We have an outstanding Contract to Hire position for a Trade Compliance Specialistto join a leading Company located inAkron, OH. Pay Rate Range: $31.00 - $35.00 per hour **US Citizenship is required.** **Must be able to work onsite in Akron, OH** Job Responsibilities: + Responsible for the division's import and/or export programs. Understand the compliance obligations and the division have and work to implement processes that support the corporation's compliance goals. + Support the division's cargo security program. + Provides training to division personnel on compliance rules and regulations. Principle contact for brokerage and freight forwarder issues in the division. + This role is responsible for the trade compliance process for simple to moderately complex requirements. + Position will report to the Braking Systems Division Compliance Manager. Work with engineering, customer service, contracts administration, suppliers, I/T, Corporate Transportation and Logistics team, Corporate Compliance team and other appropriate resources to ensure the division maintains a trade-compliant status. + Promotes and fosters a safe work environment. + Maintains the division's import and export manuals, and conducts regular audits. + Maintains the division's item master for HTS, COO, and License status. + Works with Engineering and/or procurement on new product compliance coding. + Ensures import and export records are filed according to US and rules. + Provides FTA data to customers as required. + Assists with Government Licensing applications as necessary. + Responsible for the proper exporting of the division's products. + Monitors and/or manages compliance systems and tools. + Ensure adherence to policies and programs. + Ensures compliance to industry regulations and protocols such as CTPAT, ITAR, and EAR. + Attends import/export training annually. Basic Hiring Criteria: + Bachelor's Degree (4 Year ) in Logistics, Supply Chain or Operations Management, Business, or Other. + Experience and/or exposure to trade compliance in the forwarding industry, brokerage or other transportation entities. + Analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend updates to accommodate compliance objectives. + Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Programs. + Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface. + with all internal and external contacts. + Understanding of lean enterprise principles and practices. + Must be able to work 100% onsite in Akron, OH. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visithttp://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/orhttps://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance