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Position Overview:

As the Analyst, Global Trade & Logistics, you will play a key role in supporting, analyzing, and optimizing the movement of goods across international borders (concentration in US and LATAM geographies) specializing in finished goods, parts/components, and related commodities.

Your primary responsibilities include coordinating with internal teams, suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to ensure compliance with trade regulations, timely delivery, and cost-effective movement of goods. You will also be responsible for analyzing data to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction, as well as audits of entry data & documentation for excellence in compliance.

This role requires a deep understanding of trade compliance regulations, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities:

Logistics Management

• Coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to ensure timely delivery of goods.

• Maintain standard industry benchmarking metrics to analyze the health of the supply chain and logistics partner performance. Develop reporting criteria with brokers and forwarders to establish accountability for meeting metrics.

• Analyze shipment and brokerage data to improve door to door lead time and leverage trade policies & programs to minimize landed costs.

• Provide guidance when needed for item classification, claims, service failures, expediting clearance/shipments, assisting with special requests, etc.

Business Partnership

• Partner with internal teams and suppliers to educate on compliance topics, licensing requirements, prohibited shipping items, participating government agency requirements, supplier performance, cost savings opportunities, and operational efficiencies.

• Supply guidance to teams for planning of projects & annual budgets based on lead-time considerations and import duty & tax rates for in-scope commodities.

• Generate and keep current, standard operating procedures that drive efficient, compliant, and orderly work processes between functional teams & suppliers.

Trade Compliance

• Establish clearance procedures, notification of clearance, and document retention procedures with customs brokers.

• Create and maintain a database with commonly shipped items classification and participating government agency requirements .

• Execute statistical audits of customs entries and import/export documentation to ensure compliance with trade regulations.

• Assess risks related to international trade activities and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.

• Continually communicate with internal teams and suppliers to ensure awareness of, and compliance with country-specific laws & regulations for import/export including documentation, licenses/permits, and other requirements.

Process Innovation

• Identify efficiency opportunities, providing data driven support from analysis and industry best practices.

• Provide support for special projects related to trade and logistics as needed (e.g., new markets, store openings, events, etc.).

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field

• 4-6 years’ practical experience in a trade compliance or logistics function

• Strong knowledge of import/export regulations including classification, valuation, country of origin, and FTA origin determination rules

• Experience conducting audits and assessing compliance risks

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets

• Proficiency with Microsoft office applications – Word, Excel, Power Query, and PowerPoint

• Positive attitude, personable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

• A hands-on self-starter who is comfortable with fast turnarounds and tight timelines

• A proactive and collaborative approach – you love working with people and people love working with you

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle JDE E1) is preferred

• Certification in trade compliance (e.g., Certified Customs Specialist or Licensed Customs Broker) a plus

• Familiarity of customs/import requirements for most major markets in the Americas (US/Mexico/Brazil/Chile/Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic are primary markets of interest)

• Experience handling importation of luxury goods, jewelry, and similar commodities

• Business language proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese

The hiring range for this position ranges from $77,010 - $104,190. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates’ relevant skills and experience.

Job Identification : 60796

Job Category: : Supply Chain & Logistics

Assignment Category : Regular Full-time

Remote Positions : No

Professional Experience : Minimum 5 Years

Equal Opportunity Employer