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Trade Compliance Analyst

Rockford, IL 61102

Posted: 01/22/2025 Employment Type: Permanent Industry: A -Professional Job Number: R 992997116 Pay Rate: $50000-60000 / year

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Trade Compliance Specialist to join our Team! This is a full-time, on-site role for our Rockford office that requires exceptional organizational skills, strong communication abilities, and a proactive approach to supporting our Operations. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, able to prioritize tasks effectively, and committed to contributing to a positive and efficient work environment. If you have a passion for trade compliance and are looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, and can bring the required experience to the table, we encourage you to apply!

Essential Job Functions:

  • Represent Trade Compliance by maintaining communication with management and staff across multiple business functions
  • Utilize knowledge of trade compliance operations for import and export transactions
  • Perform daily operational tasks, i.e. responding to compliance alerts and new customer and vendor set-up requests
  • Perform Restricted Party Screening (RPS) activities utilizing Visual Compliance
  • Perform compliance review of import and export documentation for international shipments
  • Validate Country of Origin (COO), Harmonized Tariff Schedule Codes (HTS), Schedule B Codes and Export Classification Control Numbers (ECCN)
  • Identify and classify accurate ECCN, HTS and Schedule B classifications for our products
  • Respond to inquiries and maintain relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, foreign consignees/suppliers, and other strategic vendors regarding documentation requirements and other import and export regulations to ensure timely Customs clearance
  • Generate performance metrics for export and import processes utilizing Excel
  • Ensure compliance with Export Control regulations, as well as conforming with internal corporate policies and procedures
  • Maintain applicable trade compliance records in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal procedures
  • Participate in training and audit assessment programs to ensure implementation and effectiveness of internal controls
  • Support Compliance department in investigating and resolving compliance problems, questions, or complaints
  • Perform outreach to manufacturers in support of compliance data collection activities
  • Participate in process improvement projects as required
  • Provide backup support to product material Compliance Specialist and Logistics Coordinator

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 1 year working in HTS and Schedule B Classification required. Additionally, 2+ years of experience in Export/Import Administration or compliance strongly preferred.
    • Professional certification in Export/Import controls and regulations, EAR/ITAR, as well as the USHTS is a plus.
  • Associates degree or higher is preferred.  Minimum of HS Diploma or GED required.
  • Analyze and interpret global export, import regulations, and maintain current knowledge of changes
  • Proficiency in using US Customs tools and databases, i.e. ACE
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with internal teams, vendors, and customers
  • Able to learn and use new web-based applications including workflows and databases
  • Ability to classify export control classification numbers (ECCN, Schedule B and HTS)
  • Analytical and database management skills
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel, Word and PDF Editor skills
  • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Excellent command of the English language

Here’s a Few Things We Offer You:

  • Top quality medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.  Employer pays the majority of the medical plan cost
  • Fourteen (14) days of paid time off (PTO) annually
  • 8 Paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday 
  • 8 hours of paid volunteer time off annually
  • 401k with match
  • Corporate Discount Program
  • Employee Assistance Program 100% employer Paid!
  • Generous Paid Maternity & Paternity Leaves
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program 
  • Scholarship Program: for your eligible children, grandchildren & legal dependents, up to $8k a year
This is a direct hire position, $25-30/hour ballpark, depending on experience.

Please apply directly to the Trade Compliance Analyst role or contact Rachel with any questions at rachel.thomann@furstpros.com or 815-997-1417.

Meet Your Recruiter

Rachel Thomann
VP, FurstProfessionals

Year Started: 2011

I wanted to be a physical therapist when I grew up.

 

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“My wish for you is that you continue. Continue to be who you are, to astonish a mean world with your acts of kindness.” – Maya Angelou

 

What do you enjoy most about your work?

It’s so rewarding to meet great people and match them up with our clients’ needs!

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