Trade Compliance Analyst Jr.

Job Summary:

The Trade Compliance Analyst is a key member of the Supply Chain Organization and will be responsible for manipulation of import/export data for compliance with U.S. Customs, US Free Trade Agreements, Automotive Regulations and other country trade laws.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on and possess a high level of drive, integrity and energy.  The individual should have the ability to motivate peers and to work toward common objectives through communication and understanding.  Strong team experience and demonstrated ability to improve systems and peers.  It is also important that this individual have good quantitative analytical skills.

Qualifications:

Job Title:  Trade Compliance Analyst JR/ Logistics associate                                

Job Summary:

The Trade Compliance Analyst is a key member of the Supply Chain Organization and will be responsible for manipulation of import/export data for compliance with U.S. Customs, US Free Trade Agreements, Automotive Regulations and other country trade laws.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on and possess a high level of drive, integrity and energy.  The individual should have the ability to motivate peers and to work toward common objectives through communication and understanding.  Strong team experience and demonstrated ability to improve systems and peers.  It is also important that this individual have good quantitative analytical skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Updates and maintains Customs Compliance harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) & Schedule B Database/QAD to ensure merchandise and supplier material is assigned proper codes and country of origin designations.
• Conduct analysis required to qualify products for preferential duty programs such as USMCA and other free trade agreement programs.
• Maintain and update import/export database and parts database ensuring documents are stored and retained as required.
• Update customer solicitation websites with updated HTS, Country of Origin, USMCA information as it is requested.
• Maintain log of customer requests for trade compliance documents received via email and respond prior to requested due date.
• Executes annual affidavit of origin collection from vendors.
• Work and communicate with Customs brokers to ensure accurate and timely Customers entry process.
• Release orders with Compliance hold due to missing data or denied party screening.
• Review change records from customs and update HTS records and documentation as required.
• Provide freight quotes to pricing as requested.
• Quote and book international import shipments as required.
• Cross train with shipping department.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to read and understand bills of materials, engineering drawings, art work, MSDS and other technical data for the classification of CCL Design products, third party raw material, components and capital equipment using Schedule B, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Export Control Classification Number (ECCN). Country of Origin determination based on Rules of Origin.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor degree required. Preferred degree is in business administration, supply chain, distribution management, Logistics, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
• 5 plus years of related experience or equivalent of education & experience
• Subject matter expertise in the following fields: Logistics involving domestic and international transportation, import and export regulatory compliancy.
• Familiar with best practices involving Logistics and Trade Compliance

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.