Global Trade & Compliance Analyst

Sterling Engineering; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking an experienced Import/Export Analyst to support international trade, customs compliance, logistics, and freight operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities include managing import activities with brokers and U.S.

Customs, coordinating international and domestic shipments, and maintaining regulatory documentation. The role demands 9+ years in import/export and strong attention to compliance and data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 9+ years of import/export, logistics, or trade compliance experience.
• Experience with U.S. Customs and freight forwarders a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage import activities with brokers and U.S. Customs.
• Coordinate international and domestic shipments; prepare freight quotes.
• Review shipping documentation for trade compliance and resolve risks.
• Audit invoices and resolve discrepancies with carriers and payment teams.
• Maintain regulatory documentation (COO, FDA, FCC, etc.)

Skills

U.S. Customs regulations

HTS classification

International shipping docs

Freight forwarders coordination

Logistics operations

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Sterling Engineering in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking an experienced Import/Export Analyst to support international trade, customs compliance, logistics, and freight operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities include managing import activities with brokers and U.S.

Customs, coordinating international and domestic shipments, and maintaining regulatory documentation. The role demands 9+ years in import/export and strong attention to compliance and data accuracy.