Senior Trade Compliance Analyst

Growth For Impact; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JBT Marel is seeking an experienced Trade Compliance Specialist to lead HS/HTS classifications, ECCN determinations, and export controls across equipment, parts, and software.

You will develop and optimize import/export processes, create Power BI dashboards for compliance KPIs, and partner with brokers to ensure governance and timely regulatory actions. This role supports audits and reports directly to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a corporate global trade compliance organization.
• Experience in international trade, customs compliance, and supply chain analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% as needed.
• Able to work from the nearest JBT Marel U.S. facility.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Preferred Master’s degree in International Trade or related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform and maintain HS/HTS classifications and support ECCN determinations for equipment, spare parts, components, electronics, software, and related technologies.
• Review and validate broker filings, customs documentation, customs values, country of origin declarations, and trade remedy applicability.
• Design, document, and continuously improve import/export processes, controls, SOPs, and governance procedures.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, compliance analytics, and exception reporting to monitor trade compliance KPIs, identify risks, and drive data‑driven decisions.
• Partner with customs brokers to ensure regulatory compliance, broker instructions, service level expectations, and SOP adherence.
• Lead trade compliance projects, system enhancements, and automation initiatives.
• Coordinate with logistics providers, customs brokers, procurement, engineering, and manufacturing teams to standardize global processes.
• Support internal and external audits and conduct periodic reviews of trade compliance controls and records.
• Monitor regulatory changes and present risk assessments and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Procurement, and other cross‑functional teams to resolve trade and customs‑related issues.
• Drive process improvements and implement best practices to enhance compliance, efficiency, and operational performance.
• Provide detailed analysis, insights, and recommendations to support strategic decision‑making.
• Prepare and present findings, compliance resolutions, and improvement recommendations to management and key stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Reporting skills

Travel readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in International Trade or related field

Tools

Power BI

Job description

ROLE

• Perform and maintain HS/HTS classifications and support ECCN determinations for equipment, spare parts, components, electronics, software, and related technologies.
• Review and validate broker filings, customs documentation, customs values, country of origin declarations, and trade remedy applicability.
• Design, document, and continuously improve import/export processes, controls, SOPs, and governance procedures.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, compliance analytics, and exception reporting to monitor trade compliance KPIs, identify risks, and drive data‑driven decisions.
• Partner with customs brokers to ensure regulatory compliance, broker instructions, service level expectations, and SOP adherence.
• Lead trade compliance projects, system enhancements, and automation initiatives.
• Coordinate with logistics providers, customs brokers, procurement, engineering, and manufacturing teams to standardize global processes.
• Support internal and external audits and conduct periodic reviews of trade compliance controls and records.
• Monitor regulatory changes and present risk assessments and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Procurement, and other cross‑functional teams to resolve trade and customs‑related issues.
• Drive process improvements and implement best practices to enhance compliance, efficiency, and operational performance.
• Provide detailed analysis, insights, and recommendations to support strategic decision‑making.
• Prepare and present findings, compliance resolutions, and improvement recommendations to management and key stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a corporate global trade compliance organization.
• Experience in international trade, customs compliance, and corporate supply chain analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and reporting skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as business needs require.
• Ability to work from the nearest JBT Marel U.S. facility when required.
• Must reside within 100 miles of Cleveland, OH; Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; Tampa, FL; Raleigh, NC; Richmond, VA; Albany, NY; Little Rock, AR; or Kansas City, KS.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in International Trade or related field.
• Preferred: Experience with export controls, sanctions compliance, customs audits, and trade compliance programs.
• Preferred: Knowledge of free trade agreements and customs valuation principles.

BENEFITS

• Medical insurance starting day 1.
• Dental insurance starting day 1.
• Life insurance starting day 1.
• Short‑term disability starting day 1.
• Long‑term disability starting day 1.
• Family leave starting day 1.
• Vision coverage starting day 1.