Sr. Global Trade Specialist

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE:WWW) is one of the world’s leading designers, marketers, and licensors of footwear and apparel; It’s global footprint spans 170 countries and territories. The Company’s portfolio includes Merrell®, Saucony®, Sweaty Betty®, Hush Puppies®, Wolverine®, Chaco®, Bates®, HYTEST®, and Stride Rite®. The Company is also the global footwear licensee of brands Cat® and Harley-Davidson®.

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 dat