Trade Compliance Import Senior Specialist

Banner Recruiting; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

HSA with company contribution

PTO

Sales/Profit sharing

Flexible work hours

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Banner Engineering seeks a Trade Compliance Sr. Specialist (Import) to ensure global trade regulatory adherence, data integrity, and broker oversight.

You will partner with the Import & Brokerage Manager and cross-functional teams to drive compliant import operations and continuous improvements across departments. The role requires a strong background in trade compliance, excellent communication, and hands-on experience with analytics tools like QlikSense.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Trade Compliance, Customs Brokerage, or Import Operations.
• Strong understanding of U.S. Customs regulations, HTS classification, valuation methodologies, and import documentation.
• Proven ability to manage broker relationships and ensure compliance accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily import operations and ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and international trade regulations.
• Maintain accurate import documentation and records per governmental requirements.
• Collaborate with customs brokers for accurate and timely import clearances and KPI adherence.
• Assist in monitoring broker performance metrics, broker audits, and KPI SOP compliance.
• Prepare and maintain pre-alerts, entry docs, and item detail files for broker submissions.
• Monitor and resolve customs clearance issues, ISF filings, and PGA requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of Customs, PGA regulations, HTS, COO, ECCN, and ADD/CVD classifications.
• Validate import data accuracy in QlikSense dashboards and assist in data quality improvements.
• Support Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and C-TPAT programs with documentation and compliance.
• Assist with import audits, KPI tracking, and reporting through QlikSense and other systems.
• Collaborate to identify process improvements for import efficiency and cross-functional coordination.
• Work with logistics, warehousing, and purchasing to ensure smooth shipment flow.

Skills

Trade Compliance

Import operations

Broker relationships

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in International Business or Supply Chain

Tools

QlikSense

Oracle EBS

MS Office

Job description

Why Work at Banner?

For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has beenat the forefront of industrial automation. We offer products and solutions including award-winning sensors, wireless solutions, machine safety,indicationand LED lighting. From Fortune 500 leaders to innovative startups, Banner's award-winning products and solutions are helping companies around the world increase efficiency, reduce costs, safeguard equipment, and protect personnel.Our commitment to innovation shows through a continuous, market-driven evolution of products and technology.With engineers employed innearly everymajor department, engineering is in our DNA.

Banner is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do.

Pay and Benefits

Banner Engineering is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits, including, but not limited to:

• 401(k) with match

• Student Loan 401(k) match program

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans

• HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Sales and Profit Sharing Eligibility

• Flexible work hours

• Life Insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• Pet Insurance

BasePay Range: $74,470-105,000

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based onvarious factors, including skill set, experience, location,qualificationsand other job-related reasons.

Position Summary

The Trade Compliance Sr. Specialist (Import) plays a vital role inmaintainingBanner Engineering’s compliance with global trade regulations. This position supports the Import & Brokerage Manager by ensuring operational accuracy, broker oversight, and data integrity. TheSr. Specialist contributes to import efficiency, cross-border scalability, and continuous improvement whilemaintainingstrong collaboration across departments. As Banner continues to grow globally, this role ensures that import complianceremainseffective, proactive, and aligned with the company’s strategicobjectives.

This position reportstotheTrade Compliance Import & Brokerage Manager

According to the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), this position is classified as:

Exempt, based on the ProfessionalExemption

WhatYou’llBe Doing

This isa great opportunityfor someone who enjoys workingboth individually and collaboratively, staying on top oftasks, and making a meaningful impact across teams and projects.Below are some key responsibilitiesofthe role.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute daily import operations, ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs and international trade regulations.

• Maintainaccurateand complete import documentation and recordsin accordance with governmental requirements.

• Collaborate with customs brokers to ensure accuracy and timeliness of import clearances and adherence to SOPs and KPIs.

• Assistin monitoring customs broker performance metrics, support broker audits, and ensure adherence to Banner’s KPIs and SOPs.

• Prepare andmaintainpre-alerts, entry documentation, and item detail files for broker submissions.

• Monitor and resolve customs clearance issues, including ISF filings, valuation questions, and PGA requirements.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Customs and Partner Government Agency (PGA) regulations and tariff classification changes.

• Supportaccuratemaintenance of HTS, Schedule B, COO, ECCN, and ADD/CVD classifications.

• Validate andmaintainimport data accuracy inQlikSensedashboards andassistinidentifyingreporting discrepancies or data quality improvements.

• Contribute to the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and C-TPAT programs by ensuring compliance and supporting documentation.

• Assistwith import audits, KPI tracking, and performance reporting throughQlikSenseand other systems.

• Collaborate with the Import & Brokerage Manager toidentifyand recommend process enhancements that improve import efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

• Work cross-functionally withlogistics, warehouse, and purchasing teams to ensure compliance and smooth shipment flow.

• Support peer training and knowledge-sharing efforts within the import compliance team to promote consistent understanding of import procedures.

• Identifyand promptly escape potential compliance risks, shipment delays, or broker discrepancies to the Import & Brokerage Manager for resolution.

• Support the Canada non-resident import program by sharing compliance knowledge andassistingwith process and audit program development.

• Ensure adherence to Banner’s global compliance policies and contribute tomaintainingoperational excellence in trade compliance.

What You Bring to the Table

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance isrequired. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequiredto perform this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Required

• 5+ years of experience in Trade Compliance, Customs Brokerage, or Import Operations.

• Strong understanding of U.S. Customs regulations, HTS classification, valuation methodologies, and import documentation.

• Proven ability to manage broker relationships and ensure compliance accuracy.

• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Proficiency with Oracle EBS and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities in a compliance or logistics environment.

Preferred

• Licensed Customs Broker (active or in progress).

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, or related field.

• Hands-on experience withQlikSensereporting tools or similar analytics platforms.

• Experience in FTA administration, COO analysis, and understanding of tariff stacking.

• Knowledge of Canadian import compliance and non-resident import regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This role may lead project teams or coordinate efforts across departments but does not have direct supervisory responsibility over other employees.

What to Expect at Work

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to support individuals with disabilities.

• Sit for up to 8 hours per day.

• Exposed to a computer screen forextended periods.

• May require repetitive motions such as utilize a computer mouse, keyboard, computer, and other standard office equipment.

• Communicate with othersfrequently.

• Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to25 pounds.

• Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing environment and travel to other facilities when needed.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Corporateoffice environment – indoor and climate-controlled

• Frequent interaction with internal departments, cross-functional teams, or external partners, as well as employees across all levels of the organization.

• Exposure to moderate noise, moving mechanical parts, and temperature changes in production areas.

• PPE may be required in specific areas (e.g., safety glasses, hearing protection).

• Standard hours Monday through Friday.

• Exposure to various manufacturing, warehousing, or related industrial locations.

• A dynamic, remote-based office environment where innovation and teamwork thrive.

Core Values

Customer Driven, Accountability Focused, Integrity Always, New Solutions – Every Day

If you excel in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are looking for meaningful challenges and opportunities to grow, you’ll find a great fit here. Banner Engineeringis a premier employer headquartered in MN, offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development as we rapidly grow in the Industrial Automation industry.

Banner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V

This job description reflects management’s assignment of key responsibilities;

it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.