The Senior Trade Compliance Specialist works as an integral member of the Fortune Brands Innovations Transportation and Customs team. This role oversees 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 schedule based out of Deerfield, IL. Effective mid-2025, Fortune Brands will transition to a new world-class campus in Deerfield, bringing together associates from across our U.S. offices, brands, and functions. The campus will offer vibrant workspaces for collaboration, along with amenities for dining, onsite daycare, fitness and recreation.RESPONSIBILITIES:Focuses on import compliance management, including but not limited to product classification, valuation, country of origin determination, free trade agreements, manufacturing assists, duty reconciliation, and recordkeeping.  Responds to FBIN Customs Broker with information regarding import shipments as required.Manages the day-to-day customs operations for FBIN; serves as a primary point of contact for Customs Broker and internal customers.Collaborates with Product Managers, Sourcing and Engineering teams to ensure the proper Harmonized Tariff Schedule number (HTS) and country of origin are applied to new and existing products globally; maintains valid HTS numbers in ERP systems.Conducts post entry audits to assess the performance quality of Brokers entry filings; participates in internal audits and trade compliance assessments as required. Works with Finance to ensure proper and on time payment to Customs authorities.Involvement with established Duty Drawback Programs across FBIN, while supporting the implementation of other drawback programs across the company.Supports the Sr. Trade Compliance Manager with developing and managing a comprehensive Global Trade Compliance Program for FBIN.Provides training and education to internal customers to ensure import compliance with CBP rules and regulations.Leads and supports special projects to improve or eliminate non-value-added processes.
