Orascoptic Trade Compliance and Logistics Analyst (Madison, WI)

Envista Holdings Corporation•Madison, WI

6d•$75,400 - $92,200

About The Position

The Trade Compliance and Logistics Analyst independently manages and analyzes trade compliance and logistics activities supporting Orascoptic’s domestic and international supply chain. The role ensures compliant, accurate, cost-effective, and timely movement of materials and finished goods, while advising cross-functional partners on customs, import/export, FDA, transportation, and documentation requirements. The Analyst supports Manufacturing, Procurement, Regulatory, Engineering, Finance, and other internal partners. The position owns complex issue resolution, performs data and risk analysis, recommends business actions, and leads process, carrier, and cost-improvement initiatives. It serves as a key liaison among Orascoptic, Envista’s Global Trade Compliance and transportation teams, customs brokers, freight providers, distribution and commercial partners, and other external service providers. The role also supports European logistics planning and execution, develops compliance and logistics reporting, analyzes freight costs and performance, and implements repeatable controls and process improvements. Travel may be required up to five times per year, including potential international travel, and the Analyst may need to work across time zones to support global partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, international business, finance, operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.
At least 5 years of progressive experience in trade compliance, international logistics, transportation, supply chain, customs brokerage, freight forwarding, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience supporting European or multi-country logistics, including cross-border transportation, customs clearance, and broker or carrier coordination.
Working knowledge of U.S. import/export requirements and applicable European customs and trade requirements.
Experience researching tariff classifications, country of origin, valuation, assists, and import/export documentation requirements.
Experience analyzing freight or compliance data, developing performance reporting, and translating findings into business actions.
Experience leading process improvement, cost-savings, carrier-performance, audit, or corrective-action initiatives.
Ability to travel up to 5 times per year, including potential international travel.
Ability to work across time zones when needed to support global partners and international logistics activities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP systems and customs, transportation, freight-payment, or reporting tools.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, including evaluating complex information, identifying root causes, and recommending defensible actions.
Ability to work independently, prioritize competing risks and deadlines, and exercise sound judgment within established policies and escalation protocols.
Strong knowledge of international transportation processes and the interactions among customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, distribution partners, and internal functions.
Ability to influence cross-functional partners and service providers without direct authority and drive issues and improvement actions to closure.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including explaining technical trade and logistics requirements to non-specialists.
Strong project-management, documentation, and organizational skills with consistent attention to accuracy and control effectiveness.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working proficiency in Microsoft Office and business systems.
Experience with data visualization or reporting tools.
Ability to work effectively across cultures, countries, and time zones and build productive relationships with global partners.

Responsibilities

Independently manage inbound and outbound trade compliance activities and resolve complex shipment, customs, and documentation issues.
Analyze import and export transactions for accuracy, risk, and compliance, including tariff classification, country of origin, valuation, assists, record retention, and business-partner screening.
Maintain Harmonized Tariff Schedule and applicable European tariff classification data, country-of-origin information, and supporting documentation in business systems.
Research trade requirements and translate regulatory or procedural changes into practical guidance, controls, and standard work.
Prepare responses to customs inquiries and support requests for binding rulings in partnership with Envista Global Trade Compliance.
Lead preparation for internal and external audits, identify control gaps, recommend corrective actions, and track actions through closure.
Provide trade compliance guidance and training to internal stakeholders.
Escalate material compliance risks and recommend actions that balance regulatory requirements, customer commitments, cost, and continuity of supply.
Serve as the primary Orascoptic resource for European logistics planning, execution, and issue resolution across ocean, air, truck, and small-parcel transportation.
Coordinate with European distribution, commercial, and service partners on customs clearance, carrier performance, delivery, documentation, and cross-border shipment requirements.
Evaluate routing, service levels, lead times, freight costs, and provider performance; recommend changes to improve delivery reliability and total landed cost.
Lead resolution of high-impact shipment delays, customs holds, claims, and service failures with internal and external partners.
Manage freight providers, freight invoices, shipment claims, and service-performance reviews, including root-cause analysis and corrective-action follow-up.
Develop and maintain logistics work instructions, escalation paths, standard processes, and international shipping documentation.
Partner with Envista platform teams to use transportation contracts, rates, systems, and shared service providers and implement enterprise logistics initiatives.
Develop and maintain monthly trade compliance and logistics dashboards, metrics, and performance reporting.
Analyze freight spend, accessorial charges, service performance, shipment patterns, and compliance data to identify trends, risks, savings opportunities, and corrective actions.
Support freight budgeting and forecasting, explain variances, and provide data-based recommendations to business leaders.
Lead or independently execute freight savings, carrier optimization, process improvement, and system or data-quality projects from analysis through implementation and benefit tracking.
Use ERP and other business-system data to improve classification, country-of-origin, shipping-documentation, inventory-adjustment, and reporting accuracy.
Establish repeatable controls and standard work to reduce manual effort, prevent recurring errors, and strengthen compliance and operational performance.
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.