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Founded in 1964, American International Forest Products (AIFP) and Affiliated Resources (AR) are part of Forest City Trading Group (FCTG), one of North America's largest suppliers of forest products. AIFP/AR generates more than $500 million in annual sales, while FCTG exceeds $5 billion company-wide.We're known for our collaborative, entrepreneurial culture and "work hard, play hard" mindset. With an average employee tenure of 17 years, we offer a supportive environment where people enjoy what they do and have opportunities to grow.Position Summary The Compliance Specialist ensures domestic and international lumber import/export operations comply with U.S. and international trade regulations. This role manages regulatory documentation, trade compliance, supplier due diligence, and environmental requirements while partnering with operations and the Controller to minimize risk and support efficient global trade.This is an in office position.Key Responsibilities Prepare, review, and audit import/export documentation to ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and other regulatory agenciesMonitor trade regulations and communicate changes that may impact the businessComplete monthly reconciliation and error reporting of import transactionsConduct supplier due diligence and maintain the FCTG Risk Supplier MatrixObtain and maintain required supplier certifications and compliance documentationSupport internal and external compliance audits and respond to legal or regulatory inquiriesClassify products using Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes and maintain the HTS databaseHelp ensure company-wide adherence to FCTG's Import Compliance ProgramQualifications Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of import/export experience, or 3–5 years of equivalent industry experienceCompliance Specialist certification requiredStrong attention to detail with excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsAbility to build relationships and collaborate with operations, executives, traders, brokers, suppliers, and compliance partnersWillingness to pursue additional certifications and continuing education provided by the companyExperience in commodities, auditing, supply chain, procurement, or related fields is a plus#J-18808-Ljbffr