Trade Compliance Import Senior Specialist

Why Work at Banner? 

For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of industrial automation. We offer products and solutions including award-winning sensors, wireless solutions, machine safety, indication and LED lighting. From Fortune 500 leaders to innovative startups, Banner's award-winning products and solutions are helping companies around the world increase efficiency, reduce costs, safeguard equipment, and protect personnel. Our commitment to innovation shows through a continuous, market-driven evolution of products and technology. With engineers employed in nearly every major department, engineering is in our DNA.  

Banner is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do. 

Pay and Benefits 

Banner Engineering is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits, including, but not limited to: 

 

• 401(k) with match 

• Student Loan 401(k) match program 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans 

• HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution  

• Paid Time Off (PTO)  

• Sales and Profit Sharing Eligibility 

• Flexible work hours 

• Life Insurance 

• Paid Parental Leave  

• Pet Insurance 

 

Base Pay Range: $74,470-105,000

 

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.  

Position Summary 

The Trade Compliance Sr. Specialist (Import) plays a vital role in maintaining Banner Engineering’s compliance with global trade regulations. This position supports the Import & Brokerage Manager by ensuring operational accuracy, broker oversight, and data integrity. The Sr. Specialist contributes to import efficiency, cross-border scalability, and continuous improvement while maintaining strong collaboration across departments. As Banner continues to grow globally, this role ensures that import compliance remains effective, proactive, and aligned with the company’s strategic objectives. 

This position reports to the Trade Compliance Import & Brokerage Manager  

According to the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), this position is classified as: 

Exempt, based on the Professional Exemption  

What You’ll Be Doing  

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working both individually and collaboratively, staying on top of tasks, and making a meaningful impact across teams and projects. Below are some key responsibilities of the role. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Manage and execute daily import operations, ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs and international trade regulations. 

• Maintain accurate and complete import documentation and records in accordance with governmental requirements. 

• Collaborate with customs brokers to ensure accuracy and timeliness of import clearances and adherence to SOPs and KPIs. 

• Assist in monitoring customs broker performance metrics, support broker audits, and ensure adherence to Banner’s KPIs and SOPs. 

• Prepare and maintain pre-alerts, entry documentation, and item detail files for broker submissions. 

• Monitor and resolve customs clearance issues, including ISF filings, valuation questions, and PGA requirements. 

• Maintain up-to-date kno