Senior Trade Compliance Analyst (Hybrid)

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 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? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s 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 delive