Trade Compliance Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Trade Compliance Specialist to join our Team! This is a full-time, on-site role for our Rockford office that requires exceptional organizational skills, strong communication abilities, and a proactive approach to supporting our Operations. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, able to prioritize tasks effectively, and committed to contributing to a positive and efficient work environment. If you have a passion for trade compliance and are looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, and can bring the required experience to the table, we encourage you to apply!

Essential Job Functions :

• Represent Trade Compliance by maintaining communication with management and staff across multiple business functions
• Utilize knowledge of trade compliance operations for import and export transactions
• Perform daily operational tasks, i.e. responding to compliance alerts and new customer and vendor set-up requests
• Perform Restricted Party Screening (RPS) activities utilizing Visual Compliance
• Perform compliance review of import and export documentation for international shipments
• Validate Country of Origin (COO), Harmonized Tariff Schedule Codes (HTS), Schedule B Codes and Export Classification Control Numbers (ECCN)
• Identify and classify accurate ECCN, HTS and Schedule B classifications for our products
• Respond to inquiries and maintain relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, foreign consignees / suppliers, and other strategic vendors regarding documentation requirements and other import and export regulations to ensure timely Customs clearance
• Generate performance metrics for export and import processes utilizing Excel
• Ensure compliance with Export Control regulations, as well as conforming with internal corporate policies and procedures
• Maintain applicable trade compliance records in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal procedures
• Participate in training and audit assessment programs to ensure implementation and effectiveness of internal controls
• Support Compliance department in investigating and resolving compliance problems, questions, or complaints
• Perform outreach to manufacturers in support of compliance data collection activities
• Participate in process improvement projects as required
• Provide backup support to product material Compliance Specialist and Logistics Coordinator

Qualifications :

Professional certification in Export / Import controls and regulations, EAR / ITAR, as well as the USHTS is a plus.

Here’s a Few Things We Offer You :

This is a direct hire position, $25-30 / hour ballpark, depending on experience.

Please apply directly to the Trade Compliance Analyst role or contact Rachel with any questions at rachel.thomann@furstpros.com or 815-997-1417.

Salary : $8,000