Sr. Global Trade Specialist
Wolverine Worldwide is driven by a Vision to Make. Every Day. Better. for its consumers, partners, communities, and shareholders.
In 2025, the Company was recognized by Footwear News as Company of the Year, by Forbes as one of America’s Dream Employers, America’s Best Employers for Women, and America’s Best Employers for Company Culture, and by Inspiring Workplaces as one of the Most Inspiring Workplaces Globally.
Wolverine Worldwide is a Certified™ Great Place To Work®.
The Senior Global Trade Specialist plays a key role in supporting the organization’s global and/or regional trade operations and compliance efforts. This position ensures accurate execution of import and export activities, maintains regulatory documentation, and assists in resolving trade-related issues. Collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners, the Specialist helps uphold compliance with global (and regional) trade regulations while contributing to operational efficiency. This role is critical in maintaining the integrity of trade processes, supporting audits, and identifying opportunities for improvement. Through hands-on execution and collaboration, the Specialist strengthens the company’s global trade compliance framework and supports the trade function's broader strategic goals.
Primary Duties:
Trade Operations Support
Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address import and export activity exceptions.
Identify both isolated issues and recurring systemic problems and escalate them to senior team members with recommended solutions.
Compliance Support
Assist in monitoring and applying international trade regulations to daily operations.
Maintain accurate records and documentation for import/export transactions.
Support the development and enforcement of internal compliance procedures.
Classification & Valuation
Perform initial product classifications using HTS and ECCN codes.
Assist in valuation reviews to ensure proper customs declarations.
Collaborate with product and supply chain teams to validate classification data.
Process Improvement & Efficiency
Participate in initiatives to streamline trade processes and reduce manual work.
Assist in implementing automation tools and systems enhancements.
Maintain reports and trackers to monitor compliance metrics and operational performance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Coordinate with internal departments (e.g., Supply Chain, Legal, Finance) and external partners (e.g., customs brokers, freight forwarders) to ensure trade compliance.
Communicate with customs brokers and freight forwarders to resolve issues.
Support internal stakeholders with documentation and regulatory guidance.
Audit & Documentation Readiness
Prepare documentation for internal and external audits.
Support responses to government inquiries and assist in implementing audit recommendations.
Help update procedures based on audit findings and regulatory changes
Risk Identification & Issue Resolution
Identify potential compliance risks in day-to-day operations and escalate to senior team members.
Assist in investigations of trade discrepancies or violations.
Contribute to mitigation planning and corrective action tracking.
Training & Program Support
Support the development of training materials and compliance resources.
Help facilitate training sessions for internal teams on trade compliance topics.
Perform duties consistent with the company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies.
Performs other duties as required/assigned by the manager.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in supply chain management or a related field of business
2-5+ years of related experience in the Global Trade, Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain or finance industry.
Communication: Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication with team members and leadership. Effectively presents and explains data to enable understanding and support actionable business insights.
Professionalism: Ability to build and sustain professional relationships across all levels of the organization, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors. Demonstrates the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Critical Thinking: Uses facts, data, business analysis, deductive reasoning, and sound judgment to draw conclusions and make recommendations.
Process Improvement: Challenge existing processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Adaptability: Shows willingness to learn, embrace change, and adjust to new environments and challenges.
Data Interpretation: Reads, interprets, and draws accurate conclusions from technical or business materials.
Managing Multiple Priorities: Effectively manages concurrent objectives, projects, and activities, making sound judgments on prioritization and time allocation.
Influence & Persuasion: Encourages others to support ideas or initiatives through effective communication and relationship-building.
Working Conditions:
Normal office environment.
Wolverine Worldwide has a flexible, hybrid work schedule, with three days in office and two days remote.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.
Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. is committed to creating a company that is as diverse as our consumers. We value the differences in one another and believe our differences make us stronger. Our diverse and inclusive corporate culture starts with the recruitment process. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create equal opportunities for our associates, customers, and suppliers regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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