient import and export operations across the business. This
position partners closely with internal teams, external brokers, and service providers to translate
complex customs and regulatory requirements into practical guidance, supported by accurate product
and trade data. The role contributes to continuous improvement of compliance processes, supports
strategic initiatives, and helps ensure Trek’s global supply chain operates in compliance with trade
regulations.

Position Responsibilities:
• Support daily trade compliance operations in collaboration with external brokers, service
providers and internal stakeholders
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures to ensure compliant import
and export processes.
• Analyze product data to evaluate and support customs and regulatory reporting
requirements.
• Interpret and apply the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and other applicable tariff
schedules, duties and partner government agency requirements to support Trek’s import and
export activities.
• Derermine eligibility for preferential trade agreement treatment through analysis of rules of
origin, bills of materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Advise on country of origin determinations, marking requirements, and customs valuation
principles.
• Engage cross-functionally and with suppliers and vendors to collect, validate, and manage
critical trade data.
• Contribute to compliance process improvements and strategic initiatives.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned.

Position Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in international business, supply chain, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in U.S. trade/customs compliance in a corporate setting.
• U.S. Customs broker license required.
• Experience in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system.
• Proficiency in Power BI, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,
Teams) is required, Experience with e2Open, Atlassian, Oracle (JD Edwards) and Descartes
customs software is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with diverse
stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic; accepts accountability and responsibility for actions.

Trek Benefits:

•    Flexible and fun company culture
•    Competitive health care
•    PPO & HDHP medical plan options, Dental insurance, Vision insurance
•    Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
•    Free life insurance & optional term life insurance
•    Competitive vacation package
•    401(k) with match and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)
•    12 weeks of maternity leave with 100% pay
•    Flexible holiday schedule – 10 company holidays
•    Tuition Reimbursement up to $15,000! (Undergraduate & Masters programs)
•    Employee discounts on all product
•    Deep partner retail discounts

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. Trek strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.  This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

We are an E-Verify employer.

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