Senior Analyst, Trade Operations Americas

QSC; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental coverage

Vision plans

401K

Commissions/incentive compensation

Job summary

QSC is seeking a Senior Analyst, Trade Operations Americas to lead regional trade compliance across the Americas. This role entails HTS classifications, origin determinations, and auditing to ensure compliant imports and exports.

You will maintain auditable CBP/BIS records and provide cross-functional guidance on regulatory requirements. The position requires deep regulatory knowledge and fluent English and Spanish, with a strong emphasis on documentation, audits, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Customs Compliance, Logistics, or related field preferred.
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) certification strongly preferred.
• Additional trade compliance certifications (e.g., export compliance, customs, or international trade) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Customs Classification, Country of Origin & Trade Determinations: Conduct and maintain HTSUS classifications, customs valuation reviews, country of origin determinations, substantial transformation analyses, and regulatory assessments supporting imports and exports throughout the Americas.
• FTA, TAA, Duty Drawback & Special Trade Programs: Administer and document Free Trade Agreements (including USMCA), Trade Agreements Act (TAA) eligibility analyses, duty drawback claims, and other special trade programs.
• Import Compliance, Reconciliation & Post-Entry Activities: Conduct import compliance reviews, support PSCs, reconciliation filings, prior disclosures, broker oversight activities, and customs entry validations.
• Audit, Risk Assessments & Internal Controls: Perform import/export compliance audits, internal control testing, risk assessments; identify gaps and develop corrective actions.
• Export Compliance & Regulatory Support: Support ECCN classifications, export licensing determinations, denied party screening, EAR compliance and BIS records.
• Process Improvement, Training & Stakeholder Support: Develop SOPs, training programs, and guidance for classification, valuation, origin, FTA, TAA, drawback, and export controls.

Skills

Trade compliance

Tariff classification

Customs valuation

Country of origin determinations

FTA & TAA analysis

Audit & controls

Regulatory research

English/Spanish bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/International Trade/Customs Compliance

Licensed Customs Broker (LCB)

Trade compliance certifications (export, customs) a plus

Job description

QSC is creating exceptional, people-centric experiences with the perfect balance of technology and creativity. Q-SYS, our innovative full stack audio, video and control platform, unifies data, devices and a cloud-first architecture, empowering organizations to deliver transformative AV experiences across built spaces. Building on the QSC legacy, QSC Audio delivers audio technology that empowers live entertainers and sound reinforcement professionals with the confidence to create and deliver memorable experiences for their audiences.

Atrius, Distech Controls and QSC are part of the Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS) business segment. Our mission is to make spaces smarter, safer and greener through our strategy of connecting the edge with the cloud using disruptive technologies that leverage data interoperability.

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals. Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com . #QSYS

Work location

• This position requires on-site presence in Corporate CA, HQ, following a hybrid work model.

Job Summary

The Senior Analyst, Trade Operations Americas serves as the regional technical trade compliance lead for customs and export compliance matters across the Americas. This role is responsible for conducting and documenting HTS classifications, country of origin determinations, customs valuation reviews, FTA qualification analyses, TAA eligibility assessments, export classifications, and internal compliance audits. The position develops and maintains CBP- and BIS-auditable records, supports regulatory inquiries and audits, and provides expert guidance to business stakeholders regarding trade compliance requirements. The role partners cross-functionally to ensure trade data accuracy, strengthen compliance controls, mitigate regulatory risk, and support compliant import and export operations. The successful candidate will possess deep technical expertise in customs and export regulations, strong analytical and audit skills, and the ability to prepare clear, defensible compliance documentation that supports regulatory requirements and business objectives.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Customs Classification, Country of Origin & Trade Determinations: Conduct and maintain HTSUS classifications, customs valuation reviews, country of origin determinations, substantial transformation analyses, and regulatory assessments supporting imports and exports throughout the Americas. Develop and maintain audit ready records and technical compliance memoranda supporting CBP requirements.
• FTA, TAA, Duty Drawback & Special Trade Programs: Administer and document Free Trade Agreements (including USMCA), Trade Agreements Act (TAA) eligibility analyses, duty drawback claims, and other special trade programs. Maintain qualification records, supplier certifications, and supporting documentation.
• Import Compliance, Reconciliation & Post-Entry Activities: Conduct import compliance reviews, support post-summary corrections (PSCs), reconciliation filings, prior disclosures, broker oversight activities, and customs entry validations to ensure compliance with CBP regulations and company policies.
• Audit, Risk Assessments & Internal Controls: Perform import and export compliance audits, import audits, internal control testing, and risk assessments. Identify compliance gaps, document findings, develop corrective action plans, and support CBP, BIS, and internal audit activities.
• Export Compliance & Regulatory Support: Support export compliance activities including ECCN classifications, export licensing determinations, denied party screening oversight, EAR compliance reviews, and maintenance of BIS-compliant records and audit documentation.
• Process Improvement, Training & Stakeholder Support: Develop and improve trade compliance procedures, SOPs, work instructions, compliance controls, and training programs. Provide technical guidance to cross-functional stakeholders regarding classification, valuation, origin, FTA, TAA, drawback, export controls, and customs compliance requirements.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Customs Compliance, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) certification strongly preferred.
• Additional trade compliance certifications (e.g., export compliance, customs, or international trade) are a plus.

Experience

• 7-10 years of progressive experience in trade compliance, customs compliance, import/export compliance, or global trade management.
• Experience supporting multinational operations, including import and export compliance programs.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying customs and trade regulations in a complex business environment.
• Exercises independent judgment in making technical trade compliance determinations, including tariff classification, country of origin, free trade agreement qualification, customs valuation, Trade Agreements Act (TAA) eligibility, and export compliance matters.
• Operates within established policies, regulatory requirements, and compliance frameworks.
• Escalates significant compliance risks, regulatory interpretations, disclosures, audit findings, and business-critical decisions to leadership as appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Fluent in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.
• Advanced knowledge of U.S. customs, trade compliance, and import/export regulations.
• Expertise in tariff classification, customs valuation, country of origin determinations, and free trade agreement qualification.
• Working knowledge of TAA, duty drawback, post-entry compliance processes, and export controls (EAR).
• Experience managing compliance programs, audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Strong analytical, research, documentation, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Familiarity with LATAM trade regulations and business practices.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and regulatory risk mitigation.

QSC. is owned by Acuity Inc., which is located in the United States. These companies share a global recruitment system on which the data you provide will be stored, and which will be subject to the laws of the United States of America.

The range for this position is $91,400.00 to $164,400.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on role.

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