Senior Global Trade Compliance Senior Analyst

Purpose

Runs the day-to-day trade compliance operation. Creates SOPs, and internal audits. Owns the global tariff classification framework, complex classifications, and binding ruling requests. Acts as the technical authority for HTS/HS decisions across the brand portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the global compliance manual, SOPs, and decision logs.
• Determine and maintain HTS classifications for all SKUs across US, UK, CA, EU, CN.
• Support classification questions on customs holds and customs brokers.
• Maintain the master classification database and SKU intake workflow.
• Identify and execute tariff-engineering opportunities (legitimate reclassification, set/component splits, value-added reclass).
• Train teams on classification principles.
• Run weekly entry reviews, monthly KPI reporting, and internal compliance audits.
• Own the team's project portfolio (FTA qualification campaigns, classification cleanups, drawback filings).
• Manage broker SLAs and broker calls; resolve escalations on entry exceptions.
• Lead onboarding and training for new compliance hires and for SKU/sourcing partners across brand teams.
• Backstop the Director on regulatory submissions and customs authority correspondence.
• Own the recordkeeping system (5-year retention) and prep for any external audits.
• Review 7501s and entry summaries before liquidation; flag and resolve discrepancies with brokers.
• Partner with Procurement on supplier changes that affect origin qualification.
• Liaise with Customs brokers, forwarders and internal stakeholders to resolve compliance issues.
• Included but not limited to additional duties assigned from GTC Director.
• Possibly up to 10% of travel annually.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of global trade compliance and HTS classification experience at an importer or licensed broker required.
• 2+ years leading a small team preferred.
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) and/or CCS preferred.
• Familiarity with European trade compliance rules.
• Hands-on experience with ACE, broker portals, and at least one ERP (NetSuite preferred for Unybrands).
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Strong project management skills; comfortable running cross-functional working groups.
• Experience in e-commerce or retail sector a plus.