Trade and Customs Analyst

Molex; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Molex is seeking an Analyst for Trade and Customs Operations in Bolingbrook, IL. This role maintains compliance with trade regulations and manages import/export activities, collaborating with Customs brokers and internal stakeholders.

Successful candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in trade compliance, with a focus on HTS classification, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office. Salary expectations are between $85,000 and $95,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of trade compliance experience with multinational companies.
• Experience in HTS, Schedule B and ECCN classification, COO, Valuation, Incoterms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word.

Responsibilities

• Advise Customs brokers and collaborate with logistics for compliant daily processing.
• Monitor post-entry import audit processing and resolve Customs notifications.
• Support various trade compliance projects and provide training to stakeholders.

Skills

Trade compliance experience

Customs broker management

Experience in HTS classification

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of trade compliance

Tools

SAP-GTS

SAP-ECC

Job description

Your Job

Molex LLC is seeking an Analyst for Trade and Customs Operations for our Bolingbrook, IL location. This position interacts regularly with internal and external individuals at many levels of the organization. Individuals in this role will maintain compliance with all applicable AME trade regulations and laws and ensure compliance in day-to-day import/export activities.

What You Will Do

• Serve as a Trades and Customs Operations stakeholder for Molex Imports and exports by advising Customs brokers and consulting with transportation and logistics providers to resolve queries and ensure compliant daily processing
• Review products as requested and provide Customs brokers with timely import clearance instructions related to HTS classification, COO, PGA applicability (primarily FDA), ADD/CVD, Section 301 and 232 applicability, etc
• Collaborate with Customs brokers proactively on process improvement opportunities and KPIs
• Monitor post‑entry import audit processing performed by Molex Center of Excellence and assist with resolution of Customs broker entry update requests. Support review and resolution of post‑entry Customs notifications (CF‑28, CF‑28, Liquidated Damages notices)
• Maintain compliance with all AME trade regulations and laws and ensure compliance in day‑to‑day import/export activities
• Collaborate and provide guidance to Molex internal stakeholders regarding Customs transactional import requirements and troubleshoot ad‑hoc Trade and Customs issues to support both internal and external customers
• Interact regularly with multifunctional groups in distribution, legal, external service providers, management, procurement, engineering, transfer teams, and others to provide Trade and Customs viewpoint and operational objectives
• Support various trade compliance projects, developing dashboards, metrics, reports, and other initiatives. Provide training to key stakeholders when required
• Collaborate on the implementation, update, and monitoring of Trade and Customs policies, SOPs, and guidelines
• Support various Trade and Customs projects including developing internal dashboards, metrics reporting, as well as assist with compilation of import and export documentation and reports for multiple duty drawback programs and annual reconciliation filing
• Proficiently work with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word
• Travel up to 20%

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of trade compliance experience with multinational companies
• Customs broker management experience
• Experience in HTS, Schedule B and ECCN classification, COO, Valuation, Incoterms and Free Trade Agreement validation, determining ADD/CVD and PGA applicability

What Will Put You Ahead

• Proficiency with SAP‑GTS and SAP‑ECC
• Experience in Drawback, Import and Export processes, License determination, FTZ operations, and Reconciliation
• Professional Trade and Customs certifications

Compensation

For this role, we anticipate paying $85,000- $95,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Visa Sponsorship

This position does not qualify for VISA sponsorship.

Export Control Compliance

In order to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, this position requires applicants to either provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or be eligible to receive an export authorization (a license) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength – focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.