What are the responsibilities and job description for the Export Compliance Analyst position at Parts Town?
See What We’re All About
As the fastest growing distributor of foodservice equipment parts, we like to do things a little differently. We believe our team should be like family. Not like a second cousin, twice removed, but more like the family you choose to be with every day. First, you have to demonstrate our core values and keep safety as your #1 priority, that’s key. But we’re also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change…and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list.
Do you have a genius-level knowledge of foodservice equipment parts? If not, no problem! We’re more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. That’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We’re proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list, fifteen years in a row, and the Crain’s Fast 50 list ten times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for four consecutive years in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let’s chat – Apply Today!
Perks
- Parts Town Pride – check out our virtual tour and culture!
- Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
- Hybrid Work schedule
- Team member appreciation events and recognition programs
- Volunteer opportunities
- Monthly IT stipend
- Casual dress code
- On-demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses
- All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k/401k match, employee assistance programs and time away – don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
The Job at a Glance
The Export Compliance Analyst will work closely with manufacturer, distribution and shipping partners to collect and maintain required import and export information including country of origin, harmonized system codes, and other import/export information for all products sold internationally. The Export Compliance Analyst will help advance Parts Town’s compliance initiatives through documenting processes and methodology, conducting compliance research, reviewing training documents and providing input. You will be playing a key role in adhering to various import and export regulations
A Typical Day
- Classify each product sold internationally with harmonized system codes: the Schedule B number (export), USHTS Number (import), European HTS Number (import) and work closely with OEM to qualified products for free trade agreements
- Classify each product sold internationally with its country of origin
- Evaluate and classify products sold in Canada for Other Government Departments (OGD) requirements
- Document product classification decisions and methodology
- Store and maintain compliance information and source information in the Parts Town’s repository.
- Review international customer orders and follow established process and policy to approve or deny business
- Process Electronic Export Information (EEI) Filings and Shipper Letter of Instructions (SLI) documents
- Assist with the development and documentation of compliance policies, procedures, and training
To Land This Opportunity
- You have 3 years of experience in trade compliance
- You possess good verbal and written communication skills
- You know MS Office, heck you consider yourself a master!
- Bonus Points if you have experience in SAP
- You love staying organized and have analytical skills
- You pay close attention to detail, as far as you’re concerned anything worth doing should be done right
- You’re an all-star communicator and are fluent in English (both written and verbal)
About Your Future Team
We’re enthusiastically committed to our international growth and love everything about it…we’re like sponges learning every step of the way. We love diversity of cultures and live it every day with teams and ecommerce to support in Canada, Germany and Mexico…and growing. But most of all, we love multicultural food! – Cochinita Pibil taco anyone? Chole con Naan?
Parts Town welcomes diversity and as an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
