Senior Trade Compliance Analyst

Swagelok; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards benefits

Job summary

Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, Solon, is seeking a Senior Trade Compliance Analyst to apply international trade and customs compliance expertise across global supply chain operations. The role focuses on risk assessment, policy implementation, and collaboration with U.S. Customs authorities and distribution partners.

You will analyze large datasets, build insightful visuals in Excel or Power BI, and lead audits, training, and continuous improvement initiatives to safeguard regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or logistics.
• 7+ years of relevant work experience in supply chain, logistics, analytics, auditing or compliance.
• Ability to interpret trade regulations and apply them to global operations.
• Proficiency with Excel and Power BI for data analysis and visualization.

Responsibilities

• Research, interpret, and apply U.S. and international trade regulations to ensure compliance.
• Manage import compliance programs, tariff classifications, origin determinations, and FTAs.
• Lead trade compliance audits, assess risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, engineering, and logistics to support decisions.
• Analyze ERP data to identify trends and provide actionable recommendations.
• Develop and deliver trade compliance training and guidance.
• Oversee export licenses with BIS and coordinate with distributors and counsel.
• Monitor regulatory changes and support global distribution and cost analyses.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Data storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Shift: 1st shift

City: Solon

Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, USA

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between.That same dedication spans to our customers.

Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you’ll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development.

We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.

Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.

We hope you’ll consider joining our team.

Position Summary:

The Senior Trade Compliance Analyst leverages expertise in international trade, customs compliance, and global supply chain operations to ensure Swagelok’s adherence to import and export regulations. This role requires deep knowledge of customs laws, free trade agreements, tariff clarifications and export controls to assess risk, drive compliance and implement policy and process improvements. The analyst will also serve as key collaborator with U.S. Customs authorities, international business stakeholders and global distribution partners.

This role will require proficiency in creating and analyzing large datasets and creating insightful visualizations using tools like Excel or Power BI to inform decision-making in this space.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Research, interpret, and apply U.S. and international trade regulations to ensure compliance with import and export requirements.
• Manage import compliance programs, including tariff classifications, customs valuation, country of origin determinations, product marking requirements, and free trade agreement qualifications. Develop, implement, and maintain trade compliance policies, procedures, controls, and recordkeeping practices to support regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
• Lead trade compliance audits and assessments, evaluate compliance risks, and provide recommendations, corrective actions, and status updates to management.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on customs regulations, partnering with legal, finance, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and commercial teams to support business decisions and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze trade, customs, logistics, and ERP data to identify trends, assess risk, support strategic initiatives, and provide actionable business recommendations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to global trade compliance, supply chain optimization, landed cost analysis, acquisitions, new product introductions, distributor expansion, and other strategic business projects.
• Develop and deliver trade compliance training and guidance to employees, distributors, and global business partners to promote awareness and compliance with global trade regulations.
• Identifiy and address import/export compliance issues as they arise in Swagelok operations. Works and escalates as necessary with all Swagelok stakeholders to resolve import/export compliance issues to safeguard company compliance.
• Manages Swagelok’s export licenses with BIS, including but not limited to: application processing, deemed export management, communication with distributor personnel, product classification requests, order reviews, BIS license inquiries and BIS audits. Works with managed legal counsel, in-house counsel as needed to confirm interpretations, legal requirements, and proposed business decisions.
• Works with Finance to ensure proper payment to Customs authorities, import tax reporting and audit findings are properly reported and acted upon.
• Able to independently gather, extract and interpret trade related data from various sources and complete complex ad hoc analyses. Initiates further analysis and recommendations to the business based on findings.
• Actively monitorsthe changing regulatory environment of international trade and customs regulations of the U.S. and other countries Swagelok conducts business in evaluating business impacts and recommending solutions.
• Support logistics and supply chain operations by resolving customs clearance and transportation issues and collaborating with brokers, carriers, distributors, and government agencies.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Required: Bachelor’s degree (preferably in business, supply chain or logistics) and 7+ years of relevant work experience. Relevant work experience includes supply chain, logistics, analytics, auditing and compliance.

Demonstrates the initiative to build knowledge, organizational and business awarenessAbility to multi-task, work in teams and use multiple systems and processes to handle changing requirements.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of theories, practices, and procedures related to logistics/supply chain management and international trade.
• Solid understanding of costs and services associated with international logistics and compliance.
• Advanced proficiency in analytical tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, Power BI
• Ability to translate data and insights into clear and compelling narratives that inform decision-making. Learning agility; adjusts plans based on new information.
• Good problem solving, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Good communication skills for interaction with external legal counsel, suppliers, third party software providers, and various government agencies on Customs issues.
• Solid understanding of U.S. customs and import regulations, product classification and international trade compliance principles.

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Working conditions associated with normal office environment.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g., computer, telephone, copier, printer, etc.).
• Ability to effectively communicate in both small and large groups and settings.
• Ability to traverse between multiple locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania as needed.
• Occasional domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.

Congratulations on taking the first step to B e Connected. B e Valued. B e You.

Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, pregnancy-related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

_Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and Ohio state law._

_This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason._