What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Classification Analyst position at The Lubrizol Corporation?
Location: Wickliffe, OH or DeerPark, TX
Job Type: Full-time. 4 days on-site required
Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the specialty chemicals and advanced materials industry through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global trade compliance and supply chain community, you’ll help protect our license to operate while enabling innovation that advances mobility, improves wellbeing, and enhances modern life. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you.
How You’ll Make An Impact
As a Global Classification Analyst, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, maintaining our right to operate by ensuring consistent and compliant tariff classifications and engaging in tariff-related trade and manufacturing activities that maintain or improve our competitive advantage. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life.
This role works closely with internal parties including regional trade compliance, business leadership, Information Technology, and other supply chain departments. This role reports to the Global Process Owner - Classification and may have the opportunity to act as project lead.
In This Role, You Will
At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:
Benefits That Empower You
Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You.
For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you.
We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you.
Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future.
We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.
#LBZUS
Job Type: Full-time. 4 days on-site required
Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the specialty chemicals and advanced materials industry through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global trade compliance and supply chain community, you’ll help protect our license to operate while enabling innovation that advances mobility, improves wellbeing, and enhances modern life. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you.
How You’ll Make An Impact
As a Global Classification Analyst, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, maintaining our right to operate by ensuring consistent and compliant tariff classifications and engaging in tariff-related trade and manufacturing activities that maintain or improve our competitive advantage. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life.
This role works closely with internal parties including regional trade compliance, business leadership, Information Technology, and other supply chain departments. This role reports to the Global Process Owner - Classification and may have the opportunity to act as project lead.
In This Role, You Will
- Act as lead for self-audits and internal audits including identifying and implementing corrective action.
- Assign classifications to raw materials, intermediates, complex research samples, and non-chemical items. Support other team members with questions and problem-solving regarding classification and associated processes.
- Evaluate low-complexity internal and external classification challenges and questions.
- Perform low-complexity alternative manufacturing request reviews and provide support to the lead for complex reviews.
- Assign chemistry-based free trade agreement rules in low-complexity situations.
- Assist and support the lead on authoring customs ruling requests by gathering data, documents, and other information necessary.
- Evaluate complex Global Trade Services (GTS) system issues and improvements, and lead implementations of new solutions, including new or more complex procured tariff content files, and processes associated with classification metrics.
- Evaluate and release SAP holds for moderate/high complexity system controls. Assist with the implementation of new SAP GTS controls, including testing, by working with the Global Process Owner, Process Leads, IT and business managers.
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience in international trade with an emphasis on harmonized tariff classifications, import/export regulations, dual‑use regulations and classification, and license submissions
- Able to analyze required information for audits and assess compliance with regulations. Ability to identify issues and root cause.
- Demonstrated proficiency in assigning tariff classifications of all complexities accurately and efficiently. Experience implementing low-complexity solutions and responses to internal and external challenges and questions.
- Basic understanding of equivalency review processes and requirements.
- Strong knowledge of global tariff classification regulations, assignments and associated data requirements, attention to detail with a holistic mindset and strong organizational and project management skills.
- Strongly preferred: Experience supporting chemical or specialty chemical businesses, including classification of chemical substances, intermediates, and mixtures
- Certified Classification Specialist (CCLS) is considered a plus.
- Customs Broker License is also considered a plus.
- Preferred: Experience working with SAP Global Trade Services (GTS), including tariff classification data, system controls, and trade compliance processes
At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:
- Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods
- Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided
- Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
- Occasional lifting or movement of materials
- Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards
Benefits That Empower You
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
- 401(k) match Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
- Flexible work environment
- Learning and development opportunities
- Career and professional growth
- Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement
Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You.
For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you.
We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you.
Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future.
We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.
#LBZUS