Senior Analyst, Trade Compliance and Operations

Location: Rosemont, IL

Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Pay Range: $80,102-$108,683

Job Summary:

The Senior Analyst, Trade Compliance and Operations, will be responsible for overseeing trade compliance and international logistics activities to ensure the company adheres to all applicable international trade laws and regulations. This role will involve collaborating with internal stakeholders, implementing trade compliance strategies, and optimizing trade operations to support business goals.

Required Education/Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in Trade Compliance related role.
• In-depth knowledge of trade compliance regulations and operational processes.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Customs Broker License preferred.
• General knowledge of purchasing procedures.
• Familiarity with Incoterms.
• International Logistics experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to develop and deliver training material relevant to purchasing, sales, customer service, and R&D.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess risk and develop compliance strategies.
• Problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing compliance issues.
• Highly motivated, self-starting, results oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain trade compliance policies and procedures.
• Collaborate and provide guidance and training to various departments on international logistics and trade compliance – including logistics, purchasing, sales, customer service, and R&D.
• Partner with legal, finance, operations, and other relevant departments to align trade compliance strategies with business objectives.
• Ensure company imports are compliant with CBP import regulations such as HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) classification, valuation, country of origin, assists, recordkeeping, ADD/CVD, special trade programs, and partner government agency declarations.
• Regular collaboration with customs brokerage partner and freight forwarders.
• Conduct internal audits and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Review free trade agreement qualifications and issue certificates as needed.
• Issue and maintain customs broker scorecards measuring their adherence to broker business rules.
• Maintain operational and compliance related KPIs.
• Classify products for import (HTS) and export (ECCN).