Import/Export Analyst

Waters Corporation•Franklin, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Waters is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Import/Export Analyst to join its Trade Operations Team in Franklin, Massachusetts. The analyst helps ensure the efficient and compliant movement of goods into and out of the United States, working directly with customs brokers, international vendors, subsidiaries, distributors, and other partners to support timely clearance and delivery under Waters policies and applicable government regulations. The group also manages Waters’ Foreign Trade Zone and maintains compliance with U.S. Customs regulations. Decisions made by the team can directly affect the company’s legal standing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or at least 3–5 years of supply chain or logistics experience.
Knowledge of U.S. import/export regulations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and remain flexible in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

Foreign Trade Zone knowledge or experience.
Proficient Excel skills.
Experience in SAP.

Responsibilities

Communicate with internal customers, international subsidiaries, distributors, vendors, brokers, and carriers to support the efficient movement of goods into the United States.
Maintain working relationships with foreign vendors to ensure inbound shipments follow Waters procedures and government regulations.
Coordinate customer returns from foreign subsidiaries and distributors.
Manage import documentation, including customs declarations, invoices, licenses, Partner Government Agency documentation, and Mill Certificates.
Audit shipping documentation created outside the Import Department for accuracy and completeness.
Submit Importer Security Filings for incoming ocean shipments.
Work with customs brokers and carriers to resolve import problems and proactively resolve issues independently.
Audit customs entries for accurate tariff classifications, country of origin, and valuation.
Complete required entry activities to correct discrepancies.
Analyze and report on aspects of the importation process.
Facilitate inbound customs processes using NRI and FSFE tariff mitigation programs.
Report shipments to Customs in ACE/GTS systems.
Perform quarterly accruals for the Finance Department to capture freight and duty costs at quarter-end.
Prepare Foreign Trade Zone export entries, admissions, and weekly estimates.
Maintain relationships with third-party forwarders, including signing off on CTPAT questionnaires and keeping contract renewals current.
Execute flight data details, including tracking and consolidation notes.
Perform other tasks as assigned.