Trade Compliance Analyst (Brecksville, OH, US, 44141-3247)

Lubrizol Corp•Brecksville, OH

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the chemical industry and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team. What You'll Do: As a Trade Compliance Analyst, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, accountable for maintaining our right to operate by ensuring compliance with trade regulations and deploying trade programs that maintain or improve our competitive advantage You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. This role works closely with internal parties including the trade compliance, master data center of excellence, other supply chain departments, and Information Technology. This role reports to the Regional Trade Compliance Manager and may have opportunity to act as project lead.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, Logistics/Supply Chain, or other related fields.
3+ years of experience in compliance, supply chain, or related field, including demonstrated proficiency imports/exports, free-trade agreements, and tariffs.
Strong knowledge of regional free trade agreement regulations, including reading and interpreting rules of origin, and trade networks.
Able to analyze required information for audits and assess compliance with regulations.
Ability to identify issues and root cause.
Experience supporting impact assessments and implementing low complexity solutions.
Experience with various analytical and reporting tools.
Ability to communicate and collarborate effectively to global stakeholders and partners.
Attention to detail and holistic mindset.
Strong project management skills.
Ability to travel (minimal).

Nice To Haves

Chemical industry experience.
SAP experience.
APCIS CPIM certification or equivalent.
Customs Broker License.
Certified Customs Specialist (CCS).

Responsibilities

Act as regulatory lead for a country within the region by reviewing and interpreting new regulations and recommending a course of action to remain compliant.
Support other team members with questions and problem-solving regarding import regulations and processes.
Act as lead for self-audits and internal audits including identifying and implementing corrective action.
Responsible for annual Free Trade Agreement (FTA) campaign including preference analysis in Global Trade Services (GTS) module of SAP, issuing certificates to internal and external customers, and responding to inquiries as well as assessing the need for new FTA's and any program improvements.
Analyze and review reports prepared for payment, month end closing, and other periodic reporting. Implementing automated solutions where possible.
Lead the implementation of identified trade opportunities (duty drawback, bonded warehouses, duty suspension, etc.).
Evaluate and release SAP holds for moderate/high complexity system controls. Assist with the implementation of new SAP controls by working with IT and management.
Support security and compliance programs such as CTPAT and ensure that annual activities are managed.
Work with brokers on daily entries and other Customs activities to ensure efficient broker management and adherence to SOP's.
Have a strong understanding of export controls and regulations to support GTS hold monitoring and license exceptions.