Job Description
Your Opportunity as the Senior Analyst, Trade Compliance
The Senior Analyst, Trade Compliance will ensure compliance with all legal requirements associated with cross border trade of goods and raw materials into and out of the Customs territory of the United States and other locations of Company-owned facilities; manage engagement and performance of third-party providers to ensure service expectations are consistently met; and develop, implement, and manage various Company trade compliance policies and related education programs.
Location: Orrville, Corporate Offices
Work Arrangements: Hybrid, 30% in office expectation (approximately 6 days per month)
In this role you will:
Develop, implement, and maintain import and export related procedures to ensure compliance with federal agency requirements and expedite the clearance of product through US Customs and other regulatory agencies.
Monitor operations and performance of external customs brokers and freight forwarders.
Conduct denied party screenings and export due diligence reviews of customers, suppliers, and other company business partners.
Perform regular audits to ensure compliance with import entry, export declaration, and Importer Security Filing requirements.
Maintain company participation in Government Programs such as C-TPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism).
Provide trade compliance awareness training across the working team to communicate and reinforce compliance processes and procedures.
Research products to ensure timely and accurate U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications, partner government agency declarations, and country of origin determinations.
Serve as the initial point of contact for regulatory officials regarding customs inquires such as entries, requests for import information, etc.
Conduct analysis required to qualify products for preferential duty programs, such as USMCA, CAFTA, KORUS, duty drawback, etc. and issue related certificates as needed.
The Right Place for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in international business or related field
3+ years of experience in International Trade Compliance
In-depth import and export compliance knowledge and on-the-job experience
Experience with practical interpretation of Title 19 CFR, global tariff classification and other government agency trade requirements
Experience conducting denied party screenings and business partner due diligence reviews
Intermediate or advanced experience with Microsoft Excel (i.e. pivot tables, v-lookups, macros)
Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:
Licensed US Customs Broker, Certified Export Specialist, and/or Certified Customs Specialist
Experience with international supply chain visibility systems such as Infor Nexus
Analytical Thinking- The ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information in a logical, systematic, sequential approach
Written & Oral Communication- The ability to effectively express oneself in speech and via written word across international working groups
Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, including cross-functional groups
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The J. M. Smucker Company (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
