Trade Compliance & Logistics Analyst

BorgWarner; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical Coverage

Onsite Health Clinic

Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability

401k with matching

Paid holidays & vacation Day 1

Job summary

BorgWarner seeks a Trade Compliance & Logistics Analyst to manage domestic and international freight operations, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency. You will partner with PC&L, Engineering, Finance, Sales, Purchasing, and external freight forwarders to optimize shipments, track duties, and support regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include HTS classification, C-TPAT and USMCA activities, documentation accuracy, and cost-reduction initiatives across global freight processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Logistics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in international trade operations, customs, or supply chain compliance role.
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) preferred.
• Experience working with global team, Freight forwarder and 4PL (4th party provider).
• Ability to travel 5-10%.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HTS classification support for new programs and items outside the normal scope in partnership with Global Trade Solution Provider.
• Support C-TPAT compliance activities and related documentation.
• Coordinate USMCA data, certificate distribution, and customer requirements with Global Trade Solution Provider.
• Maintain accurate records of all inventory movements into and out of the zone in full compliance with CBP requirements.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) by governing documentation for all inbound and outbound zone transfers.
• Manage country-of-origin declarations and foreign trade correspondence.
• Support U.S. Customs ACH audit reviews, including coding validation and correction of invalid Importer of Record assignments.
• Review shipping documents, including bills of lading, commercial invoices, and customs paperwork, for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain organized customs documentation and support audits of supplier and broker records.
• Escalate identified compliance concerns to management in a timely manner.
• Provide daily inbound and outbound freight support to maintain uninterrupted material and product flow.
• Recommend lanes, service levels, carriers, and consolidation opportunities that support operational and cost objectives.
• Provide freight-cost estimates for new supply chains in collaboration with international freight forwarders.
• Coordinate customs requirements, shipping documentation, freight transfers, and logistics setup for new products.
• Administer premium-freight logs and participate in escalation calls with freight forwarders.
• Research and resolve lost, delayed, or otherwise disrupted shipments.
• Support carrier pricing discussions and cost-saving opportunities.
• Work with the transportation team and 4PL provider to resolve freight-management issues.
• Analyze international freight costs, service levels, and rates to reduce total acquisition cost.
• Review and process freight invoices through U.S. Bank systems, including non-compliance review, approval, and dispute resolution.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports for Finance, including GL account assignments, P&L input review, duties, freight costs, and audit findings.
• Partner with Accounting to establish freight budgets and review monthly invoice accuracy.
• Manage freight claims and track duties paid, including support for customer recovery submissions.
• Track and report premium-freight costs in accordance with IATF 16949 requirements.

Skills

HTS classification

USMCA

C-TPAT

data analysis

attention to detail

communication

multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

The Trade Compliance & Logistics 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, Finance, Sales, Purchasing, and external freight forwarders to ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective freight movement, tracking duties and reimbursement while supporting customer and regulatory requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Trade Compliance

• Coordinate HTS classification support for new programs and items outside the normal scope in partnership with Global Trade Solution Provider.
• Support C-TPAT compliance activities and related documentation.
• Coordinate USMCA data, certificate distribution, and customer requirements with Global Trade Solution Provider.
• Maintain accurate records of all inventory movements into and out of the zone in full compliance with CBP requirements.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) by governing documentation for all inbound and outbound zone transfers
• Manage country-of-origin declarations and foreign trade correspondence.
• Support U.S. Customs ACH audit reviews, including coding validation and correction of invalid Importer of Record assignments.
• Review shipping documents, including bills of lading, commercial invoices, and customs paperwork, for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain organized customs documentation and support audits of supplier and broker records.
• Escalate identified compliance concerns to management in a timely manner.

Freight Operations and Carrier Management

• Provide daily inbound and outbound freight support to maintain uninterrupted material and product flow.
• Recommend lanes, service levels, carriers, and consolidation opportunities that support operational and cost objectives.
• Provide freight-cost estimates for new supply chains in collaboration with international freight forwarders.
• Coordinate customs requirements, shipping documentation, freight transfers, and logistics setup for new products.
• Administer premium-freight logs and participate in escalation calls with freight forwarders.
• Research and resolve lost, delayed, or otherwise disrupted shipments.
• Support carrier pricing discussions and cost-saving opportunities.
• Work with the transportation team and 4PL provider to resolve freight-management issues.

Cost Management and Financial Administration

• Analyze international freight costs, service levels, and rates to reduce total acquisition cost.
• Review and process freight invoices through U.S. Bank systems, including non-compliance review, approval, and dispute resolution.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports for Finance, including GL account assignments, P&L input review, duties, freight costs, and audit findings.
• Partner with Accounting to establish freight budgets and review monthly invoice accuracy.
• Manage freight claims and track duties paid, including support for customer recovery submissions.
• Track and report premium-freight costs in accordance with IATF 16949 requirements.

Inventory and Cross-Functional Support

• Approve shipment authorization for international ex-works suppliers.
• Evaluate supply-chain constraints and identify opportunities to reduce freight cost, inventory, delivery lot sizes, and manual effort.
• Establish release methods for Kanban items with a focus on automation and process efficiency.
• Provide MRP and Purchasing teams with feedback regarding supplier performance and supply issues.
• Provide freight data and support to Finance, Purchasing, Engineering, and other functional teams, including supplier engagement.
• Participate in the North America Freight Team and support continuous-improvement initiatives.

Safety and other General Responsibilities

• Follow health, safety, environmental, PPE, housekeeping, and plant code-of-conduct requirements.
• Attend required safety and health training and support consistent application of established procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Logistics, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in international trade operations, customs, or supply chain compliance role
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) preferred
• Experience working with global team, Freight forwarder and 4PL (4th party provider)
• Ability to travel 5-10%

KEY JOB SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Working knowledge of customs regulations, HTS classification, country of origin, USMCA, C-TPAT, and international freight processes.
• Proficiency in data analysis and Microsoft Excel; advanced Microsoft Office skills preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP or Oracle experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret shipping and customs documents with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow standard procedures, and resolve issues in a fast-paced environment.

FOR A LISTING OF DIXON OPENINGS: BORGWARNER OPENINGS PAY & BENEFITS

Annual Salary Range: $ 70,400 - $ 96,800

Benefits

• Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium
• Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) at no cost
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program
• Company paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1

About BorgWarner

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.

Career Opportunities

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and vision for the future. We offer positions locally and globally with over 90 locations in 19 countries.