Senior Import/Export Compliance Specialist

Rockwell Automation•Milwaukee, WI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Import/Export Analyst supports the execution of import and export compliance activities across the U.S. and Canada, operating as an important individual contributor within the North America Trade Management Team (NATM). You will report to the NATM Supervisor and be responsible for hands-on transactional execution, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of compliance activities within established processes and priorities set by the Supervisor. The Senior Analyst serves as an important knowledge resource to the team, supporting consistency in execution while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and process optimization. You will also contribute to modernization efforts through identifying and supporting use cases for AI and automation within compliance workflows. You wlll interpret complex customs regulations, while partnering with NATM leadership to agree on executional approach for Rockwell. You will flex across both import and export functions, supporting priority activities as needs and critical timelines dictate.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in International Business, Trade Compliance, Supply Chain, or related field
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening
6+ years of experience in import/export compliance or customs operations
Experience with U.S. Customs regulations and export compliance requirements
Interpret complex regulatory requirements, while working collaboratively with leadership to translate interpretation into execution
Experience performing transactional compliance activities (entry review, filings, documentation validation)
Experience supporting PSCs, protests, responsibility drawback, or similar activities

Nice To Haves

Licensed U.S. Customs Broker (or progress toward certification)
Experience supporting responsibility recovery efforts (PSC/protests, IEEPA)
Familiarity with responsibility drawback processes
Exposure to CTPAT or similar trade compliance/security programs
Experience working with or transitioning work from shared services or COE models
Experience with data tools, reporting, or audit analytics

Responsibilities

Perform detailed review of customs entries, filings, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness
Apply regulatory requirements to transactions, partnering with the Supervisor and leadership team on interpretation and execution decisions for complex or high-risk scenarios
Maintain required documentation and records following compliance standards
Resolve discrepancies, data issues, and documentation gaps
Work through established channels with brokers and team members to correct transactional errors
Escalate systemic issues, repeated errors, or time-sensitive risks to the Supervisor
Prepare and build PSC and protest filings observing defined processes
Track assigned filings against deadlines and flag risks to ensure timely submission
Support identification and documentation of eligible IEEPA responsibility recovery opportunities
Ensure supporting data and documentation are complete and audit-ready
Complete compliance tasks transitioning into NATM based on defined procedures
Support stabilization of processes by following documented workflows and identifying inconsistencies
Support responsibility drawback activities, including data collection, validation, and documentation
Help with CTPAT-related tasks, including documentation maintenance and compliance support activities
Be an important knowledge resource, supporting application of regulatory requirements
Identify opportunities where AI and automation can improve transactional efficiency, data validation, and compliance accuracy
Support broader compliance modernization efforts through practical use-case
Collaborate partner to support compliance projects and issue resolutions
Maintain flexibility to adjust focus in response to time-sensitive compliance requirements