Sr. Trade Compliance Analyst (On-site)

Company Description

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60+ retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things, and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Trade Compliance Analyst with comprehensive import and export expertise to join our team and help lead our compliance efforts. In this role, you will drive compliance initiatives for our varied product line and navigate the complexities of international regulations, classifications and international operations. The position also requires working closely with a team of in-house experts, our customs brokers and internal departments to play a key role in ensuring that our operations provide visibility and accountability and are efficient. 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: 

• Classify and identify goods using the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and related regulatory standards while maintaining awareness of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) updates, proposed changes and regulatory notices 
• Act as the primary point of contact, managing shipment statuses and documentation for internal teams with specialized monitoring, reporting or compliance needs 
• Conduct thorough audits on customs entry declarations and maintain a standard percentage of ongoing audits to ensure compliance and process improvement 
• Support in the development, administration and enforcement of policies and procedures to enhance our compliance levels for both imports and exports 
• Update HTS classifications as changes are implemented by the CBP and rulings issued for imported products 
• Prepare and analyze trade compliance data and create reports to track key performance indicators, supporting data-driven decision-making 
• Identify and resolve customs clearance delays and compliance issues, working directly with customs brokers and relevant internal teams to ensure smooth processing 
• Manage and maintain recordkeeping for customs entry declaration, U.S. Antidumping and Countervailing Duties and other government agencies 
• Monitor and ensure compliance with export controls, economic sanctions and country-specific import/export requirements for exported product 

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for: 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred 
• U.S. Customs Broker License is a plus 
• 5+ years of import/export experience working for an import broker or a medium to large corporation 
• 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 

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain! 

• Salary: $68,640-$90,000 and bonus eligible
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose 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 dress…and 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 teach