Senior Cross-Border Trade & Compliance Analyst

Vertiv; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv seeks an experienced Senior Broker Analyst to optimize customs brokerage, trade compliance, and cross-border logistics across US-Mexico operations. The role manages brokers, ensures USMCA and Mexican regulations compliance, and drives improvements in import/export processes.

The candidate will handle supplier certifications, origin qualification reviews, and audit-ready documentation while analyzing broker performance and developing KPIs. Strong Excel, ERP, and data tools are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in customs brokerage, trade compliance, cross-border logistics, or import/export operations.
• Strong knowledge of U.S./Mexico trade compliance, including USMCA Rules of Origin, tariff classification, country of origin, and import/export documentation.
• Experience administering USMCA qualification programs, supplier certifications, and duty recovery initiatives.
• Knowledge of Mexican customs processes, IMMEX, and cross-border regulations.
• Experience with brokers, freight forwarders, and cross-border transportation providers.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP, trade management, or reporting systems.
• Strong analytical, auditing, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Must read/write/speak fluent English.
• Experience with data analysis tools (SQL, Power BI, Tableau) preferred.
• Understanding of domestic and international transportation modes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, and internal stakeholders for US-Mexico movement.
• Administer USMCA compliance programs, supplier certification validation, and origin qualification reviews.
• Review and monitor customs entries for accuracy including HTS, origin, valuation, and documentation.
• Identify and implement duty savings and recovery opportunities (USMCA, duty drawback).
• Support Mexican customs requirements, IMMEX considerations, and cross-border transport rules.
• Analyze broker performance and develop KPIs for clearance, accuracy, compliance, and transit times.
• Partner with Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Finance on sourcing changes and trade impacts.
• Support customs audits, regulatory inquiries, and corrective actions.
• Develop reporting/analytics on import/export activity, spend, and compliance metrics.
• Stay current with USMCA, CBP, SAT/ANAM, tariffs, and best practices.

Skills

Trade compliance

USMCA knowledge

Analytical skills

Auditing

Cross-border logistics

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, Trade Compliance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

ERP

Job description

Vertiv seeks an experienced Senior Broker Analyst to optimize customs brokerage, trade compliance, and cross-border logistics across US-Mexico operations. The role manages brokers, ensures USMCA and Mexican regulations compliance, and drives improvements in import/export processes.

The candidate will handle supplier certifications, origin qualification reviews, and audit-ready documentation while analyzing broker performance and developing KPIs. Strong Excel, ERP, and data tools are required.