Import Trade Compliance Analyst

What the role needs

• Monitor and enforce compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications, and other import requirements.
• Maintain accurate import documentation and ensure timely filing of customs entries.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal teams to resolve import issues quickly and effectively.
• Track shipments and proactively address delays or compliance risks.
• Identify potential compliance gaps and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct audits of import transactions to ensure accuracy and adherence to company standards.
• Recommend and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency and reduce compliance risks.
• Stay current on regulatory changes and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Highly action-oriented with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks under tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities to meet organizational and individual goals.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

From the employer

The Import Compliance Analyst is a highly tactical role responsible for ensuring all imported goods comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. This position requires an action-oriented professional with exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: • Regulatory Compliance: • Monitor and enforce compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications, and other import requirements. • Maintain accurate import documentation and ensure timely filing of customs entries. • Operational Execution: • Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal teams to resolve import issues quickly and effectively. • Track shipments and proactively address delays or compliance risks. • Risk Management: • Identify potential compliance gaps and implement corrective actions. • Conduct audits of import transactions to ensure accuracy and adherence to company standards. • Process Improvement: • Recommend and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency and reduce compliance risks. • Stay current on regulatory changes and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders. Who You Are: • You ask the right questions to accurately analyze situations. You quickly and decisively take actions in fact-changing, unpredictable situations. You deal constructively with problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes. You understand that different situations may call for different approaches. For This Role, You Will Need: • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Business, or related field (or equivalent experience) preferred. • Highly action-oriented with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks under tight deadlines. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities to meet organizational and individual goals. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills. • Detail-oriented with a strong focus on ensuring accuracy and compliance. Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart: • Experience in import compliance, customs brokerage, or trade operations preferred. • Knowledge of import/export documentation and customs clearance processes helpful. • Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including logistics, procurement, and legal. • Communication: Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills for interacting with internal stakeholders and external partners. • Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and regulatory changes. • Integrity: Strong ethical standards and commitment to compliance excellence. • Proactive Mindset: Anticipates issues before they arise and takes initiative to resolve them. Our Culture & Commitment to You: • At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. ​ • ​ We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. #LI-AK1 The Import Compliance Analyst is a highly tactical role responsible for ensuring all imported goods comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. This position requires an action-oriented professional with exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.