Trade Compliance Specialist

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Salary: Starting at $80,000 per year, with up to approximately 25% higher compensation based on experience and skills.

Company

hirify.global develops bicycle components and operates across more than 20 locations in 9 countries, with over 4,500 employees.

What you will do

• Serve as the subject matter expert for U.S. Customs matters and the primary contact for North American Customs activities.
• Manage U.S. import compliance, including duty analysis, regulatory updates, customs audits, and document retention.
• Maintain HTS codes, tariff classifications, and duty rates in SAP and lead classification projects across multiple jurisdictions.
• Oversee U.S. Customs brokers, suppliers, and vendors, including performance management, SOP updates, and compliance with CBP requirements.
• Analyze trade actions such as Sections 232 and 301 and provide reporting aligned with business priorities.
• Collaborate with internal departments, global teams, external vendors, and distribution stakeholders on process improvements and compliance initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5–6 years of U.S. import compliance experience in an importer environment.
• Strong tariff classification expertise across diverse commodities and experience producing defensible, audit-ready support.
• Working knowledge of SAP, the CBP ACE Portal, CROSS, FDA, APHIS, and U.S. HTS resources.
• Experience with end-to-end process management, vendor management, continuous improvement, research, audits, and advising business partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice to have

• U.S. Customs Broker License, Certified Customs Specialist, or similar credential.
• Knowledge of Canadian border processes, customs valuation, or free trade agreement origin determination.
• Knowledge of U.S. export compliance, EEI filing, and ECCN classification.
• Deep understanding of U.S. Customs law and regulatory frameworks.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Work with global teams across multiple countries and jurisdictions.