Sr. Import Compliance and Logistics Analyst

Illinois Tool Works • Eden Prairie, MN

81d • $74,800 - $112,200

About The Position

The Sr Import and Logistics Analyst is responsible for day to day operational support of U.S. Import and Logistics operations for MTS Systems cross border shipments supporting products, raw materials, samples, and equipment arriving into the US. This position will have daily/weekly interface with vendors, import/export logistics, international sales, sourcing, and US Customs. Sr Import and Logistics Analyst will also be a key contributor to sourcing decisions (landed cost analysis) and accountable for business relationships with our customers broker, freight forwarders and service providers. This position will also provide a backup to all logistics functions.

Requirements

• Associates Degree, Bachelor's Preferred in Business, Supply Chain, Compliance, or related field.
• Hold an active Licensed Custom Broker status.
• 7+ Years of import/export compliance operations, international business, or relevant supply chain, finance, with international experience.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Inco Terms and US HTS.
• Experience with Customs brokers, freight forwarders and carriers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in cross-functional business environments.
• Strong understanding of business, trading practices, and applicable law.
• Results oriented, with ability to work independently while managing priorities and complex workload.
• Ability to make decisions without all details, and evaluate outcomes and manage change in dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Enable seamless flow of goods through import compliance in the following import operations activities: U.S. customs filing process, import tariff classifications, and record-keeping.
• Work with purchasing to assure sourcing decisions are reflective of US landed costs after import.
• Determine proper import classifications, valuation, and country of origin/marking of products, equipment, and raw materials, assuring regulatory compliance and minimized duty payments.
• Execute import documentation process to include determination, creation and ensure record-keeping requirements are met.
• Manage daily relationships with brokers and carriers to resolve problems at all points in transit.
• Conduct import/export audits and implement any necessary corrective actions.
• Establish, improve and maintain import operations process documentation and standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance with company business practices and applicable laws and regulations.
• Prepare quotations for transportation costs in support of customer quoting activity in sales and marketing divisions usually with vague information at hand so analysis is needed to get close quotes.
• As necessary, perform functions in the packaging area when needed. Provide backup to small parcel area, international and domestic logistics.
• Match incoming invoices with existing documentation to ensure proper assignment of costs. Identify and resolve questions or problems resulting from the audit with employees and/or supervisors.
• Act as the main point of contact for Tool, Warranty, Calibration imports and exports. Minimize duty spend by leveraging programs like US Goods Returned, Foreign Goods Previously Imported to the US, use of Carnets etc.
• Work with foreign MTS affiliates and customers to ease import entries into their territories.
• Perform miscellaneous duties and special assignments as directed.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement & Investment, and more.
• $74,800 - $112,200 annual salary, Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees