Global Trade Compliance Analyst

Livingston International; Minneota (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingston is seeking a Trade Compliance Analyst to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution of customs transactions through post-entry activities, regulatory corrections, audits, and operational support. This role collaborates with Operations, Compliance, and Post Entry to identify risks, resolve discrepancies, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The candidate will review entries, analyze tariff classification and PGA requirements, and assist with corrections and

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.
• Knowledge of tariff classification, valuation, country of origin, free trade agreements, and PGA requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks, trends, and compliance concerns.
• Ability to research regulations, interpret requirements, and recommend appropriate actions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings and recommendations clearly.
• 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 customs regulations, client requirements, and internal procedures.
• Process post-entry corrections, amendments, refunds, protests, and other regulatory filings within required deadlines.
• Analyze tariff classification, customs valuation, country of origin, free trade agreement eligibility, and PGA requirements.
• 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.
• Communicate internal teams to obtain information, resolve issues, and provide status updates.
• Identify recurring issues, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions to reduce risk and improve entry quality.
• Assist with special projects, process improvements, training initiatives, and system enhancements.
• Stay current on changing customs regulations, trade programs, tariff updates, and compliance requirements.

Skills

Customs brokerage

Trade compliance

Post-entry operations

Customs audits

Tariff classification

Valuation

Country of origin

Free trade agreements

PGA requirements

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High School/GED or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Livingston is seeking a Trade Compliance Analyst to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution of customs transactions through post-entry activities, regulatory corrections, audits, and operational support. This role collaborates with Operations, Compliance, and Post Entry to identify risks, resolve discrepancies, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The candidate will review entries, analyze tariff classification and PGA requirements, and assist with corrections and