Trade Compliance Analyst

Gates Corporation; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid vacation + holidays

Job summary

Gates Corporation is seeking a Trade Compliance Analyst to support its North America trade compliance program. You will help classify products, determine country of origin, assist broker inquiries, develop SOPs, and support documentation for audit-readiness.

Collaborate across sourcing, logistics, manufacturing, finance, and legal to optimize cross-border transactions. The role focuses on reducing duty costs, mitigating risk, and maintaining compliant import/export operations within Gates'

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience.
• Willingness to learn complex international trade regulations and compliance processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in determining product classifications (HTS/ECCN) and verifying country of origin.
• Respond to customs broker inquiries for timely cargo clearance.
• Develop standard operating procedures and brokerage guides for audit-readiness.
• Qualify products and issue Free Trade Agreement certificates.
• Solicit origin documentation from global suppliers to support inbound compliance.
• Maintain import/export recordkeeping and assist with CBP processes.
• Monitor daily import clearance statuses and resolve holds or exams with CBP.
• Support administration of the CTPAT program and security assessments.
• Collaborate with logistics, sourcing and legal teams on cross-border transactions.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Regulatory learning

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

Position Summary

The Trade Compliance Analyst supports Gates Corporation's North America trade compliance program by ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs and other government agency regulations governing the import and export of goods. This role is responsible for assisting with product classifications, country of origin determination, supporting customs brokers with inquiries, trade program administration, and developing standard operating procedures.

The Trade Compliance Analyst works closely with sourcing, logistics, manufacturing, engineering, finance, legal, suppliers, customers, and external service providers to ensure accurate and compliant cross-border transactions while identifying opportunities to improve processes, reduce duty costs, and mitigate trade compliance risk. The position plays a key role in maintaining an auditable and compliant import/export environment that supports Gates' global supply chain operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in determining product classifications (HTS/ECCN) and verifying Country of Origin.
• Respond to customs broker inquiries for information to ensure timely cargo clearance.
• Develop standard operating procedures and brokerage guides to maintain audit-readiness.
• Qualify products and issue Free Trade Agreement (FTA) certificates in response to customer requests.
• Solicit origin documentation and manufacturer affidavits from global suppliers to support inbound compliance.
• Maintain import and export recordkeeping files, ensuring customs data and commercial documents are accurately organized in shared repositories.
• Monitor daily import clearance statuses and assist in resolving holds or exams with Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
• Support the administration of the CTPAT program by assisting with annual supply chain security assessments and partner validations.
• Collaborate with logistics, sourcing, and legal teams to support compliant cross-border transactions.

Requirements and Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university or relevant experience.
• Strong willingness to learn complex international trade regulations and compliance processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Highly detail-oriented and analytical, with strong quantitative and problem-solving abilities, including root-cause analysis.
• Strong project management and prioritization skills to manage multiple tasks and meet daily deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex topics for varied audiences.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, capable of working independently with minimal supervision or collaboratively within a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a dedicated focus on internal and external customer service.

Pay & Benefits

• Full-Time
• Salary: $70,000 - $84,000
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for 3 of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

Why Gates?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

Work Environment

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

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