Global Trade Compliance Lead: Export & Customs

Elkay; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

STD

LTD

AD&D

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

HSA

Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Educational Reimbursement

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, based in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a Global Trade Compliance Analyst to ensure adherence to international and domestic trade regulations across US, Canada and Middle East/EMEA. You will lead export controls, AES, ECCN classifications, and training while partnering with logistics and engineering teams to maintain compliant, accurate declarations.

The role emphasizes building scalable compliance programs, cross-functional communication, and training initiatives

Qualifications

• Excellent leadership skills to create a culture of compliance throughout functions, levels and platforms in the organization.
• Excellent verbal / written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• BS or BA degree (or equivalent work experience).
• At least 3 years experience in international trade/shipping.
• Microsoft Office skills required with strong Excel and database skills preferred.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Creation of Export Documentation.
• Lead Export Compliance Program and Policies.
• Support export operations at the business and distribution centers.
• Work closely with business units, and other Trade Compliance team members to manage export compliance activities in multiple jurisdictions; ensure compliance with U.S., Canadian, EMEA Government Regulations.
• Serve as internal resource and provide guidance to business units on Export Duties, Valuation, Classification, Country of Origin, Drawback, AES, clearance operations and other topics.
• Partner with Logistics to facilitate appropriate compliance, vendor selection and vendor management when using couriers or other shared vendors.
• Monitor export, customs, and other relevant regulations, determine impact, create necessary compliance programs, advise affected business units regarding implications and requirements.
• Create and conduct appropriate training.
• Communicate export compliance policies and procedures to business units.
• Develop other policies and procedures as needed to support export compliance.
• Develop internal controls and audit processes for compliance as well as conduct audits.
• Work closely with engineers to determine export classification (ECCN) of products and parts.
• Assist with Trade Compliance IT logic as needed.
• Work on cross functional projects with other stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Prioritization

Decision-making

Cross-functional teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

BS or BA degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Database skills

Job description

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, based in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a Global Trade Compliance Analyst to ensure adherence to international and domestic trade regulations across US, Canada and Middle East/EMEA. You will lead export controls, AES, ECCN classifications, and training while partnering with logistics and engineering teams to maintain compliant, accurate declarations.

The role emphasizes building scalable compliance programs, cross-functional communication, and training initiatives