International Trade Specialist

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $3B in revenue, and employ approximately 12,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.

The International Trade Specialist will be responsible for utilizing international trade compliance policies, processes and procedures, to ensure that import and export declarations are submitted properly to government agencies.    This position will also support strategic duty incentive programs such as FTA and FTZ along with compliance of domestic preference requirements related to government procurement and federal funding.  This is accomplished by working with International Trade Compliance Management and seeking cooperation from various personnel involved with international trade including, but not limited to, supply chain, engineering, sales and operations.

• →Follows international trade compliance policies, processes and procedures pertaining to imports and export of materials, products, equipment and consumables.
• →Analyze Buy America (“BABA” or “BAA”) compliance requirements and other government procurement domestic preference expectations.
• →Assign/audit relevant BABA product category (construction, manufactured, iron/steel)
• →Coordinate with supply chain to solicit BABA/BAA compliance information from suppliers
• →Track and respond to customer requests for BABA/BAA compliance certification
• →Determine and maintain product level Country of Origin (“COO”) in accordance with US Customs regulations
• →Coordinate with supply chain to solicit COO information from suppliers
• →Analyze bills of materials and rules of origin to determine finished good COO
• →Review engineering changes to determine impact to country of origin decisions
• →Performs Free Trade Agreement (“FTA”) qualification and certification analysis
• →Procure the necessary documentation to support legal recordkeeping requirements including those associated with the duty drawback program
• →As needed provide support Foreign Trade Zone (“FTZ”) processing and compliance.

• Self-starter – motivated to achieve in challenging environments with limited supervision
• Team player – comfortable working in a cross-functional, multi-cultural environment
• Interpersonal skills – confidently communicates and interacts effectively with others at all levels within the organization, as well as externally
• Multitasker - ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with an eye for detail
• Problem solving – ability to think logically and work through issues as they arise

• Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Business, or related field preferred. Additional work experience will be considered in lieu of degree requirement
• Proficient user of MS Office applications
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus

• Normal office environment. Some travel may be required up to 10%

This job description does not constitute a “contract” between the employee and the employer. The job description duties may change at the discretion of the employer and/or the employer may request the employee to perform duties that are not listed on the job description.