Global Trade & Freight Compliance Analyst

BorgWarner; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical Coverage

Onsite Health Clinic

Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability

401k with matching

Paid holidays & vacation Day 1

Job summary

BorgWarner seeks a Trade Compliance & Logistics Analyst to manage domestic and international freight operations, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency. You will partner with PC&L, Engineering, Finance, Sales, Purchasing, and external freight forwarders to optimize shipments, track duties, and support regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include HTS classification, C-TPAT and USMCA activities, documentation accuracy, and cost-reduction initiatives across global freight processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Logistics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in international trade operations, customs, or supply chain compliance role.
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) preferred.
• Experience working with global team, Freight forwarder and 4PL (4th party provider).
• Ability to travel 5-10%.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HTS classification support for new programs and items outside the normal scope in partnership with Global Trade Solution Provider.
• Support C-TPAT compliance activities and related documentation.
• Coordinate USMCA data, certificate distribution, and customer requirements with Global Trade Solution Provider.
• Maintain accurate records of all inventory movements into and out of the zone in full compliance with CBP requirements.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) by governing documentation for all inbound and outbound zone transfers.
• Manage country-of-origin declarations and foreign trade correspondence.
• Support U.S. Customs ACH audit reviews, including coding validation and correction of invalid Importer of Record assignments.
• Review shipping documents, including bills of lading, commercial invoices, and customs paperwork, for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain organized customs documentation and support audits of supplier and broker records.
• Escalate identified compliance concerns to management in a timely manner.
• Provide daily inbound and outbound freight support to maintain uninterrupted material and product flow.
• Recommend lanes, service levels, carriers, and consolidation opportunities that support operational and cost objectives.
• Provide freight-cost estimates for new supply chains in collaboration with international freight forwarders.
• Coordinate customs requirements, shipping documentation, freight transfers, and logistics setup for new products.
• Administer premium-freight logs and participate in escalation calls with freight forwarders.
• Research and resolve lost, delayed, or otherwise disrupted shipments.
• Support carrier pricing discussions and cost-saving opportunities.
• Work with the transportation team and 4PL provider to resolve freight-management issues.
• Analyze international freight costs, service levels, and rates to reduce total acquisition cost.
• Review and process freight invoices through U.S. Bank systems, including non-compliance review, approval, and dispute resolution.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports for Finance, including GL account assignments, P&L input review, duties, freight costs, and audit findings.
• Partner with Accounting to establish freight budgets and review monthly invoice accuracy.
• Manage freight claims and track duties paid, including support for customer recovery submissions.
• Track and report premium-freight costs in accordance with IATF 16949 requirements.

Skills

HTS classification

USMCA

C-TPAT

data analysis

attention to detail

communication

multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

BorgWarner seeks a Trade Compliance & Logistics Analyst to manage domestic and international freight operations, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency. You will partner with PC&L, Engineering, Finance, Sales, Purchasing, and external freight forwarders to optimize shipments, track duties, and support regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include HTS classification, C-TPAT and USMCA activities, documentation accuracy, and cost-reduction initiatives across global freight processes.