Signode · 6 hours ago
Trade Compliance Analyst - Tampa, FL
Signode is a leading manufacturer of transit packaging solutions, and they are seeking a Trade Compliance Analyst to assist their North American business platform. The role involves ensuring compliance with import/export regulations and acting as a liaison among various internal and external stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Act as trade compliance liaison to Signode business units in the Americas for customs and export activity. Assist and proactively guide business units to minimize risk
Establish and foster relationships with internal Signode parties in North America such as Procurement, Order Management, Customer Service, Logistics, Sales, Supply Chain, and Tax
Establish and foster relationships with external parties such as U.S. & Canadian customs brokerage service providers
Be the point of contact on import clearance inquiries from customs brokers, suppliers, and forwarders when a business unit does not have appointed personnel or require guidance/support
Prepare export or import document as required to ensure the timely movement of non-revenue transactions
Review manual and system-generated export invoices and documentation to ensure compliant documents that facilitate timely cross-border movement
Work with various business units to ensure import (CBP)/export (EAR) recordkeeping regulations are met
Monitor appointed customs brokers and forwarders by conducting regular self-audits of U.S./Canadian import entries and Electronic Export Filings (EEI), document findings, and make corrective action recommendations, as needed
Support current restricted party screening process including solicitation of master data, tracking of data, upload to restricted party partner, and review of results
Perform ad hoc restricted party screening
Run periodic ACE reports to document import and export history, and prepare monthly trade compliance reports for strategic review by Trade Compliance Manager
Make HTS and ECCN determinations as needed. Ensure those classifications are input to business systems
Work with Procurement to facilitate the annual USMCA Free Trade Agreement and country of origin solicitation from suppliers
Issue USMCA & other Free Trade Agreement documentation to support eligible Signode-produced products
Provide Free Trade Agreement program oversight, and maintain logs and records for all free Trade Agreements issued by U.S., Mexican, and Canadian facilities
Handle routine day-to-day issues independently and involve the Global Trade Compliance Manager when needed
Escalate any compliance issues uncovered as a result of day-to-day activities
Support special projects as directed by Trade Compliance Manager and Legal team members
Qualification
Required
Associates Degree or equivalent experience
3-5 years in import/export operations, transportation, international business, or other related field
Problem Solving
Interpersonal Savvy
Detail Oriented
Organization / Planning
Time Management
Analysis Skills
Preferred
Experience with Harmonized Tariff Schedule
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
401k
Paid time off
Life insurance
Wellness perks
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