Trade Compliance Analyst

WEG Electric Corp; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp. is seeking a Trade Compliance Analyst – Imports to support import compliance across WEG, Marathon Electric, Electric Machinery, and WEG Transformers. The role emphasizes execution, documentation, broker coordination, and regulatory reporting to CBP and other authorities.

The position addresses increasing regulatory demands, tariffs, and reporting requirements, delivering precise adherence to import processes at scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in a related field.
• 2–4 years of import compliance, customs operations, or global trade experience.
• Working knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations and import documentation requirements.
• Experience working with customs brokers and third-party trade compliance platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume administrative work accurately.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day import compliance activities in accordance with U.S. regulations and CBP requirements.
• Monitor bonded warehouse entries and exits initiated by Project Management and Operations teams.
• Coordinate with customs brokers to resolve entry issues and documentation requests.
• Review and validate import documentation for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with data validation, downstream auditing, and broker reporting requirements.
• Identify discrepancies and escalate potential compliance risks to the Lead Trade Compliance Analyst – Imports.
• Support Duty Drawback documentation and responses to USMCA certificate requests.
• Maintain auditable records and assist with audits of import compliance and customs activity.

Skills

Attention to detail

High-volume admin work

Coordination skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain / Logistics / International Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Document management systems

Job description

Career Opportunities with WEG Electric Corp

Careers At WEG Electric Corp

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

The Trade Compliance Analyst – Imports is responsible for supporting the company’s import compliance obligations across multiple U.S. manufacturing and distribution entities, including WEG, Marathon Electric, Electric Machinery, and WEG Transformers. This role focuses on import execution, documentation, broker coordination, and regulatory reporting required to maintain compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other applicable regulatory bodies.

The position plays a critical role in managing increased administrative and audit demands driven by evolving trade regulations, expanded tariff programs, and heightened customs reporting requirements. The role is execution-oriented, detail-driven, and essential to sustaining compliant import operations at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Import Compliance & Customs Operations

• Support day-to-day import compliance activities in accordance with U.S. Customs regulations, CBP requirements, and internal compliance policies
• Monitor bonded warehouse entries and exits initiated by Project Management and Operations teams
• Coordinate with customs brokers to resolve entry issues, documentation requests, and post-entry corrections
• Review and validate import documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance
• Support compliance activities related to Section 232 tariffs, IEEPA tariffs, and other trade remedy measures
• Assist with data validation, downstream auditing, and broker reporting requirements associated with enhanced CBP scrutiny
• Identify discrepancies and elevate potential compliance risks to the Lead Trade Compliance Analyst – Imports

Duty Drawback & Free Trade Agreements

• Compile and provide required documentation to support the Duty Drawback program
• Respond to USMCA and other Free Trade Agreement certificate requests from internal stakeholders, customers, and platforms
• Maintain supporting records to ensure audit readiness and traceability

Documentation, Controls & Audit Support

• Maintain organized and auditable compliance records in accordance with company retention policies
• Support internal and external audits related to import compliance and customs activity
• Assist with continuous improvement of trade compliance processes, templates, and controls

Product & Regulatory Declarations

• Support responses to customer and platform-driven compliance requests, including but not limited to:
  • Conflict Minerals
  • RoHS
  • REACH
  • PFAS
  • California Proposition 65
  • Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
  • EMRT and related disclosures
• Manage submissions through the Assent platform and direct customer inquiries in coordination with Trade Compliance leadership

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Logistics, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in import compliance, customs operations, or global trade within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Working knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations and import documentation requirements
• Experience working with customs brokers and third-party trade compliance platforms
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume administrative work accurately
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and document management systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS)
• Experience supporting bonded warehouse activity and Duty Drawback programs
• Familiarity with Section 232, IEEPA, and other trade remedy measures
• Experience responding to regulatory product declarations and customer compliance requests
• Exposure to Assent or similar compliance platforms
• Manufacturing or multi-entity corporate environment experience
• Compliance mindset with strong risk awareness
• Detail-oriented and process-driven
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong coordination skills across Operations, Project Management, Finance, and external partners

About WEG Electric Corp.

WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net

We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package.

Must be authorized to work in the United States. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.