Senior Trade Compliance Specialist
Company websitesmith-nephew.com (Smith Nephew, opens in new tab)
Base salary $106,500 to $159,500
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Andover, MA
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- LocationAndover, MA
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About this job
Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can develop yourself?
The Senior Trade Compliance Specialist will play a critical role in supporting customs compliance, tariff strategy, trade analytics, operational compliance programs, customs operations, and continuous improvement initiatives across the United States and Canada. This position combines technical trade compliance expertise with strong analytical capabilities, business acumen, sound judgment, and a process improvement mindset.
What Will You Be Doing
- Trade Analytics & Reporting: Develop, maintain, and enhance Trade Compliance dashboards, scorecards, and reporting. Analyse large customs and trade datasets to identify compliance risks, trends, anomalies, and savings opportunities.
- Use Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, SAP and other ERP systems.
Tariff Classification & Product Compliance - Determine and maintain tariff classifications under HTSUS and Canadian Customs Tariff as well as country-of-origin assessments.
- Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Product Development, and Manufacturing teams.
Customs Audits & Compliance Monitoring:
- Perform import entry audits and transactional compliance reviews. Identify recurring errors, trends, and process weaknesses.
Post-Entry Compliance & Duty Recovery:
- Prepare, review, and coordinate PSCs, protests, duty recovery claims, and other post-entry filings.
- Restricted Party Screening & Export Compliance Support: Conduct and support restricted party screening activities.
Customs Clearance Support:
- Serve as the primary backup for customs clearance activities supporting North American operations.
Cross-Functional Support:
- Support Trade Compliance leadership in engagements with Legal, R&D, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve day-to-day processes, controls, reporting, and operational efficiency.
What Will You Need to Be Successful
Bachelor's degree in Business, International Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Logistics, Customs Administration, Engineering, or related field.
- U.S. Customs Broker License (LCB).
- Minimum 4 years of experience in Trade Compliance, Customs Compliance, Customs Brokerage, Import Operations, or related field.
- Working knowledge of U.S. and Canadian customs requirements, HTS classification, customs valuation, country of origin, tariff engineering, entry audits, PSCs, protests, duty recovery.
- Strong financial acumen. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft Copilot.
- Experience with SAP and/or other ERP systems.
- Experience in medical device, healthcare, or life sciences industry.
Location: Hybrid. Candidates should be based within commuting distance of one of the following locations: Andover, Massachusetts; Mansfield, Massachusetts; or Memphis, Tennessee.
Travel Requirements: 10-20% global travel, as business needs require.
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We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
- Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).
- Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement
- Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
- Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
- Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
- Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!
The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $106,500 to $159,500 USD annually. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role at Smith + Nephew.
In addition to base pay, we offer competitive bonus and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, parental leave, generous PTO, paid company holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time annually, and a variety of wellness offerings such as EAP.
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Source: Smith Nephew on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
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Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Senior Trade Compliance Specialist (this listing) | $106,500 - $159,500 |
| Global Marketing Manager - Andover | From $106,500 |
| District Manager - AWM Biologics (South Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas) | $110K - $155K |
| District Manager, AWM Biologics (New York) | $110K - $155K |
| Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Columbia, MD) | $101,500 - $152,250 |
| Senior Engineer, NPD Procurement Lead | $111,750 - $167,500 |
| LEAF Regional Sales Specialist (OH, PA, WV, NJ) | $100K - $110K |
Observed changes
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
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- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-14
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