Senior Advisor Global Trade & Customs (North America)

Rio Tinto • Chicago, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Advisor Global Trade & Customs supports customs operations and trade compliance activities across North American markets. This role assists with tariff classification, customs documentation, Free Trade Agreement (FTA) qualification, and operational customs compliance processes. The successful candidate will support day-to-day customs workflows, broker coordination, compliance reporting, and process improvement initiatives while developing expertise in customs operations and global trade compliance.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in customs operations, trade compliance, logistics, or international trade.
• Foundational knowledge of tariff classification, customs documentation, and import/export processes.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and stakeholder coordination capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop trade compliance expertise.
• Team-oriented mindset with a focus on operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, or logistics providers preferred.
• Exposure to FTAs, origin determination, or customs valuation considered an asset.
• Familiarity with ERP or trade management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support import and export customs clearance activities across North American operations.
• Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, and logistics providers to ensure timely shipment processing.
• Review customs and shipping documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with resolving customs holds, shipment delays, and operational escalations.
• Support tariff classification activities and customs master data maintenance.
• Assist with origin determination and FTA qualification processes.
• Support compliance with import/export regulations and internal customs procedures.
• Maintain customs records and support audit readiness activities.
• Prepare Trade KPI reporting and customs compliance summaries.
• Assist with maintaining SOPs and trade compliance documentation.
• Support process improvement and workflow optimization initiatives.
• Assist with ERP system updates and trade compliance data management.
• Partner with procurement, logistics, sourcing, and finance teams on customs-related activities.
• Escalate operational or compliance risks as appropriate.
• Support internal stakeholders with customs and trade compliance guidance.
• Participate in ongoing training related to customs regulations and trade compliance requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards for eligible employees
• Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions
• Access top tier family-friendly health and medical programs and pension plan
• Wellbeing benefits
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matter
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed