Senior Analyst, Trade Operations Americas

Senior Analyst, Trade Operations Americas

Work Flexibility:
Hybrid

• This position may be based anywhere in the United States and includes travel as part of the responsibilities.
• This position requires on-site presence in Corporate CA, HQ, following a hybrid work model.
• This position requires on-site presence in Corporate CA, HQ, must report to the office every business day.

Primarily responsible for ensuring QSC’s compliance with trade laws, trade business processes, and regulations in the United States, Mexico, Canada, and the rest of QSC’s business in Latin America, in accordance with corporate policies and frameworks.

This role supports the day-to-day execution, administration, and continuous improvement of customs and trade processes that support compliant and efficient movement of goods across the Americas.

This role serves as the operational lead for import and export activities, broker and agent management, trade documentation, restricted party screening, classification, free trade agreement administration, duty drawback processes, and special trade programs. The role partners closely with Trade Compliance to ensure operational processes align with global trade policies, regulatory expectations, audit requirements, and business objectives.

• Regulatory Analysis & Support (20%): Operate collaboratively with Trade Compliance and business teams to understand US, Mexico, Canada, and LATAM trade compliance regulations associated with QSC’s imports and exports to and from the region to enable effective trade controls and business execution.
• Expertise & Classification (20%): Provide decision-oriented expertise on customs classification (USHTS/HS), valuation, country of origin, special trade programs, and export controls for the Americas.
• Process Improvement (20%): Work cross-functionally to develop and implement process improvements for import/export activities and actively contribute to the delivery of the regional compliance program.
• Program Implementation (10%): Develop, maintain, and implement regional trade compliance processes aligned with corporate policies and global procedures.
• Audits & Risk Mitigation (10%): Support customs and trade related audits and implement corrective action plans to mitigate identified compliance risks.
• Operations & Stakeholder Guidance (20%): Monitor daily regional operations to ensure compliance; communicate regulatory updates and provide guidance/training to stakeholders; elevate critical issues to the Senior Manager, Global Trade Compliance Operations.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or similar certifications in a relevant field (International Business and Trade, Logistics, etc.) or equivalent work experience.
• Experience: 5-10 years of experience in a Trade Compliance role with deep knowledge of compliance processes and how they integrate with other business functions.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Fluent in English and Spanish (both verbal and written) is strictly required to support the Americas region.
• Technical Expertise: Experience with Global Trade Management (GTM) modules, compliance systems, or software. Experience with cross-functional teams implementing system changes based on legal/user requirements.
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of USHTS/HS, country of origin, free trade agreements, and U.S. EAR; working knowledge of ACE, SNAP-R, and familiarity with the LATAM import/export environment.
• Core Competencies: Excellent research and analytical skills with the ability to present conclusions clearly; strong communication skills; ability to promote a robust compliance culture and ethical business practices.
• Supervision & Independence: Non-supervisory role. Allowed to make certain non-revenue affecting regional decisions, with monetary decisions kept within strictly designated parameters.

The range for this position is $91,400.00 to $. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on role. For a list of our benefits, .

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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