Foreign Trade Analyst
About The Position
Provide operational Trade Compliance advice to diverse business groups, including supply chain, logistics, shipping, receiving, and sales operations, and work with cross-functional teams to drive program improvements. Deliver actionable insights via dashboards and KPI reporting to guide strategic decisions and continuous improvement. Collaborate cross-functional to identify root causes of inefficiencies. Design and implement corrective actions and improvement initiatives to enhance compliance and reduce costs. Maintain and improve FTZ manuals, SOPs, and compliance documentation. Create clear work instructions to standardize trade operations. Provide foundational trade compliance training to FTZ sites. Evaluate duty-saving programs and conduct ROI analysis to support cost-reduction strategies. Lead the setup, optimization, and governance of FTZ procedures and site operations. Ensure shipments in and out of FTZs are processed efficiently, cost-effectively, and in compliance with U.S. Customs and FTZ regulations Oversee bonded shipping, receiving, inventory control, and FTZ admissions with accuracy and timeliness. Bachelor's degree in International Business, Economics, Finance, or closely related field with 8 years of related experience, or 6 years and a Masters degree, or Ph.D with 3 years of related experience. Demonstrated experience leading FTZ operations or trade compliance teams, with ability to influence stakeholders and deliver results. Strong knowledge of U.S. customs and FTZ regulations; hands-on FTZ administration experience preferred. Proficient in data management, KPI reporting, and analytics to support strategic decisions. Works independently, sets objectives aligned with goals, and applies accurate judgment in selecting solutions. Familiarity with U.S. Customs ACE tool and SAP (ECC and S4/H); advanced Excel and reporting tools preferred. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; able to engage effectively with all organizational levels. Passion for identifying opportunities, implementing best practices, and driving operational improvements. Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS).
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in International Business, Economics, Finance, or closely related field with 8 years of related experience, or 6 years and a Masters degree, or Ph.D with 3 years of related experience
- Demonstrated experience leading FTZ operations or trade compliance teams, with ability to influence stakeholders and deliver results
- Strong knowledge of U.S. customs and FTZ regulations; hands-on FTZ administration experience preferred
- Proficient in data management, KPI reporting, and analytics to support strategic decisions
- Works independently, sets objectives aligned with goals, and applies accurate judgment in selecting solutions
- Familiarity with U.S. Customs ACE tool and SAP (ECC and S4/H); advanced Excel and reporting tools preferred
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; able to engage effectively with all organizational levels
- Passion for identifying opportunities, implementing best practices, and driving operational improvements
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS)
Responsibilities
- Provide operational Trade Compliance advice to diverse business groups, including supply chain, logistics, shipping, receiving, and sales operations
- Work with cross-functional teams to drive program improvements
- Deliver actionable insights via dashboards and KPI reporting to guide strategic decisions and continuous improvement
- Collaborate cross-functional to identify root causes of inefficiencies
- Design and implement corrective actions and improvement initiatives to enhance compliance and reduce costs
- Maintain and improve FTZ manuals, SOPs, and compliance documentation
- Create clear work instructions to standardize trade operations
- Provide foundational trade compliance training to FTZ sites
- Evaluate duty-saving programs and conduct ROI analysis to support cost-reduction strategies
- Lead the setup, optimization, and governance of FTZ procedures and site operations
- Ensure shipments in and out of FTZs are processed efficiently, cost-effectively, and in compliance with U.S. Customs and FTZ regulations
- Oversee bonded shipping, receiving, inventory control, and FTZ admissions with accuracy and timeliness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
