Sr. Trade Compliance Analyst (remote)

Job Description:

There is flexibility for this role to be a remote or hybrid position that may require occasional travel to our Brookfield, WI Headquarters.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Sponsorship is not available for this position.

WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to provide technical solutions on our Trade Compliance Team. As part of this team, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring that Milwaukee Tool remains at the forefront of the industry.

Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.

Join us in shaping the future of Milwaukee Tool while ensuring ethical and compliant trade practices. Let's build something remarkable together!

Your Role on Our Team

Global Trade Expertise: As a Senior Trade Compliance Analyst, you'll provide practical, business-oriented advice related to global trade. Your insights will empower us to create cutting-edge solutions while minimizing legal risks associated with international transactions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various departments to support trade compliance activities worldwide.

Regulatory Guardianship: Guide our business to comply with international regulations and customs laws. You'll also help us strategically minimize duty impact, safeguarding Milwaukee Tool's interests.

Supporting Growth: Behind our doors, you'll have the autonomy to take ownership, drive initiatives, and contribute to industry breakthroughs. Plus, you'll benefit from the resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction sector.

You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

• Oversee the process of import/export transactions, manage compliance, and assess best practices for reporting, documentation, and recordkeeping.

• Assist with automation of processes and reports for internal and external reporting.

• Audit and classify products according to the General Rules of Interpretation and Harmonized Tariff Schedules and assist with maintaining classification databases.

• Oversee processes concerning free trade activities; including Foreign-Trade Zone(s), Maquiladora/IMMEX, bonded warehouse and other related programs.

• Review and audit customs valuation, including First Sale Rule, assists, and all other methods for customs valuation of imports and exports.

• Prepare documentation to support the importing and exporting of materials and applicable benefits and risks in the countries of import and export.

• Research and monitor local laws, regulations, procedures, and applicable benefits related to import transactions; prepare summaries of new regulations for review by team members; distribute updates and summaries to appropriate supply chain and business unit contacts.

• Communicate with brokers, forwarders, external vendors and customers as needed.

• Analyze import and export activities to ensure the company does not violate any restrictions on trade compliance activities.

• Execute team processes as directed and provides input into process improvements related to immediate area of influence.

• Manage a diverse workload which may include changes in priorities and responsibilities. Organize and document business processes, activities performed, perform needed actions, and quality enhancements.

• Review and audit products and documents for Anti-dumping/Countervailing and other Non-Tariff duty applicability.

• Provide guidance to internal business units regarding international shipping documents and activities.

• Develop and manage processes for compliance programs and initiatives, review existing processes for efficiency, and support the implementation of systems automation.

• Analyzing issues by gathering relevant information systematically; considers a broad range of issues or factors; grasps complexities and perceives relationships among problems or issues; seeks input from others; uses accurate logic in analyses.

The TOOLS you'll bring with you:

• Bachelor's Degree in International Business and/or Logistics, Supply Chain, Legal, or similar field preferred

• At least 5 years of experience in trade compliance or closely related field

• Intermediate knowledge of ERP Business Systems, Global Trade Compliance software and Transportation Management Systems

• Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft programs, Adobe, SharePoint and other productivity applications.

• Knowledgeable about the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Export Control Classification codes and the applicable implications of a code determination

• Customs Compliance Continuous Improvement and Control - ability to recognize improvement and control opportunities within Trade Compliance, including advising, auditing, quality control and continuous improvement skills

• Understands governmental regulations to maintain compliance and retain trade privileges.

• Thoroughness and Accuracy - ability to be detail oriented, either written, orally, or presented. Able to break down requirements to task levels to achieve project level accomplishment. Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved. Provides information on a timely basis to others who need to act on it. Self-starter, able to identify an issue and drive to completion.

Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:

• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

• LCB, CCS/CCLS, CGBP CUSECO or similar certification

We provide these great perks and benefits:

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans

• Generous 401 (K) savings plan

• Education assistance

• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service

• And many more, check out our benefits site HERE (~~~)

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