Job Description

Trade Compliance Specialist - Decatur, IL

Job Responsibilities:
Audits, Controls & Continuous Improvement

• Support external customs audits
• Conduct internal reviews to assess effectiveness and drive corrective and preventive actions.

Broker & Declarations Oversight

• Maintain the master list of customs brokers and Powers of Attorney.
• Obtain and analyze declaration data from brokers; identify risks and opportunities.

Classification, Valuation & Compliance Operations

• Oversee accurate HS classification and customs valuation
• Ensure compatibility of business strategies with CETC and regulatory requirements (US and relevant Canada cross-border trade).

Country of Origin (CoO) & FTA

• Resolve historical origin/FTA issues and implement preventive measures (USMCA and other FTA)

Special Projects & Program Implementation

• Support CETC special projects and drive regional implementation across US and Canada operations.
• Identify opportunities for new CETC projects to enhance compliance and efficiency.

Systems & Data

• Support data analytics for trade KPIs and compliance dashboards.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of customs legislation with a focus on North America (incl’ Canada)
• Proven experience in trade compliance and internal and external auditing.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex trade data and regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision and drive initiatives to completion.
• Efficient communicator (written and verbal), adept at stakeholder management and training non-experts.
• Extensive digital literacy; proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and collaboration tools.
• Professional English language skills.

Education Requirements:

• The TCS has a relevant university degree or higher, supplemented by relevant professional training.

Required Experience:

• The TCS has at least 7 years active experience as a customs specialist, working in a large or medium-sized company. Previous roles should include the filing of customs and excise declarations, internal auditing, data processing, and reporting.

Additional Information:

• The TCS will be working in the corporate Customs & Excise Trade Compliance function of the ADM organization.
• The TCS reports to the Sr. Manager CETC Canada

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor. * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required. * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.
​Hiring Manager- Karla Veites ​
Recruiter- Karen Kremer

City

Decatur

State

IL - Illinois

Location Country

United States

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$53,100.00 - $93,600.00