Global Trade Compliance Analyst / Associate

PSA International; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PSA BDP in Manila seeks a Global Trade Compliance Analyst/Associate to support centralized trade compliance operations in the GTM Command Center. The role focuses on pre-clearance document reviews, workflow management, and coordinating with clients, brokers, 3PLs, and internal teams to ensure timely customs clearance.

Responsibilities include monitoring documentation readiness, identifying discrepancies, maintaining audit trails, and assisting with tariff classification activities as required.

Qualifications

• Experience performing pre-clearance reviews and trade compliance
• Ability to identify discrepancies and coordinate timely resolution
• Experience coordinating with clients, customs brokers, freight forwarders and 3PLs
• Familiarity with HS/HTS classification data and related records
• Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails
• Support SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-clearance reviews of trade and shipping documentation to validate completeness and readiness
• Review invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, air waybills, notices and other documents
• Identify missing information and discrepancies; coordinate with stakeholders for resolution
• Support day-to-day GTM Command Center operations, including intake, workflow monitoring, and status updates
• Coordinate with clients, brokers, forwarders, and internal teams to obtain required information
• Monitor document readiness, broker responses, and KPIs; escalate overdue items
• Maintain workflow records, supporting docs, system updates, and audit trails
• Assist with tariff classification work and data maintenance as required
• Support new client/country/broker/workflow implementations and onboarding
• Assist with training and process documentation on established SOPs
• Prepare operational dashboards and KPI reports for management updates
• Participate in process improvements and digital transformation initiatives

Skills

Trade compliance

Documentation review

Stakeholder coordination

Workflow monitoring

Tariff classification

Data accuracy

Job description

About PSA BDP

PSA BDP, a member of the PSA Group, is a leading provider of globally integrated and port-centric supply chain, transportation, and logistics solutions. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, and employs more than 5,500 people worldwide.

We are a team that celebrates our unique diversity and close-knit community atmosphere. Our core values begin at the very top and span the broad reach of our global community.

We offer dynamic careers for those individuals looking to be a part of something bigger and provide unequivocal opportunities for growth within the organization.

PSA BDP serves over 5,000 customers, including some of the world's leading multinational companies within the chemical, retail & consumer, life sciences & pharmaceuticals, and electric vehicle & industrial verticals.

About the Role

The Global Trade Compliance Analyst / Associate supports centralized trade compliance operations within the GTM Command Center / Control Tower, with a primary focus on pre-clearance document review, workflow management, stakeholder coordination, exception handling, and operational monitoring. The role supports the timely and compliant movement of goods by reviewing trade and shipping documentation, identifying discrepancies and potential compliance issues, coordinating resolution with relevant stakeholders, and monitoring documentation readiness prior to customs clearance. The position works closely with clients, customs brokers, freight forwarders, 3PLs, internal operations teams, and trade compliance specialists to improve documentation accuracy, operational visibility, process consistency, and customs clearance readiness across multiple markets. The role may also provide support for tariff classification and related trade compliance activities, including product data review, classification research, and maintenance of classification records, depending on business requirements.

What You Will Do

• Perform pre-clearance reviews of trade and shipping documentation to validate completeness, accuracy, consistency, and customs clearance readiness prior to declaration submission.
• Review commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, air waybills, arrival notices, shipping instructions, certificates, permits, and other supporting trade documentation.
• Identify missing information, documentation discrepancies, data inconsistencies, and potential compliance issues, and coordinate with relevant stakeholders for timely resolution.
• Support day-to-day GTM Command Center / Control Tower operations, including document intake, workflow monitoring, status updates, exception handling, and operational follow-ups.
• Coordinate with clients, customs brokers, freight forwarders, 3PLs, and internal operational teams to obtain required information and documentation and facilitate customs clearance readiness.
• Monitor document readiness, outstanding actions, broker responses, workflow statuses, and operational KPIs, escalating overdue or unresolved matters where required.
• Maintain accurate workflow records, supporting documentation, system updates, and audit trails to ensure proper traceability and recordkeeping.
• Coordinate with trade compliance and classification specialists on tariff classification, customs requirements, regulatory queries, Free Trade Agreement (FTA) requirements, and other trade-related matters.
• Support tariff classification activities, where required, by reviewing product descriptions, specifications, technical information, and existing classification records and assisting with classification research and validation.
• Assist in maintaining HS/HTS classification data, product classification records, supporting rationale, and classification documentation in accordance with established procedures.
• Support the collection and review of information required for classification activities, including product composition, function, material, intended use, and technical specifications.
• Assist with new client, country, broker, and workflow implementations, including requirements gathering, data preparation, system setup support, user onboarding, testing, and operational readiness activities.
• Conduct workflow walkthroughs and support user training on established processes, SOPs, and digital trade solutions.
• Prepare and maintain operational dashboards, trackers, KPI reports, and management updates covering documentation accuracy, turnaround times, workflow performance, exceptions, and operational trends.
• Support the development and maintenance of SOPs, work instructions, process documentation, and country-specific requirements.
• Participate in process improvement and digital transformation initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency, compliance controls, and user experience.
• Support periodic operational reviews, data quality checks, and compliance monitoring activities as required.