Global Trade Compliance Specialist

Terumo BCT, Inc. • Denver, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Global Trade Compliance Specialist in Lakewood, Colorado supports the Global Trade function in maintaining import and export requirements and controls at Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies (TBCT). The Global Trade Specialist must be able to interpret commodity classifications, trade data and transactional risks to ensure compliance with all applicable import/export laws, regulations and regulatory requirements. This role is also responsible for maintaining trade compliance documentation related to compliance decisions and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in customs, risk, finance, medical devices or logistics with relevant international trade background.
• Strong knowledge of international trade regulations, Incoterms, and customs procedures.
• Strong knowledge of trade compliance, customs filing, duty/tax management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across global operations, legal, commercial finance, and compliance teams.
• Ability to interpret regulatory changes and assess financial impact.
• Expertise in Country-of-Origin determination.
• Familiarity with Incoterms.
• Understanding of USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) and other trade programs.
• Familiarity with export logistics and operations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with GTM software platforms (e.g., SAP GTS, Oracle GTM) preferred.
• Knowledge of Duty Drawback programs.

Responsibilities

• Resolve custom clearance issues or discrepancies.
• Support the creation and implementation of trade data: government agency communications (ACE, CTPAT), and facilitate communication with US Brokers as required.
• HTS Classification: Review, audit, and maintain accurate Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications.
• Documentation Review: Thoroughly review and analyze import documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• License Handling: Oversee the end-to-end process for obtaining, renewing, and executing export licenses globally, ensuring alignment with operational needs and legal requirements.
• Ensure compliance with screening of the denied parties.
• Customs Broker Liaison: Collaborate with customs brokers to resolve import-related issues and ensure timely clearance of goods.
• Collaborate with supply chain, logistics, legal, and procurement teams to ensure compliant movement of goods across borders.
• Perform transactional risk analysis.
• Monitor agency relevant regulatory changes & communicate cross-functionally with stakeholders.
• Collaborate on compliance projects and initiatives with other teams within the company, including Legal, Regulatory, Sales and Marketing and the legal and compliance departments of Terumo Group companies.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with a variety of stakeholders throughout the company.
• Strong communication skills and cross-cultural maturity.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

• At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level