Position Overview:

As the Analyst, Global Trade & Logistics, you will play a key role in supporting, analyzing, and optimizing the movement of goods across international borders (concentration in US and LATAM geographies) specializing in finished goods, parts/components, and related commodities. 

Your primary responsibilities include coordinating with internal teams, suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to ensure compliance with trade regulations, timely delivery, and cost-effective movement of goods. You will also be responsible for analyzing data to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction, as well as audits of entry data & documentation for excellence in compliance.

This role requires a deep understanding of trade compliance regulations, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities:

Logistics Management

Coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to ensure timely delivery of goods. Maintain standard industry benchmarking metrics to analyze the health of the supply chain and logistics partner performance. Develop reporting criteria with brokers and forwarders to establish accountability for meeting metrics. Analyze shipment and brokerage data to improve door to door lead time and leverage trade policies & programs to minimize landed costs. Provide guidance when needed for item classification, claims, service failures, expediting clearance/shipments, assisting with special requests, etc.

Business Partnership

Partner with internal teams and suppliers to educate on compliance topics, licensing requirements, prohibited shipping items, participating government agency requirements, supplier performance, cost savings opportunities, and operational efficiencies. Supply guidance to teams for planning of projects & annual budgets based on lead-time considerations and import duty & tax rates for in-scope commodities. Generate and keep current, standard operating procedures that drive efficient, compliant, and orderly work processes between functional teams & suppliers.

Trade Compliance

Establish clearance procedures, notification of clearance, and document retention procedures with customs brokers. Create and maintain a database with commonly shipped items classification and participating government agency requirements. Execute statistical audits of customs entries and import/export documentation to ensure compliance with trade regulations. Assess risks related to international trade activities and develop strategies to mitigate those risks. Continually communicate with internal teams and suppliers to ensure awareness of, and compliance with country-specific laws & regulations for import/export including documentation, licenses/permits, and other requirements.

Process Innovation

Identify efficiency opportunities, providing data driven support from analysis and industry best practices. Provide support for special projects related to trade and logistics as needed (e.g., new markets, store openings, events, etc.).

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field 4-6 years’ practical experience in a trade compliance or logistics function   Strong knowledge of import/export regulations including classification, valuation, country of origin, and FTA origin determination rules  Experience conducting audits and assessing compliance risks Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets Proficiency with Microsoft office applications – Word, Excel, Power Query, and PowerPoint Positive attitude, personable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment  A hands-on self-starter who is comfortable with fast turnarounds and tight timelines A proactive and collaborative approach – you love working with people and people love working with you

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with ERP systems (Oracle JDE E1) is preferred  Certification in trade compliance (e.g., Certified Customs Specialist or Licensed Customs Broker) a plus Familiarity of customs/import requirements for most major markets in the Americas (US/Mexico/Brazil/Chile/Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic are primary markets of interest) Experience handling importation of luxury goods, jewelry, and similar commodities Business language proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese 

The hiring range for this position ranges from $77,010 - $104,190. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates’ relevant skills and experience.