Compliance Analyst, Field Support Remote Position

Livingston International; Clayton (MO); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingston International is seeking a Trade Compliance Analyst in Clayton, MO to ensure accuracy and timeliness of customs transactions through post-entry activities, audits, and compliance support. The role collaborates with Operations and Compliance to identify risks and drive process improvements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in customs or trade compliance, strong analytical skills, and attention to detail. A Bachelor's degree is required; CCS or licensed broker status is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in customs brokerage, trade compliance, post-entry operations, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of import regulations and trade compliance principles.
• Experience handling post-summary corrections, protests, duty recovery, or regulatory reviews preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to identify risks and compliance concerns.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and audit customs entries to ensure compliance with regulations, client requirements, and internal procedures.
• Process post-entry corrections, amendments, refunds, protests, and regulatory filings within deadlines.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, compliance issues, regulatory errors, and duty assessments.
• Review commercial invoices, customs documents, client instructions, and supporting records for completeness.
• Support internal audits, QA reviews, and compliance monitoring activities.
• Identify recurring issues, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with special projects, process improvements, and system enhancements.
• Stay current on changing customs regulations, trade programs, tariff updates, and compliance requirements.

Skills

Customs brokerage

Trade compliance

Post-entry operations

Audits

Classification

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CCS or Licensed Custom Broker recommended

Job description

Trade Compliance Analyst

Join Livingston and grow your career in the constantly changing world of international trade.

Livingston is a market leader offering customs brokerage, international trade consulting, compliance and freight forwarding services around the world.

Livingston has over 3,000 employees at more than 90 key border crossings, sea ports, airports and other strategic locations in North America, Europe and Asia.

The Trade Compliance Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution of customs transactions through post-entry activities, regulatory corrections, audits, and operational support.

This role works closely with Operations, Compliance, and Post Entry to identify risks, resolve discrepancies, recover duties where applicable, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and audit customs entries to ensure compliance with customs regulations, client requirements, and internal procedures
• Process post-entry corrections, amendments, refunds, protests, and other regulatory filings within required deadlines.
• Investigate and resolve customs discrepancies, compliance issues, regulatory errors, and duty assessments.
• Review commercial invoices, customs documentation, client instructions, and supporting records for completeness and accuracy.
• Support internal audits, quality assurance reviews, and compliance monitoring activities.
• Identify recurring issues, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions to reduce risk and improve entry quality.
• Process post-entry corrections, amendments, refunds, protests, and other regulatory filings within required deadlines.
• Assist with special projects, process improvements, training initiatives, and system enhancements.
• Stay current on changing customs regulations, trade programs, tariff updates, and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in customs brokerage, trade compliance, post-entry operations, customs audits, classification, or a related import/export compliance role.
• Strong understanding of customs brokerage operations, import regulations, and trade compliance principles.
• Experience handling post-summary corrections, protests, prior disclosures, duty recovery activities, or regulatory compliance reviews preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks, trends, and compliance concerns.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills.

WORK EXPERIENCE – MINIMUM REQUIRED

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent
• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or Licensed Custom Broker recommended, or progress toward a recognized trade compliance certification.

Business Acumen and Straight Talk

Customer First Focus

Inclusion and Collaboration

At Livingston, we are committed to fostering a flexible, growth-oriented environment where you can thrive. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a transparent pay philosophy aligned with market data and job-related factors.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Livingston

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Livingston is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity, respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please advise when submitting your application.

Job Type: Full Time