Trade Compliance Specialist
Company Description
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here
Job Description
The Trade Compliance Specialist works as an integral member of the Fortune Brands Innovations Customs team. This role will assist with the day-to-day operations for all Trade Compliance and Customs related activities for the company’s global divisions located in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and China.
Position Location: This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. The schedule allows for remote work on Mon & Fri and in-office presence (Deerfield HQ) Tues-Thurs.
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing and reviewing import documentation for compliance with CBP regulations.
- Coordinate with customs brokers to ensure timely and accurate shipment processing.
- Support product classification using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS).
- Maintain customs data in ERP systems, including HTS codes and country of origin.
- Track and monitor import shipments for timely customs clearance.
- Participate in post-entry audits and internal compliance reviews.
- Maintain proper recordkeeping in accordance with CBP requirements.
- Collaborate with internal departments to gather necessary documentation and product information.
- Stay current on trade regulations and participate in training sessions.
Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field preferred.
- 1–2 years of experience in customs compliance, logistics, or international trade.
- Basic understanding of U.S. import regulations and HTSUS.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to learn and grow within the trade compliance field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with customs brokers or freight forwarders.
- Exposure to free trade agreements, country of origin rules, or duty drawback programs.
- Interest in pursuing a Customs Broker License (CLB).
Additional Information
Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $49,000 USD - $75,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.
At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.
Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.
Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN
Equal Employment Opportunity:
FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Reasonable Accommodations:
FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to.
To protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams, please note that FBIN job postings are exclusively hosted on our careers page at www.fbin.com/careers>.
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