Trade Analyst

Job Description

Most positions require a standard 8 AM – 5 PM schedule; however, there are opportunities to provide weekend and holiday coverage for specific functions with compensation incentives for working non-standard hours. This is an in office position. 
A Trade Analyst / Consultant can fulfill a variety of functions within our group, including: 

·       Rendering Harmonized Tariff Schedule classifications for imported product

·       Schedule B classification of exported products

·       Researching and interpreting Customs rulings for HTS classification determination

·       Effectively use reference sources, such as the HTSUS schedule and Explanatory Notes

·       Communicating with domestic and international clients’ offices

·       Building, and maintaining strong internal and external relationships

·       Other trade related activities as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate degree or bachelor's degree preferred
• Demonstrated customer service skills and proven interpersonal skills
• Interest in obtaining a Brokerage License, if not already held.
• Competent PC skills, including all Microsoft Office applications. The applicant MUST be comfortable reviewing, analyzing, and manipulating data in excel. Power BI, MS Access, or SharePoint experience desired.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong ability to logically document and explain processes 
• Investigative and problem-solving skills

Additional Information

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain relationships with clients through proactive email and verbal communications
• Research, Compile and prepare regulatory document(s) as required by US Customs and Border Protection to support the Reconciliation and Post Entry filing processes using Excel, Word, Acrobat.
• Use of ACE data, including working directly in ACE to run, create, or review reports, or as may be provided by clients.
• Attend required training sessions to learn more about potential regulatory changes that affect daily tasks
• Attend required training sessions to learn about Tradewin processes, procedures, systems, and record keeping requirements
• Prepare Post Entry submissions including, Post Summary Corrections, Protests, Prior Disclosures, Reconciliations, as may be assigned
• Independently research, analyze and interpret complex procedures or regulations and write technically relevant correspondence and procedural documents that will have internal and/or external audience.
• Conducting spreadsheet analysis to validate duty and fees calculations
• Team collaboration and brainstorming to enhance client experience and suggest efficiencies.