Senior Trade Compliance Analyst

BASIC PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION As the Senior Trade Compliance Analyst, you will play a crucial role ensuring a high standard of compliance with Customs laws and regulations. This role requires a subject matter expertise in applicable laws, government regulations, and import requirements to create and implement company policies and procedures that drive business outcomes and ensure trade compliance. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:  This position does the following in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws / regulations and the Company’s policies, procedures and guidelines: Managing and conducting due diligence on Customs Brokers and freight forwarders Serve as the primary support for Import and Export Compliance processes Proficient with HTS, and use of General Rules of Interpretation Maintain and update import and export compliance manual Ensure the company is compliant with all new laws applicable to trade compliance; complete on-going training to stay abreast with trends & additional compliance opportunities Assist managing various projects relating to trade compliance Contribute to the creation of training, tools, resources, and intranet trade compliance content Access and review import/export data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities Conduct audits of business trade compliance programs and processes supporting import/export transactions. Collaborate and manage with outside counsel and consultants Communicating with other affiliates and areas, including operations, purchasing, engineering, receiving, and accounting regarding import transactions. Responsible for compliance activities to include, but not limited to classification of merchandise for both HTS, Schedule B and ECCN research of product to assist with such classifications Proactively request and provide import documentation needed to make entry in the United States such as mill certificates, non-reimbursement statements, EPA forms, etc. Mentors Trade Compliance Analyst I and Analyst II team members Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree with focus on Business, Finance, or International Trade preferred: With a degree 7 or more years trade compliance experience in-house, as a customs broker, trade consultant or a combination thereof In lieu of a degree 10 or more years trade compliance experience in-house, as a customs broker, trade consultant or a combination thereof Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or certifications such as Certified Customs Specialist (CCS)/Certified Export Specialist (CES) Required Demonstrated experience managing inquiries, performing research, providing guidance, and working with a variety of businesses and personnel at all levels to creatively address and solve international compliance issues based on the needs of the business Interpreting import/export laws, rulings, regulations and translating them into reasonable business practices Preparing and filing required forms and submissions to US Customs and other government agencies Demonstrated knowledge of Import entry process Export declarations and process Sanctioned party screening systems and process Harmonized Tariff Schedule and ECCN classification Free Trade Agreement qualification. ACE portal Customs broker selection and compliance oversight Creating and presenting training Working with external service providers ensuring they provide records, reports, and system access High degree of proficiency with MS Office Suite, Gmail, and Internet applications; familiarly with ERP (SAP), Global Trade systems, and ACE preferred Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting; strong business acumen, risk-based decision maker Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, and presentation skills; strong verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team KNOWLEDGE:  TECHNOLOGY: Ability to learn and use Microsoft & Google Suite.              TRAVEL: 10% PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Typical office environment. Office equipment including computer, copier, phone, printer.   DISCLAIMER: The information provided in the description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within the classification. This description is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job/classification. This job is intended to include the current essential functions of the job. Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities and to designate other functions as essential at any time.