Import & Export Analyst III - North America

Nidec Global Appliance; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Global Appliance seeks an experienced trade compliance leader to drive end-to-end foreign trade operations across the US, Mexico, and Canada, owning regional governance and a GTM system rollout.

You will optimize HTS classifications, leverage USMCA and other FTAs, manage brokers, ensure audits readiness, and lead the PMO for ERP integration with SAP/Oracle/AX. This role requires cross-functional collaboration and bilingual proficiency.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in international trade compliance and logistics across North America.
• Deep expertise in USMCA rules of origin, customs valuation, tariff classification, and multi-country regimes.
• Proven track record leading GTM or ERP software implementations.
• Language proficiency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Law, or related field; Licensed Customs Broker preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct foreign trade operations and customs compliance across US, Mexico, and Canada.
• Optimize HTS classifications and USMCA/T-MEC utilization with global trade agreements.
• Audit and manage regional brokers, forwarders, and logistics service providers; monitor SLAs and transport metrics.
• Maintain regional security programs (C-TPAT, OEA, PIP) and lead audits for readiness.
• Lead PMO for enterprise GTM system rollout integrated with SAP, Oracle, or AX.

Skills

Trade compliance

Logistics management

GTM rollout

PMO leadership

English & Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

Licensed Customs Broker

Tools

SAP

Oracle

AX

Job description

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.

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 and agentes 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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