Trade Compliance Specialist, North America

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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.

What will you be doing?

• 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.

What will you need to be successful?

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Additional Information :

YOU.UNLIMITED. We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

Inclusion + Belonging

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

Flexibility : Hybrid Work Model

Training : Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship

Extra Perks : Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

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Full-time

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Management and Manufacturing

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Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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