Trade Compliance Analyst

What To Expect (Essential Job Responsibilities)

• Conduct research and advice on import and export trade regulations and compliance.
• Collaborate with Murata manufacturers, product specialists, and government agencies to support HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) classification.
• Maintain HTS and tariff information in Murata Systems and broker lists.
• Support the administration and execution of Murata’s duty drawback program.
• Analyze tariff impact on Murata and provide updates to management.
• Coordinate all Free Trade Agreements, including providing documentation and reviewing eligibility for active agreements.
• Oversee Murata’s CTPAT certification (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) and compliance by coordinating activities to ensure a secure supply chain, completing annual security assessments, and monitoring supplier compliance to minimum security criteria.
• Manage dangerous goods regulations by maintaining Dangerous Goods certification and advising on compliance when shipping these goods.

Miscellaneous Job Responsibilities

• Support backup responsibilities for other Logistics staff.
• Perform other job-related responsibilities and duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3+ years of applicable work experience in international logistics and trade compliance.
• Knowledge of trade regulations and concepts (CFR, duty drawback, customs entries/protests, PGA compliance, tariffs, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate.
• Adaptable with the ability to manage changing conditions while coordinating resources to achieve common goals.
• Intermediate or advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel (e.g., queries, reporting, functions) and excellent analytical skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with the ability to respond appropriately to achieve optimal solutions.