Trade & Customs Analyst
Spectraforce
Deerfield, Illinois
Remote
2 months ago
Job Description
Job Title: Trade & Customs Analyst
Location: Deerfield, IL 60015 (Open to Remote/Hybrid)
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri
Length of Contract: 6 month (possible extension)
Top 3-5 Must Have Non-negotiable Skills Required
1. Free Trade Agreement qualification knowledge
2. Classification skills
3. Excel
Is a bachelor’s degree Required? No
How many years of recent experience does this person need to have? 3 years
Nice to Have Skills:
1. Tableau
Trade & Customs Analyst position provides advanced support to the International Customs and Trade Regulations (CTR) operations. Proactively coordinates and monitors import/export compliance with US international trade, customs and other government agency laws and regulations to minimize the risk of penalty and fines due to non-compliance for all entities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide support to the Trade Regulations Team for day to day import / export operations and compliance with international trade, customs, and other government agency regulations.
• Assist with identification, qualification, implementation and operation of strategic cost savings initiatives such as foreign trade zones, duty drawback, free trade agreements, duty suspension regimes, etc.
• Coordinate review and update all internal procedures and help develop associated training modules. Manage responses to official government requests.
Qualifications:
• Self-starter with ability to complete tasks with minimal direction from manager and/or supervisor. Must have the ability to prioritize multiple projects/workflow and handle time efficiently in order to meet established timelines.
• Knowledge and experience of import/export operations for multinational company.
• Detailed understanding of supply chain logistics including air, ocean, truck & rail, as well as, knowledge and experience with warehousing, distribution, supplier and inventory management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word), Internet, CROSS and Customs Info.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good written and verbal communication ability.
Education and Experience
• 3+ years of U.S. international trade compliance experience with a good understanding of core trade principles such as product valuation, tariff classification, C-TPAT, ISA and special trade programs.
• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience and Interaction with US Customs, FDA, USDA and other government agencies.
About Us: SPECTRAFORCE is one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions firms in the United States. As a diversity-owned business, we place human connection at the heart of everything we do, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates to fill roles successfully. Our teams in North and Central America and India serve more than 150 Fortune clients globally, leveraging custom AI technology to provide direct hire, executive search, nearshoring, offshoring, and project staffing solutions.
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $34.00/hr.
Location: Deerfield, IL 60015 (Open to Remote/Hybrid)
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri
Length of Contract: 6 month (possible extension)
Top 3-5 Must Have Non-negotiable Skills Required
1. Free Trade Agreement qualification knowledge
2. Classification skills
3. Excel
Is a bachelor’s degree Required? No
How many years of recent experience does this person need to have? 3 years
Nice to Have Skills:
1. Tableau
Trade & Customs Analyst position provides advanced support to the International Customs and Trade Regulations (CTR) operations. Proactively coordinates and monitors import/export compliance with US international trade, customs and other government agency laws and regulations to minimize the risk of penalty and fines due to non-compliance for all entities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide support to the Trade Regulations Team for day to day import / export operations and compliance with international trade, customs, and other government agency regulations.
• Assist with identification, qualification, implementation and operation of strategic cost savings initiatives such as foreign trade zones, duty drawback, free trade agreements, duty suspension regimes, etc.
• Coordinate review and update all internal procedures and help develop associated training modules. Manage responses to official government requests.
Qualifications:
• Self-starter with ability to complete tasks with minimal direction from manager and/or supervisor. Must have the ability to prioritize multiple projects/workflow and handle time efficiently in order to meet established timelines.
• Knowledge and experience of import/export operations for multinational company.
• Detailed understanding of supply chain logistics including air, ocean, truck & rail, as well as, knowledge and experience with warehousing, distribution, supplier and inventory management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word), Internet, CROSS and Customs Info.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good written and verbal communication ability.
Education and Experience
• 3+ years of U.S. international trade compliance experience with a good understanding of core trade principles such as product valuation, tariff classification, C-TPAT, ISA and special trade programs.
• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience and Interaction with US Customs, FDA, USDA and other government agencies.
About Us: SPECTRAFORCE is one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions firms in the United States. As a diversity-owned business, we place human connection at the heart of everything we do, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates to fill roles successfully. Our teams in North and Central America and India serve more than 150 Fortune clients globally, leveraging custom AI technology to provide direct hire, executive search, nearshoring, offshoring, and project staffing solutions.
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $34.00/hr.