About this Trade Compliance Specialist role at Crate & Barrel
We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is nearly 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Trade Compliance Specialist to manage our day-to-day trade compliance operations. In this role, you will serve as the primary daily contact for our customs brokers and carriers, driving product classification, and ensuring full compliance with Partner Government Agencies (PGAs).
If you have a passion for entertaining and timeless quality, then join our team as a Trade Compliance Specialist
This is a key hands-on position responsible for maintaining high data accuracy, conducting routine operational audits, and supporting global trade activities across import, export, and cross-border operations.
This is an on-site position (Monday through Thursday) based out of our Northbrook, IL office with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays
This role is an Individual Contributor position
A day in the life as a Trade Compliance Specialist…
Serve as the primary daily point of contact for customs brokers and carriers
Address operational inquiries, resolve entry holds, and ensure smooth import clearance
Determine, validate, and maintain accurate Harmonized System (HS/HTS) tariff classifications for all incoming products within our compliance database
Identify, validate, and manage PGA requirements (e.g., FDA, EPA, Lacey, CPSC) to ensure proper regulatory reporting and seamless clearance
Validate Country of Origin (COO) determinations and ensure proper additions and deductions from duty values (assists, royalties, freight, etc.) are accurately declared on import documentation
Perform routine audits on broker entry summaries shipping documentation, and internal trade records to ensure regulatory adherence and operational accuracy
Provide operational trade oversight for shipments to Canada, international franchise partners, and cross-border supply chain movements
What you’ll bring to the table…
2+ years of direct experience in import/export trade compliance or customs operations
Strong expertise in HTS classification methodologies and daily customs broker interaction
Knowledge of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and entry procedures
Experience identifying and managing Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements
We’d love to hear from you if you have…
Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified U.S. Import Professional (CUSIP), Preferred
Familiarity with Canadian import/export regulations
Experience with customs valuation rules and entry summary auditing
Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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