Global Trade Compliance Senior Associate

This position is a hybrid in-office role that works out of our Boston, MA, HQ. Monday-Thursday will be working in office and Friday is WFH. This is not a virtual / remote position.

Wayfair is looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Global Trade Compliance professional. In this role, you will manage Wayfair’s U.S. imports. The ideal candidate will be a Licensed Customs Broker with 3+ years of experience in trade compliance. This role will focus on ensuring compliance with U.S. customs regulations and other international trade laws, managing import/export processes, and supporting the company’s global trade operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in trade compliance who is looking to expand their expertise in a dynamic, technology focused, fast-paced environment where cross-functional partnership is essential. An excellent candidate will identify areas for increased efficiency and process improvement and proactively spot risk.

What you’ll do:

• Drive the strategy and manage operations for our U.S. import program.
• Proactively look for ways to improve compliance, mitigate risk, and create greater efficiencies in our processes.
• Work cross-functionally and develop relationships with members of a wide number of teams.
• Develop deep expertise in our business, industry, and communities in order to anticipate and address risks to the company.

Who you are:

• 3+ years of experience as a Licensed Customs Broker.
• Experienced with U.S. imports and customs processes.
• Familiarity with broker portals.
• Ability to efficiently handle and organize multiple projects at a time in a fast-paced and innovative environment, to make quick but informed decisions and to persuasively advocate for a position.
• Willingness to utilize systems, tools, and technology to solve or prevent problems.
• Excellent analytical, writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves, get into the nitty gritty, and tackle compliance problems of all sizes.
• Ability to travel as needed 10-15% of time.

Massachusetts Applicants: I understand that it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.