International Trade Analyst

Atlas Copco Group Co.,Ltd; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4 weeks

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Onboarding program

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Atlas Copco seeks a Trade Compliance Analyst in South Charlotte, NC, for a hybrid role with two work-from-home days per week. You will support the Trade Compliance Manager by delivering analytical insights and ensuring compliant import/export activities across North and South America.

You will conduct audits, classify imports, update policies, train staff, and collaborate with IT (SAP S/4HANA, GTS) to enhance data governance and record keeping.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in trade compliance or related role.
• Strong understanding of customs regulations and HTS codes.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA, GTS, or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in internal trade audits and provide analysis to identify improvement opportunities.
• Perform tariff classification audits and train HTS engineers as needed.
• Monitor changes to US trade regulations and update internal policies accordingly.
• Assist in developing US Trade Compliance training content for CTBA entities in NASA region.
• Support compliance system administration, data governance, and cross‑functional IT projects.
• Ensure reconciliation procedures, post-entry compliance, and record keeping are followed.
• Audit forwarders & brokers to ensure SOP compliance.
• Create import/export compliance manuals and internal SOPs.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and present recommendations to leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement of the Trade Compliance program.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Learning agility

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Licensed Customs Broker preferred

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

GTS

Job description

Your role

As the Trade Compliance Analyst you will support the Trade Compliance Manager by delivering critical analytical insights, aiding in day-to-day trade operations within the Air Compressor Business Area, and ensuring accurate and compliant import/export activities that align with all customs regulations within North and South America. This position is located in South Charlotte (About 3-4 miles from Carowinds). This is a hybrid position with 2 work from home days per week.

You will

• Participate in internal trade audits of CTBA entities within the NASA region, review results, and provide analysis as needed to identify and suggest opportunities for improvement, minor, or major findings
• Perform tariff classification audits for new and existing imported parts of CTBA entities, and provide training to HTS engineers as needed
• Proactively monitor changes to US trade regulations that could impact business within the CTBA entities, provide guidance and help update internal policies and procedures as needed
• Assist in developing and delivering US Trade Compliance training content to all CTBA entities within the NASA region
• Assist with compliance system administration, data governance, and process enhancements with IT and cross-functional teams (SAP Act!, ACDC, GEMs, GTS, etc.)
• Ensure organization is trained and adherent to reconciliation procedures, post-entry compliance task, and record keeping
• Conduct audits of forwarders & brokers to ensure compliance with established SOPs created with the entities of CTBA
• Support in the creation of import/export compliance manuals, and internal/external compliance SOPs
• Identify, through analysis, potential costs saving opportunities and make recommendations to leadership
• Bring forward ideas and execute projects for continuous improvement of the Trade Compliance program
• Align with other business areas and share best practices
• Support in the completion of CF28 request from CBP, and any other request for information

Education

A completed bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

• Licensed Customs Broker preferred

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in trade compliance or related role

Strong understanding of customs regulations and HTS codes preferred

• Hands-on knowledge and interest in PC applications, MS-office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience with SAP S/4 Hana, GTS, or other similar systems used in trade compliance management preferred
• Experience of international transportation preferred
• Experience of Mexican & Canadian custom regulations preferred

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication will be required to influence stakeholders and deliver positive change
• Strong logical and analytical thinking will be needed to solve complex problems
• Ability to quickly learn new proocesses and systems & develop and implement improvement opportunities

In return, we offer

• Excellent paid time off (4 weeks!)
• Paid Holidays
• Health insurance/ Dental insurance/ Vision insurance (Insurance begins the first of the month after you start)
• Life & Disability insurance paid for by Atlas Copco
• Generous 401 (k) retirement plan
• You will experience an onboarding program, including guidance by a personal buddy.
• Our learning culture supports you on your journey: benefit from our individual learning opportunities (LinkedInLearning e.g.), our feedback culture, and the internal job portal.
• Salary based on knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional technical training provided for the most qualified candidate.

Atlas Copco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or status within any other group that is protected by anti-discrimination law

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Job location

Hybrid

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our South Charlotte location.

Contact information

Talent Acquisition Team: Chelsea Yates

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