Import / Export Analyst III

Nidec Motor Corporation; Suwanee (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Motor Corporation seeks an experienced Import & Export Analyst III - North America to oversee end-to-end foreign trade operations across the US, Mexico, and Canada. The role requires leading regional governance, optimizing duty savings, and guiding the GTM/ERP system rollout.

The position is based in Suwanee, GA with a hybrid work arrangement (4 days on-site / 1 day remote) and requires strong language skills in English and Spanish, along with a track record in GTM/ERP implementations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of international trade compliance and logistics experience in North America.
• Strong USMCA rules of origin, valuation, tariff classification knowledge.
• Experience leading GTM or ERP software implementations.

Responsibilities

• Direct foreign trade operations and customs compliance across US, Mexico, and Canada.
• Optimize HTS classifications and USMCA/T-MEC utilization to minimize duty exposure.
• Audit and manage regional customs brokers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers.
• Lead security programs (C-TPAT, OEA, PIP) and audit readiness activities.
• PMO lead for GTM system rollout integrated with SAP/Oracle/AX.

Skills

International trade compliance

Logistics management

ERP implementations

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Law, or related field

Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

AX

Job description

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.

All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced trade compliance leader to drive end-to-end foreign trade operations across the US, Mexico, and Canada. In this role, you will own regional trade governance, leverage USMCA and global FTAs for duty savings, optimize multimodal supply chain networks, and lead the PMO for our enterprise Global Trade Management (GTM) system rollout.

Job Description

Job Title: Import & Export Analyst III - North America
Location: Suwanee, GA (Hybrid: 4 days on-site / 1 day remote)

Key Responsibilities

• Trilateral Trade Governance: Direct foreign trade operations and customs compliance across US (CBP), Mexico (SAT/ANAM), and Canada (CBSA). Ensure strict adherence to partner agencies (FDA, EPA, DOT, NOMs, CARM).
• Strategic Duty Savings: Optimize HTS classifications and maximize USMCA/T-MEC utilization alongside global trade agreements (CPTPP, EU-Mexico) to minimize financial exposure.
• Logistics & Broker Management: Audit and manage regional customs brokers, freight forwarders, and logistics service providers. Enforce SLAs and drive key transport metrics (OTD, load saturation).
• Supply Chain Security & Audits: Maintain regional security programs (C-TPAT, OEA, PIP). Lead post-summary corrections,rectificaciones, and audit readiness to eliminate fiscal risk.
• GTM Digital Transformation: Serve as PMO Lead for the implementation of an enterprise Global Trade Management (GTM) system integrated with ERPs (SAP, Oracle, or AX).

Qualifications & Key Competencies

• 7+ years of progressive experience in international trade compliance and logistics across North America.
• Deep expertise in USMCA rules of origin, customs valuation, tariff classification, and multi-country customs regimes.
• Proven track record leading GTM or ERP software implementations.
• Language Skill: Professional proficiency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred (due to daily coordination with Mexican entities andagentes aduanales).
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Law, or a related field; Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) preferred.

Additional Job Details

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