Global Trade Compliance Specialist

Requisition ID:  34775  Lakewood, Colorado Location

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 8,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

The Global Trade Compliance Specialist in Lakewood, Colorado supports the Global Trade function in maintaining import and export requirements and controls at Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies (TBCT). The Global Trade Specialist must be able to interpret commodity classifications, trade data and transactional risks to ensure compliance with all applicable import/export laws, regulations and regulatory requirements. This role is also responsible for maintaining trade compliance documentation related to compliance decisions and processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Resolve custom clearance issues or discrepancies.
• Support the creation and implementation of trade data: government agency communications (ACE, CTPAT), and facilitate communication with US Brokers as required.
• HTS Classification: Review, audit, and maintain accurate Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications.
• Documentation Review: Thoroughly review and analyze import documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• License Handling: Oversee the end-to-end process for obtaining, renewing, and executing export licenses globally, ensuring alignment with operational needs and legal requirements.
• Ensure compliance with screening of the denied parties.
• Customs Broker Liaison: Collaborate with customs brokers to resolve import-related issues and ensure timely clearance of goods.
• Collaborate with supply chain, logistics, legal, and procurement teams to ensure compliant movement of goods across borders.
• Perform transactional risk analysis.
• Monitor agency relevant regulatory changes & communicate cross-functionally with stakeholders.
• Collaborate on compliance projects and initiatives with other teams within the company, including Legal, Regulatory, Sales and Marketing and the legal and compliance departments of Terumo Group companies.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with a variety of stakeholders throughout the company.
• Strong communication skills and cross-cultural maturity.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in customs, risk, finance, medical devices or logistics with relevant international trade background.
• Strong knowledge of international trade regulations, Incoterms, and customs procedures.
• Experience with GTM software platforms (e.g., SAP GTS, Oracle GTM) preferred.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of trade compliance, customs filing, duty/tax management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across global operations, legal, commercial finance, and compliance teams.
• Ability to interpret regulatory changes and assess financial impact.
• Knowledge of Duty Drawback programs.
• Expertise in Country-of-Origin determination.
• Familiarity with Incoterms.
• Understanding of USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) and other trade programs.
• Familiarity with export logistics and operations.

LOCATION

Lakewood, Colorado 

TRAVEL

There will be an occasional requirement to work outside of normal business hours.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Typical Office Environment requirements include: reading, speaking, hearing, close vision, walking, bending, sitting, and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Target Pay Range:  $84,300.00 to $105,400.00  -  Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data

Target Bonus on Base:  7.0%

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

• Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
• In 2024, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1.5 billion in revenue.
• We employ nearly 8,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.
• We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.
• Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
  • Respect – Appreciative of others
  • Integrity – Guided by our mission
  • Care – Empathetic to patients
  • Quality – Committed to excellence
  • Creativity – Striving for innovation
• We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $2.4 million USD since 2025.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.  All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.