Trade and Tariff Coordinator (Only W2 - Hybrid)

Job Description:

· Job Title: Trade and Tariff Coordinator
Location: Franklin, TN (Nashville HUB)
Schedule: Hybrid 3 days on site, 2 works from home
Contract: 6 Months with Strong potential for extension

· Shift: 8.00 am to 5.00 pm.

· Note this role is very similar to our Tariff Coordinator roles, they still will need to have this knowledge but will benefit to have the additional following skills in Trade.

· Tariff Classification & Technical Research: Assign accurate HTS/Schedule B classifications for complex parts by researching engineering drawings and technical specifications to ensure full regulatory compliance.

· Compliance Auditing & Risk Mitigation:

· Conduct regular internal audits to identify compliance gaps, manage prior disclosures, and develop long-term process improvements to minimize financial and legal risks.

· Trade Legislation & Strategic Analysis:

· Monitor and analyze international trade laws and legislative changes (such as Section 301 or USMCA eligibility) to forecast economic impacts on company operations and supply chain flow

· Cross-Functional Collaboration:

· Act as a central liaison between legal, finance, and supply chain teams to ensure trade strategies and compliance protocols align with broader corporate business goals.

· Executive Reporting & Decision Support:

· Synthesize technical trade data into high-level briefings and KPI reports for senior leadership to drive data-driven decisions regarding market entry and cost-saving opportunities.

· Operational Liaison:

· Coordinate directly with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies like CBP to resolve daily documentation discrepancies and shipment delays.

Duties & Key Responsibilities

· Thoroughly examine and validate import documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.

· Facilitate customs clearance procedures, either through brokerage services or self-brokerage protocols.

· Determine appropriate tariff codes for imported products to ensure correct classification and regulation compliance.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address challenges and contribute to continuous process improvement.

· Undertake additional duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to evolving role requirements.

· Coordinating all related import and export functions with third-party service providers. This includes direct communication with vendors, custom brokers, and freight forwarders.

· Resolve issues and discrepancies during the customs clearance process.

· Prepare and process timely submission of commercial documentation to customs brokers for import & export shipments.

· Verify the accuracy of all freight documentation.

· Identify and resolve documentation issues promptly.

· Audit vendor invoices for payment.

· Resolve billing issues as required.

· Data entry in system for visibility and tracking.

· Maintain records of import/export activities and documents to ensure audit compliance.

· Prepare and analyze reports as required.

· Provide support during internal and external audits.

Skills & Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Operations, International Business, or a related field.

· Strong relationship-building skills.

· Proficient in research, analysis, and problem-solving.

· Detail-oriented and logical individual capable of making objective business decisions in a fast-paced environment.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong listening abilities.

· Customer service-oriented with a keen sense of priority and purpose.

· Organized, strong detail orientation, and accurate system data entry.

· Proficiency in prioritizing tasks and managing conflicting deadlines.

Ability to meet changing priorities and multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

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Requirements

Skills & Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Operations, International Business, or a related field.

· Strong relationship-building skills.

· Proficient in research, analysis, and problem-solving.

· Detail-oriented and logical individual capable of making objective business decisions in a fast-paced environment.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong listening abilities.

· Customer service-oriented with a keen sense of priority and purpose.

· Organized, strong detail orientation, and accurate system data entry.

· Proficiency in prioritizing tasks and managing conflicting deadlines.

· Ability to meet changing priorities and multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.