Senior Trade Compliance Analyst (Hybrid)

We are currently seeking a Senior Trade Compliance Analyst to join our team. In this role you will drive compliance initiatives for our varied product lines and navigate the complexities of international regulations classifications and global operations. The position requires close collaboration with in-house experts customs brokers and internal departments to ensure visibility accountability and efficient processes. Applicants should have extensive experience with the ACE system. The ideal candidate also possesses a strong sense of urgency the ability to strategize solutions under deadline pressure and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

A day on the job looks like this:

• Classifying and identifying goods using the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and related regulatory standards while staying current on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) updates proposed changes and regulatory notices
• Owning and supporting cross-functional projects with minimal guidance partnering with stakeholders to identify opportunities implement solutions support process optimization and appropriately escalate complex issues
• Acting as the primary point of contact for internal teams managing shipment statuses and documentation for specialized monitoring reporting or compliance needs
• Conducting thorough audits of customs entry declarations and maintain an ongoing percentage of required audits to ensure compliance and drive process improvement
• Supporting the development administration and enforcement of policies and procedures that strengthen compliance levels for both imports and exports
• Updating HTS classifications as changes are implemented by the CBP and as rulings are issued for imported products
• Preparing and analyzing trade compliance data and creating reports to track key performance indicators supporting data-driven decision-making
• Identifying and resolving customs clearance delays and compliance issues by working directly with customs brokers and relevant internal teams to ensure smooth processing
• Managing and maintaining recordkeeping for customs entry declaration U.S. Antidumping and Countervailing Duties and other government agency requirements
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with export controls economic sanctions and country-specific import/export requirements for exported product

Qualifications :

Got the skills and experience Heres what were looking for:

• Bachelors degree
• 4 years of import/export experience working for an import broker or a medium to large corporation
• 4 years of experience in the field
• 2 years of experience working in a similar position minimum
• 1 year of experience managing people/projects minimum
• U.S. Customs Broker License is a plus
• Broad import/export knowledge including a deep understanding of U.S. Customs regulations HTS classifications import duties tariff engineering ADD/CVD regulations PGA requirements plus export controls and economic sanctions
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
• Strategic thinker with superb analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter with excellent project management and leadership skills
• Ability to collaborate across all areas of the business
• Sound judgment in routine day-to-day decision-making with limited support from a manager
• Ability to assess problems from multiple angles and evaluate the potential implications of different solutions
• Clear and effective communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to provide concise updates tailored to the audience
• Active listening skills with the ability to respond openly and adjust content and delivery as needed
• Ability to work productively with individuals from diverse perspectives and backgrounds supporting a One Lakeshore approach
• Consistent delivery of results under limited guidance with strong ownership of assigned work
• Determination in overcoming obstacles and setbacks
• Willingness to learn from mistakes and adapt while taking initiative to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills
• Ability to learn quickly when facing new situations and continuously seek improvement

Additional Information :

And heres our end of the bargain! 

At Lakeshore we pay local market wages for employees that reside within Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

For this position new employees joining Lakeshore who live within Los Angeles and Orange Counties are typically brought into the organization at a salary rate between $70500-$95500 depending on relevant experience & skillset.

This range is indicative of projected hiring range. The annual base compensation will take into account each candidates relevant experience location and skillset.

• Bonus eligible
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverageEPO PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefitschoose what you like ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dressand we really mean it

At Lakeshore we know our diversity makes us stronger and when everyone feels included and valued we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers families and children we serve.

We know we couldnt do the extraordinary things were doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group Lakeshore is more than a great place to workits a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out we give everything weve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success were constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if youre a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference wed love to hear from you. 

To learn more about Lakeshore visit  Employment Opportunity Policy
People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill merit and mind-boggling talentnot based on race color creed sexual orientation gender or gender identity marital status domestic partnership status military status religion age national origin ancestry alienage AIDS or AIDS-related complex status genetic information predisposition or carrier status status as a victim of domestic violence physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things arent equal we all lose.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time