Trade compliance specialist

Job Description

We are seeing an Sr. Trade Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the enterprise by providing direction and guidance in managing the business unit transactions with all U.S. import laws and Export regulations.

This position reporting to the Trade Compliance Manager and is based in Rantoul, IL or Irvine, CA .

As the Sr. Trade Specialist, you will have an opportunity to:

Export Compliance:

• Develop and implement export compliance strategies aligned with U.S. and international regulations.

• Manage export licensing activities including DSP-5, DSP-73, and technical assistance agreements (TAAs).

• Conduct product classification and jurisdiction analysis under ITAR and EAR.

• Submit and manage export authorizations via DECCS, AES, and SNAP-R.

• Monitor and apply ITAR exemptions and EAR exceptions appropriately.

• Educate internal stakeholders on export control laws through training and outreach.

Import Compliance:

• Manage import compliance programs, including tariff classification (with emphasis on apparel), valuation, and country of origin determinations.

• Demonstrate knowledge of Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs), including regulatory compliance and operational processes.

• Ensure accurate and timely submission of customs declarations and related documentation.

• Monitor changes in import regulations and recommend strategic adjustments to maintain compliance. Conduct internal audits and assessments of import activities to identify and mitigate risks.

• Collaborate with customs brokers and government agencies to resolve compliance-related issues.

• Manage the calculations for preferential duty treatment under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), ensuring strong internal controls (procedures, work instructions, forms, checklists, and tools).

• Analyze transactions for potential risk and confirm that due diligence requirements are met.

• Possess knowledge of U.S. Customs programs such as Reconciliation and Duty Drawback.

• Identify, evaluate, and implement duty mitigation opportunities and programs.

• Support additional tasks as needed to maintain an effective international trade compliance program

You have:

• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB)

• Bachelor's degree in International Business, Logistics, or related field (Master's preferred).

• Minimum 5 years of experience in global trade compliance, including import/export operations.

• Strong excel skills, including ability to research transactions and prepare different reports in the Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP) and ACE Portal.

• Experience with government systems (DECCS, AES, SNAP-R) and screening tools (e.g., NAVEX).

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Pay Range:

$75,600.00 - $121,000.00

The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.

We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, paid holidays, gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!

Our Postings are not intended for distribution to or use in any jurisdiction, country or territory where such distribution or use would violate local law or would subject us to any regulations in another jurisdiction, country or territory. We reserve the right to limit our Postings in any jurisdiction, country or territory.

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Revelyst is a collective of makers that design and manufacture performance gear and precision technologies. Our category-defining brands leverage meticulous craftsmanship and cross-collaboration to pursue new innovations that redefine what is humanly possible in the outdoors. Portfolio brands include Foresight Sports, Bushnell Golf, Fox, Bell, Giro, CamelBak, Bushnell, Simms Fishing and more.

Revelyst is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristics protected by law. The EEO Law poster is available here:

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