Trade Compliance Coordinator

Gentex Corp • Carbondale Township, PA

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About The Position

PURPOSE:
The Trade Compliance Coordinator helps ensure that our products, technology, and data move across borders in compliance with U.S. and international regulations. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, highly ethical, and committed to supporting internal teams. No prior trade compliance experience is required. We will train the right person.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Prior experience in trade compliance is not required. We welcome applicants who are beginning their careers or transitioning from another field. Prior experience in any detail oriented, process driven environment, such as administrative support, customer service, logistics, quality, or document management is helpful but not mandatory.
• Attention to detail, you catch small errors, follow checklists, and consistently produce accurate work.
• High integrity, you handle sensitive data responsibly and understand the importance of following rules, even under pressure.
• Commitment to internal customers, you communicate clearly, respond promptly, and help colleagues get what they need.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn. Trade compliance is a specialized area, and we will teach you the technical elements.
• Strong organizational habits, you are comfortable tracking multiple tasks and maintaining orderly documentation.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day processes that keep shipments, documentation, and approvals compliant with applicable regulations.
• Help review basic product and customer information to ensure accuracy before orders move forward.
• Maintain orderly and complete electronic records (e.g., approvals, forms, internal communications).
• Assist internal customers (operations, sales, engineering, supply chain, etc.) with questions and routing requests to the right compliance contact.
• Follow step-by-step procedures for screening customers and destinations.
• Escalate unusual or sensitive matters to the trade compliance manager or other trade compliance team members quickly and accurately.
• Participate in team check-ins, training, and continuous-improvement activities.

What This Job Offers

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