Trade & Customs Analyst
Location: Bolingbrook, IL
Work Model: Hybrid, 4 days onsite / 1 day remote
Travel: Up to 20%
Your JobMolex is seeking a Trade & Customs Analyst to support U.S. import/export compliance and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations. This hands-on role will partner with Customs brokers and internal teams to ensure compliant import processing, product classification, Country of Origin determinations, and other day-to-day customs activities.
What You Will Do- Serve as a Trades and Customs Operations stakeholder for Molex Imports and exports by advising Customs brokers and consulting with transportation and logistics providers to resolve queries and ensure compliant daily processing
- Review products as requested and provide Customs brokers with timely import clearance instructions related to HTS classification, COO, PGA applicability (primarily FDA), ADD/CVD, Section 301 and 232 applicability, etc
- Collaborate with Customs brokers proactively on process improvement opportunities and KPIs
- Monitor post-entry import audit processing performed by Molex Center of Excellence and assist with resolution of Customs broker entry update requests. Support review and resolution of post-entry Customs notifications (CF-28, CF-28, Liquidated Damages notices)
- Maintain compliance with all AME trade regulations and laws and ensure compliance in day-to-day import/export activities
- Collaborate and provide guidance to Molex internal stakeholders regarding Customs transactional import requirements and troubleshoot ad-hoc Trade and Customs issues to support both internal and external customers
- Interact regularly with multifunctional groups in distribution, legal, external service providers, management, procurement, engineering, transfer teams, and others to provide Trade and Customs viewpoint and operational objectives
- Support various trade compliance projects, developing dashboards, metrics, reports, and other initiatives. Provide training to key stakeholders when required
- Collaborate on the implementation, update, and monitoring of Trade and Customs policies, SOPs, and guidelines
- Support various Trade and Customs projects including developing internal dashboards, metrics reporting, as well as assist with compilation of import and export documentation and reports for multiple duty drawback programs and annual reconciliation filing
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)- Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of relevant trade compliance experience.
- Experience working with U.S. Customs brokers and import brokerage processes.
- Hands-on experience with HTS/HTSUS classification and Country of Origin determinations.
- Experience with PGA requirements, Free Trade Agreements/USMCA, valuation, Incoterms, and U.S. import compliance.
- Experience supporting trade compliance within a manufacturer, importer, multinational organization, or similar environment.
What Will Put You Ahead- Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) experience.
- SAP GTS and/or SAP ECC experience.
- Duty drawback and reconciliation experience.
- Schedule B and ECCN classification experience.
- Professional Trade & Customs certification or U.S. Customs Broker License.
- Trade compliance experience within a multinational manufacturing environment.
For this role, we anticipate paying $85,000 - $105,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Our BenefitsOur goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
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