Trade Compliance Analyst I

Smith (A.O.) Corporation•Ashland City, TN

37d•Hybrid

About The Position

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Primary Function Understand the supply chain security program known as CTPAT and audit AO Smith facilities to ensure compliance with CTPAT minimum security criteria. Work with international suppliers and Procurement to ensure the timely and efficient movement of international freight, while also ensuring that all applicable laws and regulations are followed, and striving to limit the costs associated with international freight, Customs duties, taxes, and other fees. Ensure continued compliance with Customs and other government agencies by assisting in the classification of goods, application of the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) rules of origin, and in the performance of various auditing activities in order to maintain a high degree of trade compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Business Administration, International Logistics, or related field preferred
Minimum of 1 year of trade compliance experience
Understands Import/Export laws and regulations
HTS Classification experience
CBSA and CBP website knowledge regarding CTPAT, ACE, and CARM
Experience working with customs brokers and freight forwarders
Leadership experience, and experience working within a matrix organization
Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills required to help resolve routine problems, answer general questions, and know when to escalate more complex issues
Microsoft Office experience required
Ability to organize work, manage time, and follow through with minimal supervision
Concise written and oral communication skills
Frequent travel required

Nice To Haves

Certified Customs Specialists preferred
CTPAT knowledge preferres
Experience with SAP preferred

Responsibilities

Audit AO Smith facilities to ensure compliance with CTPAT minimum security criteria. Travel is required.
Complete security profiles for the three AO Smith CTPAT accounts in the CTPAT portal.
Communicate with AO Smith's assigned supply chain security specialists when necessary.
Work with CBP, AO Smith sites, and AO Smith suppliers when CTPAT revalidations occur.
Answer questions from CTPAT team leaders across various AO Smith facilities and work with them to maintain AO Smith tier 3 CTPAT status.
Work with customs brokers to ensure rules and regulations compliance. Knowledge of customs brokers internal processes a plus.
Keep meticulous records in order to meet record keeping requirements. Efficiently expedite correspondences (some of which may be confidential) and update records accordingly.
Conduct audits of import documentation and procedures. Monitor, maintain, operate, and analyze CBP and/or CBSA websites and tools.
Assist in conducting HTS classification determinations, including gathering and analyzing technical data in connection with product/parts classification projects.
Assist in analyzing the eligibility of goods for various Free Trade Agreements, including USMCA.
Compile, organize and analyze basic information for inclusion in reports and other data analysis efforts, to include regularly scheduled reporting requirements of sufficient detail to support business decisions.
Assist in the solicitation, collection, analysis, and renewal of compliance affidavits, including the support of Conflict Minerals, RoHS, REACH, and other compliance requirements
Perform other related support duties as requested.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

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