Trade Compliance Analyst

Department:
 Legal / Trade Compliance

Job Title:
 Trade Compliance Analyst

Overview:
 The Trade Compliance Analyst will support the Legal, Trade Compliance, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Logistics teams by ensuring compliance with U.S. trade regulations, customs requirements, supplier due diligence obligations, and internal compliance standards. This role will assist with supplier compliance programs related to Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) requirements, Section 232, Section 301, antidumping/countervailing duty regulations, customs clearance, import/export documentation, supplier certifications, contract administration, and compliance recordkeeping.

The ideal candidate will have experience in international trade compliance, customs operations, import/export regulations, supplier management, and contract administration within a manufacturing, logistics, renewable energy, or international trade environment.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Trade Compliance

• Support the administration of the company’s trade compliance program.
• Review, track, and maintain supplier certifications, compliance questionnaires, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with supplier due diligence related to FEOC requirements and applicable federal incentive programs.
• Maintain supplier compliance records related to FEOC, supply chain traceability, and country-of-origin requirements.
• Support supplier verification efforts related to Section 232, Section 301, AD/CVD, and other trade restrictions.
• Monitor supplier compliance documentation and escalate deficiencies, missing records, or potential compliance concerns.
• Prepare compliance reports, summaries, and documentation for internal stakeholders.
• Support internal audits, compliance reviews, and corrective action follow-ups.

Customs and Logistics Support

• Assist Logistics and Supply Chain teams with customs clearance activities.
• Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, suppliers, and internal teams to obtain required import documentation.
• Support classification, valuation, and country-of-origin determinations.
• Maintain import and export records in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assist with responses to customs inquiries, requests for information, audits, and document reviews.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation for international shipments.

Supplier Compliance Management

• Serve as a point of contact for supplier compliance documentation requests.
• Track supplier certifications, expiration dates, and renewal requirements.
• Maintain supplier compliance databases and document repositories.
• Coordinate the collection of compliance documentation from domestic and international suppliers.
• Support supplier onboarding and periodic supplier reviews from a trade compliance perspective.
• Work cross-functionally with Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Legal teams to ensure supplier compliance requirements are met.

Contract Management and Legal Support

• Assist the Legal Department with contract administration and document management.
• Maintain contract databases and contract lifecycle management systems.
• Track contract execution status, renewal dates, notice periods, and key contractual obligations.
• Coordinate contract signature routing and document retention.
• Prepare contract summaries, compliance tracking reports, and internal documentation.
• Assist with legal department recordkeeping and compliance initiatives.
• Support special projects involving procurement, logistics, manufacturing operations, supplier management, and regulatory compliance.

Key Requirements & Competencies:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Legal Studies, Political Science, or a related field.

Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in trade compliance, customs compliance, import/export operations, supply chain compliance, contract administration, or a related field.
• Experience working with U.S. Customs and Border Protection requirements preferred.
• Familiarity with Section 232, Section 301, AD/CVD, FEOC requirements, supply chain traceability, customs documentation, and country-of-origin requirements.
• Experience in manufacturing, renewable energy, logistics, international trade, or supply chain operations preferred.
• Experience managing contracts or supporting legal operations is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with ERP systems, customs platforms, contract management systems, or document management software preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with suppliers, logistics providers, procurement teams, supply chain teams, and legal counsel.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong follow-up skills and ability to maintain accurate records.

Place of Job in the Organizational Structure:
 The Trade Compliance Analyst will report to the Senior Legal Counsel and will work closely with the Legal, Trade Compliance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Operations teams. This role will serve as a cross-functional support position to ensure supplier compliance, customs documentation accuracy, contract administration, and adherence to applicable trade regulations.