Sr Trade Compliance Analyst

Milwaukee Tool•MT-Remote-Wisconsin, MT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Milwaukee Tool, we are committed to creating empowered leaders and believe our people and culture are the keys to our success. We provide unlimited access to everything needed to deliver technical solutions within our Trade Compliance Team. As a Senior Trade Compliance Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring Milwaukee Tool remains at the forefront of the industry by providing practical, business-oriented advice related to global trade. Your insights will empower us to create cutting-edge solutions while minimizing legal risks associated with international transactions. You will collaborate closely with various departments to support trade compliance activities worldwide, guiding our business to comply with international regulations and customs laws, and strategically minimizing duty impact. Behind our doors, you'll be empowered daily to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry, with the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry. Join us in shaping the future of Milwaukee Tool while ensuring ethical and compliant trade practices. Let’s build something remarkable together!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in International Business and/or Logistics, Supply Chain, Legal, or similar field preferred.
5+ years of experience in trade compliance or closely related field.
Deep understanding of trade compliance concepts, including HTS and ECCN classification, country of origin determination, valuation for import, export control and sanctions compliance.
Intermediate knowledge of ERP business systems, global trade compliance software, and transportation management systems.
Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft programs, Adobe, SharePoint, and other productivity applications.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, power query, complex formulas).
Experience with Power BI or similar data reporting systems (data modeling, dashboards, reporting).
Ability to recognize improvement and control opportunities within Trade Compliance, including advising, auditing, quality control and continuous improvement skills.
Understand governmental regulations required to maintain compliance and retain trade privileges.
Thoroughness and accuracy – ability to be detail oriented, either written, orally, or presented.
Ability to break down requirements to task levels to achieve project level accomplishment.
Self-starter, able to identify an issue and drive to completion.

Nice To Haves

Data analytics experience is highly valued—trade compliance experience is a plus but not required. We will provide training and mentorship in global trade compliance for the right candidate.
Experience with Oracle, Oracle GTM or other ERP systems.
Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
LCB, CCS/CCLS, CGBP CUSECO or similar certification helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Overseeing import/export activities, ensuring compliance, and implementing best practices for reporting and recordkeeping.
Assisting in process automation for both internal and external reporting requirements.
Auditing and classifying products based on international rules and tariff schedules.
Managing free trade activities.
Reviewing customs valuation methods.
Assessing associated benefits and risks in relevant countries.
Managing specific product categories from a trade compliance perspective, providing HTS, country of origin, and tariff impact and mitigation analysis, including Section 232/301, ADD/CVD, and FTA eligibility.
Acting as the primary point of contact for Engineering and Product Line Managers in all trade compliance matters related to new product development and continuous improvement engineering of existing products.
Leading complex country of origin determinations, applying substantial transformation, essential character, and totality-of-circumstances principles, supported by CBP ruling precedent, reasonable care documentation, and collaboration with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
Translating regulatory requirements and analytical findings into clear recommendations for Finance, Operations, Procurement, Engineering, and business partners to support business strategy definition.
Providing guidance to internal business units regarding best practices for international shipping and customs clearance.
Researching and monitoring local laws, regulations, procedures, and requirements related to import/export transactions.
Preparing and distributing summaries of new regulations for use by internal stakeholders such as Supply Chain, Procurement, Transportation, and other business unit contacts.
Communicating with brokers, forwarders, external vendors and customers as needed.
Developing, documenting, and managing processes for compliance programs and initiatives.
Supporting the implementation of systems automation.
Executing team processes as directed and identifying opportunities for process automation and optimization.
Supporting post-entry audit procedures related to HTS, country of origin, and valuation to ensure compliance with applicable import regulations.