Trade Compliance Analyst

Record; Lake Forest (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

12 paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Flexible spending account

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY is seeking a Trade Compliance Analyst to support import compliance programs, classify products, determine country of origin, and oversee entry review and audit readiness. The candidate will work with Customs Brokers, internal partners, and Trade Compliance leadership to ensure data integrity and regulatory adherence.

The role requires 5+ years in import trade compliance, strong knowledge of HTS/COO, and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in import trade compliance, customs operations, or trade compliance analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations, tariffs, valuation, broker entry processes, and audits.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong Microsoft Office skills required.

Responsibilities

• Determine, maintain, and validate HTS classifications and Country of Origin for determinations.
• Oversee tariffs and trade remedy programs and assess applicability of preferential trade programs.
• Oversee Customs Broker entry activity, including entry validation and post-entry reviews.
• Maintain import records and support audit readiness through documentation review and data validation.
• Analyze ACE reports and other import compliance data to identify trends and improvements.
• Serve as escalation point for complex compliance issues and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

HTS classifications

COO determinations

Tariff analysis

Post-entry activities

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Excel

SAP

QAD

Job description

# Trade Compliance Analyst**Job Summary**The Trade Compliance Analyst supports and executes the company’s import trade compliance program, with responsibility for determining product classifications, country of origin, and tariff applicability, and for overseeing entry review, audit support, and regulatory compliance. This role combines hands on compliance execution with analytical oversight to validate import transactions, monitor compliance data, and identify improvement opportunities. The Analyst works closely with Customs Brokers, internal business partners, and Trade Compliance leadership to manage trade programs, post‐entry activity, reporting, and data integrity, supporting a controlled and auditable import environment.**Key Responsibilities*** Determine, maintain, and validate HTS classifications and Country of Origin using rules of origin, technical drawings, bills of materials, manufacturing processes and supplier documentation to support determinations.* Maintain and support tariff and trade remedy programs (e.g., Section 232) and assess applicability of preferential trade programs.* Oversee Customs Broker entry activity, including entry validation, post‐entry reviews (PSC/PEA), Assist declarations, USMCA claims, annual value reconciliation, and corrective actions in support of audit readiness.* Maintain import records in accordance with regulatory recordkeeping requirements and support audit readiness through documentation review, data validation, and corrective action tracking* Analyze and reconcile ACE reports and other import compliance data to identify trends, recurring errors, or control gaps and recommend process or control improvements.* Serve as a point of escalation for complex or high‐risk classification, origin, regulatory, or systemic compliance issues.* Partner with cross‐functional teams to gather required information and support compliant import and export activity.* Follow established trade compliance policies, procedures, tools, and documentation standards.* Perform other trade compliance‐related duties, projects, and analyses as needed to support business and regulatory requirements.**Experience & Qualifications*** 5+ years of experience in import trade compliance, customs operations, or trade compliance analysis.* Proven experience in HTS, COO determinations, trade remedy programs, and post‐entry activities.* Strong working knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations, tariffs, valuation, broker entry processes, and audits.* Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills with attention to detail.* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong Microsoft Office skills required.* Familiarity with QAD and/or SAP preferred but not required.* Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or trade compliance certifications (CCS, CES, CTCS), preferred but not required.**Work Environment**This position is preferably hybrid, with on-site work Tuesday through Thursday at our Lake Forest, CA location, though remote candidates *may* be considered.The annual salary for this role is $69,625-$109,411.The final pay rate offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level, and other qualifications for the role. Benefits and additional compensation offered for this position are* Paid time off, including sick and vacation days* 12 paid holidays* Job-protected leave benefits in accordance with applicable law* Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance* Supplemental critical illness, hospital, accident, and indemnity available for purchase* Health and flexible savings accounts subject to eligibility requirements* 401(k) plan with employer contributions and matching subject to plan eligibility requirementsAll benefits and additional compensation are governed by applicable Company policies and plans as they currently exist and may be amended in the future.If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact [e-mail].*We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.*