Trade Compliance Analyst

Caterpillar•Peoria, IL

38d•Onsite

About The Position

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. This position is responsible for managing Customs compliance activity to ensure Caterpillar parts and product flow across international borders in compliance with Customs regulatory requirements specifically pertaining to the application of Free Trade Agreements (FTA) and HTS processes. In addition, this role will help ensure Customs compliance requirements are met for Caterpillar through risk management and controls environment. Through a data focused approach, you will help ensure operational processes are adaptable and scalable for a constantly evolving global trade landscape.

Requirements

International Trade: Knowledge of the markets, issues, regulations, practices and operations of international trade; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately in diverse situations.
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Data Gathering and Reporting: Knowledge of tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data; ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company.

Nice To Haves

Degree or equivalent experience desired
Analytical ability with proven track record of continuous process improvement activities
Ability to simplify, translate and communicate complex concepts
Understanding of risk management and controls environment
Familiarity with Caterpillar Business Units and operations
Strong understanding of international supply chain, both physical flow and data flow, freight forwarders, and Customs brokers
Power BI knowledge
Data relationships and analytics
Trade compliance certification such as Licensed Customs Broker, Certified Customs Specialist, Certified Export Specialist, etc.

Responsibilities

managing Customs compliance activity to ensure Caterpillar parts and product flow across international borders in compliance with Customs regulatory requirements specifically pertaining to the application of Free Trade Agreements (FTA) and HTS processes
help ensure Customs compliance requirements are met for Caterpillar through risk management and controls environment
help ensure operational processes are adaptable and scalable for a constantly evolving global trade landscape