Sr Trade Compliance Analyst
Milwaukee Tool · Brookfield, WI · 2 wk ago
LegalFull-time
About the role
As a Senior Trade Compliance Analyst, you will oversee import/export activities, ensure compliance, and implement best practices for reporting and recordkeeping. You will assist in process automation for both internal and external reporting requirements, audit and classify products based on international rules and tariff schedules, manage free trade activities, and review customs valuation methods.
Responsibilities
- Manage specific product categories from a trade compliance perspective, providing HTS, country of origin, and tariff impact and mitigation analysis, including Section 232/301, ADD/CVD, and FTA eligibility.
- Act as primary point of contact for Engineering and Product Line Managers in all trade compliance matters related to new product development and continuous improvement engineering of existing products.
- Led complex country of origin determinations, applying substantial transformation, essential character, and totality-of-circumstances principles, supported by CBP ruling precedent, reasonable care documentation, and collaboration with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
- Translate regulatory requirements and analytical findings into clear recommendations for Finance, Operations, Procurement, Engineering, and business partners to support business strategy definition.
- Provide guidance to internal business units regarding best practices for international shipping and customs clearance.
- Research and monitor local laws, regulations, procedures, and requirements related to import/export transactions.
- Prepare and distribute summaries of new regulations for use by internal stakeholders such as Supply Chain, Procurement, Transportation, and other business unit contacts.
- Communicate with brokers, forwarders, external vendors and customers as needed.
- Develop, document, and manage processes for compliance programs and initiatives.
- Support the implementation of systems automation.
- Support post-entry audit procedures related to HTS, country of origin, and valuation to ensure compliance with applicable import regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in International Business and/or Logistics, Supply Chain, Legal, or similar field preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in trade compliance or closely related field.
- Deep understanding of trade compliance concepts, including HTS and ECCN classification, country of origin determination, valuation for import, export control and sanctions compliance.
- Intermediate knowledge of ERP business systems, global trade compliance software, and transportation management systems.
- Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft programs, Adobe, SharePoint, and other productivity applications.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, power query, complex formulas).
- Experience with Power BI or similar data reporting systems (data modeling, dashboards, reporting).
- Ability to recognize improvement and control opportunities within Trade Compliance, including advising, auditing, quality control and continuous improvement skills.
- Understand governmental regulations required to maintain compliance and retain trade privileges.
- Thoroughness and accuracy – ability to be detail oriented, either written, orally, or presented.
- Ability to break down requirements to task levels to achieve project level accomplishment.
- Self-starter, able to identify an issue and drive to completion.
Qualifications
- Data analytics experience is highly valued—trade compliance experience is a plus but not required.
- We will provide training and mentorship in global trade compliance for the right candidate.
- Experience with Oracle, Oracle GTM or other ERP systems.
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
- LCB, CCS/CCLS, CUSECO or similar certification helpful but not required.
Skills
- Data analytics experience is highly valued—trade compliance experience is a plus but not required.
- We will provide training and mentorship in global trade compliance for the right candidate.
- Experience with Oracle, Oracle GTM or other ERP systems.
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
- LCB, CCS/CCLS, CUSECO or similar certification helpful but not required.
Benefits and perks
- Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
- Generous 401 (K) savings plan
- Education assistance
- On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service
- Many more, check out our benefits site HERE
Pay
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Full-time position.