Trade Compliance & Freight Senior Analyst

Borgwarner Emissions Systems Spain SL; North Carolina; On-site; USD 92,800 - 127,600; Full time

Job summary

BorgWarner is seeking a Trade Compliance & Freight Senior Analyst in Arden, NC to manage freight execution, compliance activities, and cost controls. You will collaborate with PC&L, Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, and external freight forwarders to ensure compliant and cost-efficient operations.

The role emphasizes HTS classifications, C‑TPAT and USMCA support, and timely freight invoicing and reporting to Finance. A Bachelor’s degree and freight experience are required.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in transportation or freight roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management or related field.
• Experience with Customs, duties, tariffs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily freight support to the PC&L teams to ensure material flow.
• Support outbound/inbound freight activities and shipping documentation.
• Advise on INCOTERMS and engineering freight needs.
• Coordinate freight transfers and logistics setup with cross‑functional teams.
• Research and resolve lost or delayed shipments with freight forwarders.

Skills

Transportation experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or related field

Job description

Trade Compliance & Freight Senior Analyst

Location

Arden, NC

About Us

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner, we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Our Culture

BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration. We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.

Job Purpose

The Trade Compliance & Freight Analyst supports domestic and international freight operations by managing freight execution, compliance activities, cost controls, and carrier coordination. This role partners closely with PC&L, Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, and external freight forwarders to ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective freight movement while supporting customer and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Freight Operations & Support

• Provide daily freight support to the PC&L team to ensure uninterrupted material and product flow
• Support outbound/inbound freight activities, including customs requirements and shipping documentation
• Serve as a technical shipping counsellor for INCOTERMS and engineering freight needs
• Support new product alignment for freight transfers and logistics setup

Compliance & Trade

• Support HTS classifications outside normal scope, including new programs, in coordination with Copper Hill Inc.
• Support C-TPAT compliance activities
• Provide USMCA data support, certificate distribution, and customer USMCA requirement fulfillment in coordination with Copper Hill
• Manage country of origin declarations and foreign trade correspondence
• Support U.S. Customs ACH audit reviews, including proper coding and correction of invalid Importer of Record (IOR) assignments
• Support international freight cost management, including service levels and rate monitoring
• Process freight invoices through U.S. Bank systems, including non-compliance review and approvals
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports supporting Finance GL account assignments and P&L input review
• Manage dispute rejections, resolutions, and freight claims submissions
• Recommend lane and carrier selections to support operational and cost objectives
• Support carrier negotiations for pricing and cost-saving opportunities
• Administer premium freight logs and support freight escalation calls with freight forwarders
• Research and resolve lost or delayed shipments, coordinating with freight forwarders as needed

Cost Management & Financial Administration

• Support international freight cost management, including service levels and rate monitoring
• Process freight invoices through U.S. Bank systems, including non-compliance review and approvals
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports supporting Finance GL account assignments and P&L input review
• Manage dispute rejections, resolutions, and freight claims submissions

Carrier & Escalation Management

• Recommend lane and carrier selections to support operational and cost objectives
• Support carrier negotiations for pricing and cost-saving opportunities
• Administer premium freight logs and support freight escalation calls with freight forwarders
• Research and resolve lost or delayed shipments, coordinating with freight forwarders as needed

Cross-Functional & Global Support

• Participate in the North America Freight Team, providing input and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide freight-related data and support to Sales and Purchasing, including supplier engagement

What We Are Looking For

• 4 - 6 years of experience in the transportation role
• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or other relevant field
• On-the-job experience dealing with Customs, duties, tariffs
• Required to work with global team and 4PL (4th party provider)

Safety

This position will adhere to the BorgWarner Environmental Health and Safety Program by following all safety rules, procedures, practices, training, and safe-use of equipment; this includes use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. This individual will work in a way that stresses the importance of preventing injury, accidents, or illnesses to themselves or co-workers by correcting or reporting unsafe situations, incidents, or occurrences to their Team Lead immediately.

Visa Sponsorship

BorgWarner does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Salary Range

$92,800 - $127,600

Equal Employment Opportunity

BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.