Senior Compliance Specialist at Fracht USA – Houston, Texas

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Compliance Specialist serves as the operational owner of the company’s TSA (IAC) and FMC regulatory programs. This role is responsible for day-to-day regulatory oversight, training implementation, shipment clearance governance, audit readiness, and continuous process improvement across all branches. Leveraging deep freight forwarding operational experience, this position ensures regulatory compliance is fully integrated into shipment workflows while protecting the organization from regulatory, financial, and reputational risk.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS REQURED

Integrity

Adhere to Fracht’s Core Values and Vision. Ability to operate in an open and honest manner and achieve a trusting and reliable relationship with team members, customers, and vendors. Ability to accept mistakes and learn from them without apportioning blame.

Flexibility

Learn and keep up to date with new developments, procedures, and regulations. Work efficiently in an environment with multiple shifting priorities.

Communication

Effectively listen and communicate clearly with team members, customers, and vendors. Ability to interpret and disseminate information promptly.

Problem Solving Measure effectiveness in understanding problems and making timely practical decisions. Ability to work well in groups and/or individually to develop alternative solutions.

Accountability

Justify responsible actions and decisions to management. Be a reliable team player who can make accurate decisions with sense of urgency.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

TSA Program Ownership (IAC)

• Administer and maintain the TSA Indirect Air Carrier (IAC) program.
• Oversee day-to-day cargo security clearances and screening compliance.
• Ensure proper documentation and adherence to TSA requirements.
• Implement and track all TSA-required training across branches.
• Maintain AR records and IACMS/Veroot updates.
• Update Branch Binders Monthly for TSA audits and inspections.
• Develop and execute corrective action plans when required.
• Continuously evaluate and improve shipment security processes.
• Internal Audits on semiannual basis
• Collaborate with operations teams to strengthen supply chain security.

FMC Compliance Oversight

• Support maintenance of FMC through internal branch auditing on semiannual basis.
• Assist with regulatory inquiries and documentation reviews.
• Partner with leadership to ensure contractual compliance alignment.

CTPAT & Security Integration

• Support maintenance of CTPAT compliance standards.
• Conduct internal reviews and security gap assessments.
• Maintain validation documentation and readiness.
• Collaborate with operations teams to strengthen supply chain security.

Process Improvement & Operational Integration

• Standardize compliance procedures across branches.
• Identify inefficiencies in clearance workflows and implement improvements.
• Develop and update SOPs to align compliance with operational execution.
• Partner with operations to drive consistent regulatory adherence.
• Oversee denied party systems clearances.

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered and supported. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply. We are committed to diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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