Global Freight & Tariff Analyst: Cost & Compliance

Ziehl-Abegg-2; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Health, Dental and Vision options

Life Insurance and Disability coverage

401(k) match

20 PTO days per year

11 holidays per year with floating day

Career advancement and training

Job summary

ZIEHL-ABEGG, a world-leading fan and motor manufacturer, seeks a Freight & Tariff Analyst to manage and optimize freight costs across domestic and international supply chains. You will handle tariff classifications, customs compliance, and landed cost calculations while coordinating with logistics, procurement, and finance teams.

A Bachelor's in finance or related field and 3–5 years of relevant experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 3–5 years of freight analysis or import/export experience.
• Strong knowledge of Incoterms and tariff regulations.
• Experience with HTS codes and duty drawback preferred.
• Proficient in Excel; Power BI and SAP experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and approve freight, duty, tariff invoices and discrepancies.
• Administer import/export documentation per regulations.
• Coordinate shipments with brokers, carriers, and forwarders.
• Analyze freight costs and landed costs to identify savings.
• Maintain tariff classifications (HTS) and monitor regulatory changes.
• Audit freight charges and customs entries for accuracy.
• Develop reports, KPIs, budgets, and forecasts for freight costs.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Logistics, and Finance to control costs.
• Implement process improvements in freight management and compliance.
• Support month-end close and regulatory reviews.
• Continuously evaluate processes to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Freight analysis

Import/export operations

Customs compliance

HTS classifications

Landed cost calculations

Tariff schedules

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Job description

ZIEHL-ABEGG, a world-leading fan and motor manufacturer, seeks a Freight & Tariff Analyst to manage and optimize freight costs across domestic and international supply chains. You will handle tariff classifications, customs compliance, and landed cost calculations while coordinating with logistics, procurement, and finance teams.

A Bachelor's in finance or related field and 3–5 years of relevant experience are expected.