Senior Trade Compliance Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a centralized authority supporting trade compliance approvals and operational guidance.
• Partner with Procurement, Supply Chain, and Logistics teams to ensure products and POS components are shipped in compliance with applicable import and export regulations.
• Classify goods in accordance with the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) and maintain classification records and databases.
• Collaborate daily with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and internal stakeholders to support compliant entry of goods into the United States.
• Monitor trade activities and ensure required filings, registrations, and reporting obligations are completed in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate familiarity with utilizing various customs and trade compliance platforms and government trade portals to support filings, registrations, and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Review notifications and regulatory updates, driving timely internal and external alignment and resolution.
• Design and manage US Duty Drawback programs, including data reconciliation and entry summaries, broker coordination, claim validation and recovery optimization.
• Oversee HTSU Chapter 98 programs including 9801.0025 returns of components.
• Support responses to regulatory requests and inquiries from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other applicable government agencies.
• Manage and file CBP Reconciliation Summary Filings and comparable reporting to other applicable government agencies.
• Administer or support import/export compliance programs and regulatory requirements, including applicable customs regulations and agency requirements.
• Maintain documentation supporting trade compliance activities and regulatory obligations.
• Conduct internal compliance audits and post-entry reviews to ensure customs compliance.
• Identify discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions with brokers and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and support continuous monitoring activities.
• Identify compliance risks and recommend process improvements to strengthen internal controls.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Legal Studies, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in import/export or trade compliance.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Customs laws and regulations.
• Experience in managing Trade Compliance Programs.
• Experience with customs classification and import entry processes.
• Experience working with customs brokers and cross-functional operational teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory changes and translate them into practical business aligned compliance.
• Experience with Trade Compliance systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Customs Broker certification.
• Experience supporting audit preparation or regulatory reviews.
• Familiarity with global technology or hardware supply chains.
• Experience with continuous improvement or process optimization initiatives.
• Trade compliance certifications (e.g., CCS, CUSECO) preferred.