As the Analyst, Trade & Logistics, you will play a key role in supporting, analyzing, and optimizing the movement of goods across international borders (into North/Central/South America and Caribbean geographies) specializing in creative visual merchandising, global store design & construction, and information technology 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 request, 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

Requirements: 

•    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 Requirements: 

•    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/Canada primary markets of interest)
•    Experience handling importation of commercial construction materials/millwork, and information technology hardware 

The hiring range for this position ranges from $74,035-$100,165. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates’ relevant skills and experience.