Global Trade Compliance Analyst

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation•Downers Grove, IL

32d•$69,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Trade Compliance Analyst will build upon and operate the global trade compliance program ensuring that the requirements and business processes associated with International Trade movements function smoothly, while also ensuring that Import and Export issues and risks are identified and managed efficiently.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in International Business, Export/Compliance or related field
3+ years of experience in International Trade
Excellent leadership skills to create a culture of compliance throughout functions, levels and platforms in the organization.
Excellent verbal / written communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to complete projects on time
Strong interpersonal skills
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Implements appropriate strategies to meet business requirements and ensure full compliance with all regulatory agencies.
Establish, maintain and foster relationships with internal parties such as Sales, Supply Chain, Tax, Legal, and Procurement.
Establish, maintain, and foster relationships with various external parties such as U.S. Customs Brokerage service teams, Canadian Customs Brokerage service teams, Export Agents, other service provider vendors, and consultants.
Support managers with various audits on filings with Customs and agents to gauge performance, identify, document, and communicate challenges on various accounts, raise concerns, review options for solution and account changes.
Problem-solve IT automation issues and disruptions on Import/Export Shipments.
Utilize and understand logic design and function with respect to external Trade Compliance systems for CBP, Brokers, and Restricted Party Screening.
Facilitate Free Trade Agreements.
Vendor invoice validation, coding, approval and submission within timely fashion.
Oversee critical trade date with Import/Export product classification codes (HTS, ECCN) to comply with US Customs, State & Commerce departments.
Maintain Import/Export recordkeeping program.
Enforce relevant company procedures and documents such as Import/ Export procedures, Import/Export manuals, etc.
Be the point of contact on clearance and documentation inquiries from Customs, Brokers, Export Agents, and governmental agencies.
Coordinate and assist with managers in regular audits of U.S./Canadian Imports and Electronic Export Filing.
Responsible for the creation and accuracy of international shipping documentation
Recovery of proof of exportation
Perform ad hoc Restricted Party Screening.