Sr Trade Compliance Analyst
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Job summary
Banner Engineering, a leader in industrial automation, is seeking a Senior Trade Compliance Analyst to join our MN-based team. You will drive global trade classification, compliance programs, and risk mitigation while collaborating with engineering, sourcing, and logistics to ensure accurate data and smooth operations.
The role offers exposure to HTS/ECCN analysis, COO determinations, and international regulatory changes, with opportunities to lead process improvements and training across sites
Qualifications
- Minimum 7–10 years of experience in trade compliance, classification, and import/export operations, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong expertise in HTS classification, ECCN, COO determination, and U.S. import/export regulations.
- Knowledge of international customs laws, trade practices, and global regulatory frameworks.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret complex regulations and communicate requirements effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred), Microsoft Office, and data analytics/reporting tools such as QlikSense.
- Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform and lead HTS classification, ECCN analysis/validation, COO determinations, AD/CVD applicability reviews, and regulatory compliance activities.
- Analyze product data, BOM, technical documentation, and content-based requirements to ensure accurate classification and minimize duty exposure.
- Conduct FDA and Partner Government Agency (PGA) reviews and support import/export documentation accuracy.
- Support and coordinate global classification consistency across U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Poland operations.
- Serve as a technical resource for classification, COO, ECCN, import entry, broker process, and free trade agreement questions.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Sourcing, Logistics, Import, Brokerage, and other cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and documentation accuracy.
- Support continuous improvement, automation, reporting, and data integrity initiatives using Oracle, QlikSense, and related systems.
- Monitor tariff changes, trade remedies, duty implications, and evolving global trade regulations; identify risks and recommend mitigation actions.
- Support audits, disclosures, duty drawback, value reconciliation, free trade programs, and other trade compliance initiatives.
- Assist with training, knowledge sharing, SOP development, and process standardization across global trade compliance functions.
- Identify recurring compliance gaps, recommend corrective actions, and support implementation of sustainable solutions.
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Job description
For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of industrial automation. We offer products and solutions including award-winning sensors, wireless solutions, machine safety, indication and LED lighting. From Fortune 500 leaders to innovative startups, Banner's award-winning products and solutions are helping companies around the world increase efficiency, reduce costs, safeguard equipment, and protect personnel. Our commitment to innovation shows through a continuous, market-driven evolution of products and technology.With engineers employed in nearly every major department, engineering is in our DNA.
Banner is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do.
Banner Engineering is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits, including, but not limited to:
- 401(k) with match
- Student Loan 401(k) match program
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
- HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sales and Profit Sharing Eligibility
- Flexible work hours
- Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Pet Insurance
Base Pay Range: $74,470-105,000
The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
The Senior Trade Compliance Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring Banner Engineering’s compliance with global trade regulations. This position combines strong technical classification expertise with process improvement, risk mitigation, and global collaboration responsibilities. The role supports accurate trade data, efficient global operations, and continuous improvement initiatives while helping protect the company from trade-related risk and supporting international growth.
This position reports to the Global Trade Compliance Export Manager
According to the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), this position is classified as:
Exempt, based on the Professional Exemption
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working both individually and collaboratively, staying on top of tasks, and making a meaningful impact across teams and projects. Below are some key responsibilities of the role.
- Perform and lead HTS classification, ECCN analysis/validation, COO determinations, AD/CVD applicability reviews, and regulatory compliance activities.
- Analyze product data, bills of materials (BOM), technical documentation, and content-based requirements (aluminum, steel, copper certifications) to ensure accurate classification and minimize duty exposure.
- Conduct FDA and Partner Government Agency (PGA) reviews and support import/export documentation accuracy.
- Support and coordinate global classification consistency across U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Poland operations.
- Serve as a technical resource for classification, COO, ECCN, import entry, broker process, and free trade agreement questions.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Sourcing, Logistics, Import, Brokerage, and other cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and documentation accuracy.
- Support continuous improvement, automation, reporting, and data integrity initiatives using Oracle, QlikSense, and related systems.
- Monitor tariff changes, trade remedies, duty implications, and evolving global trade regulations; identify risks and recommend mitigation actions.
- Support audits, disclosures, duty drawback, value reconciliation, free trade programs, and other trade compliance initiatives.
- Assist with training, knowledge sharing, SOP development, and process standardization across global trade compliance functions.
- Identify recurring compliance gaps, recommend corrective actions, and support implementation of sustainable solutions.
To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.
- Minimum 7–10 years of experience in trade compliance, classification, and import/export operations, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong expertise in HTS classification, ECCN, COO determination, and U.S. import/export regulations.
- Knowledge of international customs laws, trade practices, and global regulatory frameworks.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret complex regulations and communicate requirements effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred), Microsoft Office, and data analytics/reporting tools such as QlikSense.
- Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
- Licensed Customs Broker, Certified Export Specialist (CES), or strong desire to attain professional certification.
- Experience supporting compliance automation, reporting enhancements, or system integration initiatives.
- Experience in global manufacturing or high-tech environments with complex product structures.
- This role may lead project teams or coordinate efforts across departments but does not have direct supervisory responsibility over other employees.
The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.
- Sit for up to 8 hours per day.
- Exposed to a computer screen for extended periods.
- May require repetitive motions such as utilize a computer mouse, keyboard, computer, and other standard office equipment.
- Communicate with others frequently.
- Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing environment and travel to other facilities when needed.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Corporate office environment – indoor and climate-controlled
- Frequent interaction with internal departments, cross-functional teams, or external partners, as well as employees across all levels of the organization.
- Exposure to moderate noise, moving mechanical parts, and temperature changes in production areas.
- PPE may be required in specific areas (e.g., safety glasses, hearing protection).
- Standard hours Monday through Friday.
- Exposure to various manufacturing, warehousing, or related industrial locations.
- A dynamic, remote-based office environment where innovation and teamwork thrive.
If you excel in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are looking for meaningful challenges and opportunities to grow, you’ll find a great fit here. Banner Engineering is a premier employer headquartered in MN, offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development as we rapidly grow in the Industrial Automation industry.
Banner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V
This job description reflects management’s assignment of key responsibilities;
it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
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