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Grainger · 2 weeks ago

Senior Import Compliance Analyst

Lake Forest, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$78K/yr - $130K/yr

3+ years exp

Grainger is a leading broad line distributor serving millions of customers worldwide. The Senior Import Compliance Analyst will partner with 3rd party Customs Brokers to ensure compliance with U.S. import regulations and manage projects related to international product flow.

HospitalityIndustrialManufacturingOffice SuppliesSupply Chain Management

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Continuously reviews, analyzes and communicates relevant U.S. import regulations to ensure compliance

Ensures import transactions are compliant with U.S. Government regulations by executing post-entry audits on import transactions and supporting quarterly external audits

Leads and oversees key import programs such as CTPAT Security and Trade Compliance Program, Duty Drawback and Periodic Statement processing

Manages the response on Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inquiries

Conducts analyses on updated duties and tariffs to assess business impact, ensures entry into the database, and updates duty rate changes to Finance

Reviews the audit plan continuously and performs risk assessments on imports to adjust the audit focus on areas with the greatest risk and potential exposure

Communicates audit results to Global Trade Compliance leadership, Customs brokers and other teams as needed to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement

Leads the identification of root cause of issues raised and partner with relevant teams to eliminate future occurrences.; monitors and reports on repeated deficiencies

Qualification

Customs regulationsInternational supply chain logisticsCTPAT SecurityTrade ComplianceLicensed customs brokerProject managementContinuous Improvement focusProblem articulationAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's Degree in business or logistics, or equivalent related experience required

3+ years in customs work with demonstrated understanding and knowledge of customs regulations (CBSA and US CBP) at another large importer or broker required

3+ years in international supply chain logistics in a large organization required

Demonstrated mastery of U.S. import regulations, including areas such as classification, valuation, free trade agreements, special import programs (anti-dumping and countervailing/SIMA cases), PGAs, entry process

Strong understanding and experience with CTPAT Security and Trade Compliance Programs

Proven ability to adapt, prioritize and multi-task in a rapidly changing environment

Proven project management skills, methodology, organization, and ability to drive projects to completion

Strong attention to detail to review large numbers of complex import transactions on on-going basis

Continuous Improvement focus; ability to articulate a problem and identify the root cause

Licensed customs broker and/or certified customs specialist. Upon Hire required

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.

18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.

6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.

Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.

Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

Company

Grainger

Glassdoor4.1

As a leading business-to-business organization, more than 4.5 million customers worldwide rely on Grainger for products in categories such as safety, material handling and metalworking, along with services like inventory management and technical support.

Founded in 1927

Savannah, Georgia, USA

10001+ employees