Senior Trade Compliance Analyst

Shift: 1st shift
Location: Solon, Northeast Ohio, USA

About the Role

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement. For over 75 years, our dedication to these values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been used in space, at the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between. We demonstrate a commitment to these values and seek team members who share them.

The Senior Trade Compliance Analyst leverages expertise in international trade, customs compliance, and global supply chain operations to ensure Swagelok’s adherence to import and export regulations. This role requires deep knowledge of customs laws, free trade agreements, tariff clarifications, and export controls to assess risk, drive compliance, and implement policy and process improvements. The analyst will collaborate with U.S. Customs authorities, international business stakeholders, and global distribution partners. Proficiency in creating and analyzing large datasets and visualizations using tools like Excel or Power BI is required to inform decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Research, interpret, and apply U.S. and international trade regulations to ensure compliance with import and export requirements.
• Manage import compliance programs, including tariff classifications, customs valuation, country of origin determinations, product marking requirements, and free trade agreement qualifications.
• Develop, implement, and maintain trade compliance policies, procedures, controls, and recordkeeping practices to support regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
• Lead trade compliance audits and assessments, evaluate compliance risks, and provide recommendations, corrective actions, and status updates to management.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on customs regulations, partnering with legal, finance, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and commercial teams to support business decisions and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze trade, customs, logistics, and ERP data to identify trends, assess risk, support strategic initiatives, and provide actionable business recommendations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to global trade compliance, supply chain optimization, landed cost analysis, acquisitions, new product introductions, distributor expansion, and other strategic business projects.
• Develop and deliver trade compliance training and guidance to employees, distributors, and global business partners to promote awareness and compliance with global trade regulations.
• Identify and address import/export compliance issues as they arise in Swagelok operations; escalate and resolve issues with stakeholders to safeguard company compliance.
• Manage Swagelok’s export licenses with BIS, including application processing, deemed export management, communication with distributor personnel, product classification requests, order reviews, BIS license inquiries, and BIS audits.
• Work with managed legal counsel and in-house counsel to confirm interpretations, legal requirements, and proposed business decisions.
• Collaborate with Finance to ensure proper payment to Customs authorities, import tax reporting, and resolution of audit findings.
• Independently gather, extract, and interpret trade-related data from various sources and complete complex ad hoc analyses; provide recommendations based on findings.
• Monitor the changing regulatory environment of international trade and customs regulations in the U.S. and other countries where Swagelok conducts business; evaluate business impacts and recommend solutions.
• Support logistics and supply chain operations by resolving customs clearance and transportation issues and collaborating with brokers, carriers, distributors, and government agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in business, supply chain, or logistics).
• 7+ years of relevant work experience in supply chain, logistics, analytics, auditing, or compliance.
• Demonstrated initiative to build knowledge, organizational, and business awareness.
• Ability to multi-task, work in teams, and use multiple systems and processes to handle changing requirements.

Skills

• Strong understanding of theories, practices, and procedures related to logistics/supply chain management and international trade.
• Solid understanding of costs and services associated with international logistics and compliance.
• Advanced proficiency in analytical tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, and Power BI.
• Ability to translate data and insights into clear and compelling narratives that inform decision-making.
• Learning agility; adjusts plans based on new information.
• Strong problem-solving, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Effective communication skills for interaction with external legal counsel, suppliers, third-party software providers, and government agencies on Customs issues.
• Solid understanding of U.S. customs and import regulations, product classification, and international trade compliance principles.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g., computer, telephone, copier, printer).
• Ability to communicate effectively in both small and large group settings.
• Ability to travel between multiple locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania as needed.
• Occasional domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.

Benefits

Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards, focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.