Regional Trade Analyst
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Austin • Texas • United States
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About the role
- Overseeing daily customs clearance activity performed by external customs brokers.
- Validating and supporting claims under trade programs such as USMCA or other FTA programs.
- Monitoring broker performance through KPIs (entry timeliness, classification accuracy, invoice accuracy)
- Providing guidance to brokers regarding product descriptions, tariff codes, and special program eligibility.
- Conducting periodic audits of broker entries and escalating discrepancies.
- Supporting post-entry processes (PSC, protests, etc.) to correct or recover duties.
- Supporting drawback programs to recover duties.
- Assisting in internal audits and CBP inquiries.
- Coordinating with procurement, logistics, and engineering to ensure accurate product data is available for classification.
- Proactively identifying opportunities to reduce duty exposure and improving compliance.
- Staying current with changes in trade regulations, USMCA rules, CBP notices, and HTS updates.
- Training internal stakeholders on import compliance best practices and documentation needs
Requirements
- Bachelor Science or Business Administration in Engineering or Supply Chain related field
- Combined 2-4 years’ experience in import compliance, trade operations or supply chain in a manufacturing company
- Working knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations, HTSUS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States), USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement), and brokered entry processes.
- LCB preferred but not required.
- Familiar with FTZ operations is a plus
- Experience in managing Customs Brokers, familiar with CBP System (ACE)
- Experience in working with LATAM is a plus
- Able to detect gaps and implement the needed solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of trade regulations, tariffs, and preferential trade agreements, import/export policies, and custom clearance procedures.
- Familiar with FTZ operations is preferred.
- Experienced working in a matrixed organization is preferred.
- Strategic thinkers having problem-solving skills is preferred.
- Passion for setting and meeting aggressive goals is preferred.
- Able to detect gaps and implement the needed solutions is preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and rewards package
- Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance
- A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
- Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
import compliancetrade operationscustoms clearanceHTSUSUSMCAbrokered entry processestrade regulationstariffsimport/export policiescustom clearance procedures
Soft Skills
excellent written communicationexcellent verbal communicationproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingability to detect gapsimplementation of solutionstrainingguidancecollaborationauditing
Certifications
Bachelor ScienceBachelor Business AdministrationLCB