International Trade Compliance Analyst

About the Role

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging supporting multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. The company provides customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Responsibilities

• Support the strategic development and execution of a standardized post-entry review program and post-shipment review program for Novolex entities in coordination with the Sr. ITC Manager
• Maintain ITC recordkeeping activities in coordination with the Sr. ITC Manager and ITC Associate
• Assist with the development, implementation and maintenance of standard operating procedures and work instructions to support functional areas of responsibility as needed
• Serve as a point of contact (POC) for the ITC Restricted Party Screening (RPS) activities
• Provide critical support for the defense of CBP and DOC audits including data collection and analysis
• Work with customs brokers to resolve issues with import transactions detected during the standardized post-entry reviews
• Proactively escalate service, process, data, and other concerns to Sr. ITC Manager
• Assists in identifying and implementing solutions
• Ensure all assigned compliance-related problems and issues are addressed timely and correctly
• Provide key support (e.g., data analysis) to the ITC department with monitoring/post-entry projects assigned to help ensure the success of implementation and/or completion of the project

Requirements

• 4+ years of core international trade compliance experience working for an importer or customs broker
• Experience with business analytics tools
• Ability to use data and metrics to help make and support decisions
• Working knowledge of U.S. Customs procedures & trade practices & ability to interpret regulations
• Bachelor of Science preferred, e.g., International Business, Logistics, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Engineering, Library Sciences. Experience in lieu of a degree will be considered
• Licensed Customs Broker preferred
• Experience with ERP systems
• Expertise in HTS & ECCN classification, with strong knowledge in Import & Export regulations, Free trade agreements (FTAs), Country of origin (COO), Incoterms and Commercial invoice requirements
• Strong project management capabilities
• Highly organized
• Good judgement to know when to escalate
• The Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) credential is a plus
• Minimal travel 15%

Pay

$75,000 - $85,000 + bonus + benefits

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Wellness program