LIFE UNLIMITED. AT SMITH+NEPHEW, WE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE TECHNOLOGY THAT TAKES THE LIMITS OFF LIVING.

Are you a strategic thinker who thrives on solving complex problems and building trusted partnerships? As a Senior Trade Compliance Specialist for North America , you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our products move compliantly and efficiently across U.S. and Canadian borders. This role is more than regulatory oversight—it’s about being a proactive business partner, identifying risks, and guiding teams through change with clarity and diplomacy. Join Smith+Nephew and help us deliver life-changing technology while protecting the integrity of our global supply chain.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade, Legal, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience in Global Trade Compliance, with a focus on North America.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. and Canadian trade laws, USMCA, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing customs brokers and working with regulatory authorities.
• Fluent in English with effective verbal and written communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with trade compliance platforms such as SAP GTS, Amber Road, MIC, or Descartes is strongly preferred.
• Customs Broker License or certifications such as CUSECO or CCS.
• Experience with digital transformation and automation in trade compliance.

• Act as the Trade Compliance expert for North America, ensuring smooth and lawful cross-border movement of goods.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to assess trade risks, support regulatory changes, and maintain business continuity.
• Monitor end-to-end trade flows, resolve issues, and manage key compliance areas like classification, valuation, and licensing.
• Lead audits, training, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen compliance programs.
• Communicate with customs brokers, U.S. CBP, and external consultants with professionalism and diplomacy.
• Support strategic projects including C-TPAT, duty drawback, and digital trade tools.