Trade Compliance Analyst : $50/hr on w2 : 12+ Months contract

Trade Compliance Analyst

Position Summary

The Trade Compliance Analyst is responsible for supporting U.S. import compliance activities and ensuring adherence to U.S. Customs regulations and Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements. This role partners with customs brokers, government agencies, logistics providers, and internal stakeholders to facilitate compliant import operations, minimize supply chain disruptions, and drive continuous improvement across trade compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret U.S. import regulations and maintain current knowledge of regulatory changes.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs regulations (19 CFR) and applicable Partner Government Agency requirements, including FDA, USDA, TSCA, and DEA.
• Manage import compliance issues, including government holds, examinations, requests for information, Temporary Importations Under Bond (TIBs), Section 232 duties, Section 301 duties, and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
• Determine country of origin and support product marking and labeling compliance requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customs brokers, logistics providers, and internal stakeholders regarding import compliance matters.
• Coordinate with customs brokers to ensure timely and accurate customs filings and import clearances.
• Conduct broker audits and monitor broker performance to ensure compliance with company requirements and service expectations.
• Maintain import records in accordance with Customs recordkeeping requirements and support internal and external audits.
• Investigate import compliance issues, identify root causes, and support corrective actions.
• Develop, maintain, and update trade compliance procedures, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Support Global Trade Compliance automation initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen compliance, improve efficiency, and reduce trade disruptions.
• Lead or support special projects related to import compliance and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

• 5-7 years of hands-on experience supporting import compliance, customs brokerage, or international trade operations.
• Working knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations and import compliance requirements.
• Experience working with customs brokers and government regulatory agencies.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FDA, USDA, TSCA, DEA, and other Partner Government Agency requirements.
• Experience conducting broker audits and compliance audits.
• Experience managing Customs recordkeeping programs.
• Experience developing procedures, work instructions, and training materials.
• Experience within the medical device, biotechnology, life sciences, or other regulated industries.

Additional Hiring Manager Notes

• Strong focus on import compliance.
• Experience with PGA requirements, customs brokers, and FTAs is highly preferred.
• FDA and USDA experience are high-priority requirements.
• Experience with Section 232 duties is strongly preferred.
• Candidates with more than 7 years of experience will also be considered.
• Strong Excel skills preferred.
• Customs Broker Certification is not required but will be considered a plus.
• Experience managing imports from countries such as India, Sudan, Netherlands, and England is beneficial.
• Strong documentation and compliance recordkeeping experience required.
• Biotech, Life Sciences, Medical Device, or Scientific industry experience preferred.
• Primary focus will be reviewing import documentation and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Education background is flexible.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday
• Standard business hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST
• Flexible lunch option of 30 minutes or 1 hour
• Schedule flexibility available

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