Trade, Customs & Cost Compliance Analyst

Responsibilities

• Manage all documentation required for U.S. customs clearance of equipment, raw materials, and spare parts, ensuring compliance with CBP regulations and internal trade compliance policies.
• Validate HTS Classification Request Forms for accuracy and completeness, including material composition, weights, product descriptions, and country of origin.
• Cook up pre-shipment classification reviews with internal Compliance teams to ensure adherence to TSCA, FDA, ADD/CVD, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customs brokers, freight forwarders, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve clearance, documentation, and compliance issues.
• Manage purchase orders to ensure customs entry and export transaction readiness, proactively communicating shipment status to brokers and forwarders to support timely release.
• Maintain and manage accuracy of customs records, duty documentation, and CBP-related reporting to support audit readiness and regulatory traceability.
• Stay current on changes in U.S. Customs regulations and trade compliance requirements to mitigate risk and prevent shipment delays.
• Provide cross-functional coverage and operational support to ensure continuity across suppliers, engineering, finance, and logistics operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience in trade compliance, customs operations, or global trade.
• Detailed knowledge of HTS classification, INCOTERMs, FTA, origin determination, CBP regulations, and import/export documentation and processes.
• Broker management and auditing.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience in manufacturing, solar/renewables, or high-tech industries.
• Experience with global supply chain security programs (CTPAT, PIP, AEO).
• Familiarity with UFLPA, forced labor risk assessments, and supplier due diligence.
• CUSECO, CCS, LCB, or similar trade compliance licensing or certification.
• Experience using ERP or GTM systems (SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, Integration Point, OneSource, etc.).
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Regulatory awareness and curiosity.
• Ability to translate regulations into practical guidance.