Senior Trade Compliance Analyst
Job Summary
Shift:1st shift
City:Solon
Swagelok Northeast Ohio USA
Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality Integrity Respect for the Individual Customer Focus Innovation and Continuous Improvement which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space down to the bottom of the ocean and everywhere in same dedication spans to our customers.
Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skillsyoull thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development.
We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.
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We hope youll consider joining our team.
Position Summary:
TheSeniorTradeComplianceAnalystleveragesexpertisein internationaltrade customs compliance and global supply chain operations toensure Swageloksadherence to import and exportregulations. This role requiresdeepknowledge ofcustomslaws free trade agreementstariff clarificationsand exportcontrolsto assess risk drivecomplianceandimplement policy and process improvements. The analystwillalso serve as keycollaboratorwithU.S.Customsauthoritiesinternationalbusinessstakeholdersandglobaldistributionpartners.
This role will requireproficiencyincreating andanalyzing large datasets and creating insightful visualizations using tools like Excelor Power BI to inform decision-makingin this space.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Research interpret and apply U.S. and international trade regulations to ensure compliance with import and export requirements.
Manage import compliance programs including tariff classifications customs valuation country of origin determinations product marking requirements and free trade agreement implement andmaintaintrade compliance policies procedures controls and recordkeeping practices to support regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
Lead trade compliance audits and assessments evaluate compliance risks and provide recommendations corrective actions and status updates to management.
Serve as a subject matter expert on customs regulations partnering with legal finance engineering manufacturinglogistics and commercial teams to support business decisions and regulatory compliance.
Analyze trade customslogistics and ERP data toidentifytrends assess risk support strategic initiatives and provide actionable business recommendations.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to global trade compliance supply chain optimization landed cost analysis acquisitions new product introductions distributor expansion and other strategic business projects.
Develop and deliver trade compliance training and guidance to employees distributors andglobalbusiness partners to promote awareness and compliance with global trade regulations.
Identifiyand address import/export compliance issues as they arise in Swagelok operations. Works and escalates as necessary with all Swagelok stakeholders to resolve import/export compliance issues to safeguard company compliance.
Manages Swageloks export licenses with BIS including but not limitedto:application processingdeemedexport management communication with distributor personnel product classification requests order reviews BIS licenseinquiriesand BIS audits.Works with managed legal counsel in-house counsel as needed to confirm interpretations legal requirements and proposed business decisions.
Works with Finance to ensure proper payment to Customsauthoritiesimport tax reporting and audit findings are properly reported and acted upon.
Able to independentlygatherextract and interprettrade relateddatafrom various sourcesand complete complex ad hoc analyses.Initiates further analysis and recommendationsto the businessbased on findings.
Activelymonitorsthe changing regulatory environment of international trade and customs regulations of the U.S. and other countries Swagelok conducts business inevaluating business impacts and recommending solutions.
Support logistics and supply chain operations by resolving customs clearance and transportation issues and collaborating with brokers carriers distributors and government agencies.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
Required:Bachelors degree(preferably inbusinesssupplychainorlogistics)and7 years ofrelevantworkexperience. Relevant work experience includes supply chainlogisticsanalyticsauditingand compliance.
Demonstrates the initiative to build knowledge organizational and business awarenessAbilityto multi-task work in teams and use multiple systems and processes to handle changing requirements.
Skills/Knowledge:
Strong understanding of theories practices and procedures related tologistics/supply chain management and international trade.
Solid understanding of costs and services associated with internationallogisticsand compliance.
Advancedproficiencyin analytical tools such as Microsoft Office Suite SAP Power BI
Ability to translate data and insights into clear and compelling narratives that inform decision-making.Learning agility;adjustsplans based onnew information.
Good problem solving written verbal and presentation skills.
Good communicationskills for interaction with external legal counsel suppliers third party software providers and various government agencies on Customs issues.
Solid understanding of U.S. customs and import regulations productclassificationand international trade compliance principles.
Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:
- Working conditions associated with normal office environment.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g. computer telephone copier printer etc.).
- Ability to effectively communicate in both small and large groups and settings.
- Ability to traverse between multiple locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania as needed.
- Occasional domestic and/or international travel may be required.
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular punctual attendance consistent with the ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards.
Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness compensation retirement planning and supplemental rewards.
To apply:
1. Click Apply Now to the role of interest upload your resume and complete the application.
2. Those that match our qualifications will be contacted to schedule a phone interview.
Congratulations on taking the first step to Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.
Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race ethnicity creed color religion sex pregnancy pregnancy-related medical conditions age national origin or ancestry disability genetic information veteran/military status sexual orientation gender identity or other protected characteristic under federal state or local law.
Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 and Ohio state law.
This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at-will employer which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time without any advanced notice for any reason or no reason.
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