Global Trade Compliance Analyst

About the role

The position will be responsible for ensuring compliance with International Customs and Domestic trade regulations for Zurn Elkay corporate markets and plants located in the US, Canada, and Middle East/EMEA across the Water Solutions platform. The colleague will work closely with the business and distribution centers, internal company functions and governmental agencies to provide 100% accurate declarations to Customs.

Key Accountabilities

• Creation of Export Documentation
• Lead Export Compliance Program and Policies
• Support export operations at the business and distribution centers
• Work closely with business units, and other Trade Compliance team members to manage export compliance activities in multiple jurisdictions; ensure compliance with U.S., Canadian, EMEA Government Regulations
• Serve as internal resource and provide guidance to business units on Export Duties, Valuation, Classification, Country of Origin, Drawback, AES, clearance operations and other topics
• Partner with Logistics to facilitate appropriate compliance, vendor selection and vendor management when using couriers or other shared vendors
• Monitor export, customs, and other relevant regulations, determine impact, create necessary compliance programs, advise affected business units regarding implications and requirements
• Create and conduct appropriate training. Communicate export compliance policies and procedures to business units
• Develop other policies and procedures as needed to support export compliance
• Develop internal controls and audit processes for compliance as well as conduct audits
• Work closely with engineers to determine export classification (ECCN) of products and parts
• Assist with Trade Compliance IT logic as needed
• Work on cross functional projects with other stakeholders

Qualifications

• Excellent leadership skills to create a culture of compliance throughout functions, levels and platforms in the organization
• Excellent verbal / written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Strong decision-making skills
• BS or BA degree (or equivalent work experience)
• At least 3 years experience in international trade/shipping
• Microsoft Office skills required with strong Excel and database skills preferred
• Ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively

Capabilities and success factors

• Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
• Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
• Manages Conflict – Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise
• Plans & Aligns – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals

Pay

$73,000 - 95,000

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!