Trade Compliance Senior Analyst

Job Summary

Primarily responsible for ensuring QSC’s compliance with trade laws, trade business processes, and regulations in the United States, Mexico, Canada, and the rest of QSC’s business in Latin America, in accordance with corporate policies and frameworks.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Regulatory Analysis & Support (20%): Analyze and interpret regional trade compliance regulations (US, Mexico, Canada, LATAM) related to imports and exports.
• Expertise & Classification (20%): Provide decision-oriented expertise on customs classification (USHTS/HS), valuation, country of origin, special trade programs, and export controls for the Americas.
• Process Improvement (20%): Work cross-functionally to develop and implement process improvements for import/export activities and actively contribute to the delivery of the regional compliance program.
• Program Implementation (10%): Develop, maintain, and implement regional trade compliance processes aligned with corporate policies and global procedures.
• Audits & Risk Mitigation (10%): Conduct trade compliance audits and implement corrective action plans to mitigate identified compliance risks.
• Operations & Stakeholder Guidance (20%): Monitor daily regional operations to ensure compliance; communicate regulatory updates and provide guidance/training to stakeholders; escalate critical issues to the Sr. Manager, Global Trade Compliance.

Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or similar certifications in a relevant field (International Business and Trade, Logistics, etc.) or equivalent work experience.
• Experience: 5-10 years of experience in a Trade Compliance role with deep knowledge of compliance processes and how they integrate with other business functions.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English and Spanish (both verbal and written).
• Technical Expertise: Experience with Global Trade Management (GTM) modules, compliance systems, or software.
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of USHTS/HS, country of origin, free trade agreements, and U.S. EAR; working knowledge of ACE, SNAP-R, and familiarity with the LATAM import/export environment.

Core Competencies

• Excellent research and analytical skills with the ability to present conclusions clearly;
• Strong communication skills;
• Ability to promote a robust compliance culture and ethical business practices.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or similar certifications in a relevant field (International Business and Trade, Logistics, etc.) or equivalent work experience.
• Experience: 5-10 years of experience in a Trade Compliance role with deep knowledge of compliance processes and how they integrate with other business functions.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English and Spanish (both verbal and written).
• Technical Expertise: Experience with Global Trade Management (GTM) modules, compliance systems, or software.
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of USHTS/HS, country of origin, free trade agreements, and U.S. EAR; working knowledge of ACE, SNAP-R, and familiarity with the LATAM import/export environment.

Pay

$91,400.00 to $164,400.00

Benefits

• Health care
• Dental coverage
• Vision plans
• 401K benefits
• Commissions/incentive compensation depending on role

Acuity Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.