Trade Compliance Analyst

Gorbel's Mission

Gorbel's mission is simple : We improve people's lives. That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse / distribution sectors. We're on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes - and we're looking for people like you to join us in that mission.

Job Description

Responsible for ensuring trade compliance activities conform with regulations and customs rules in the most economical fashion.

Responsibilities

Schedule in / outbound import / export transactions in the most effective manner based on incoterms in conjunction with broker(s) including gathering and providing required documentation. Primary point of contact with brokers, forwarders and related 3rd party supplier to ensure compliance in parallel with minimizing duty and tariff payments / exposure. Own and / or direct product classification process by setting up internal tools to properly assign HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) codes prior to shipment, classify HTS codes to new / existing parts, provide letters and / or coding as required (e.g.; Anti-dumping duties, countervailing duties, schedule B and related) and review related documentation. Familiarity with ACE and AES USCBP systems. Utilize and analyze data to identify compliance trends, assess risks, quantitatively measure tariff impacts to guide decision marking and identify cost savings opportunities such as duty drawback, free trade agreement benefits and related. Serve as compliance point of contact covering product classification including but not limited to country of origin, marking, HTS, inspections, clearance, training, subject-matter-expert, best practices and related. Execute and / or facilitate internal audits of import / export records and processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with laws and policies. Pro-actively monitor, interpret, oversee and / or direct trade activities in compliance with local / global applicable laws / regulations. Upload and maintain all applicable documents (e.g.; customs paperwork) to a designated location in compliance with record retention policy for import and export shipments. Champion functional initiatives and / or project(s) and where appropriate provide coaching, mentoring and support to team members. Drive improvements leading, training others and utilizing new and existing continuous improvement tools, standard operating procedures, principles and processes. Performs other related duties and various special projects as required and assigned.

Required Qualifications

College Degree and / or 5 to 8 years of Supply Chain / Operations experience in a manufacturing environment. High degree of business ethics and accountability. Experienced with and led the application of continuous improvement (e.g.; lean tools and principles) to drive results. Strong business and financial acumen. Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.). Proficient with ERP systems. Effective in both written and verbal communications. Customs Broker License desired but not required. Able to travel up to 10% of the time.

Work Environment

ADA Physical / Mental / Workplace Requirements Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. Sitting, working at desk / personal computer for extended periods of time. Primary work environment is professional corporate.

Gorbel is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Gorbel is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at 585-924-6204.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Gorbel, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is : Min. $60,400 - Max $88,430.