Sr Trade Compliance Analyst

Position Overview

The Senior Trade Compliance Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring Banner Engineering’s compliance with global trade regulations. This position combines strong technical classification expertise with process improvement, risk mitigation, and global collaboration responsibilities. The role supports accurate trade data, efficient global operations, and continuous improvement initiatives while helping protect the company from trade‑related risk and supporting international growth.

This position reports to the Global Trade Compliance Export Manager and is classified as exempt under the Professional Exemption per the Fair Labor Standards Act.

• Perform and lead HTS classification, ECCN analysis/validation, COO determinations, AD/CVD applicability reviews, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Analyze product data, bills of materials, technical documentation, and content‑based requirements (aluminum, steel, copper certifications) to ensure accurate classification and minimize duty exposure.
• Conduct FDA and Partner Government Agency reviews and support import/export documentation accuracy.
• Support and coordinate global classification consistency across U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Poland operations.
• Serve as a technical resource for classification, COO, ECCN, import entry, broker process, and free trade agreement questions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Sourcing, Logistics, Import, Brokerage, and other cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance and documentation accuracy.
• Support continuous improvement, automation, reporting, and data integrity initiatives using Oracle, Qlik Sense, and related systems.
• Monitor tariff changes, trade remedies, duty implications, and evolving global trade regulations; identify risks and recommend mitigation actions.
• Support audits, disclosures, duty drawback, value reconciliation, free trade programs, and other trade compliance initiatives.
• Assist with training, knowledge sharing, SOP development, and process standardization across global trade compliance functions.
• Identify recurring compliance gaps, recommend corrective actions, and support implementation of sustainable solutions.

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in trade compliance, classification, and import/export operations, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong expertise in HTS classification, ECCN, COO determination, and U.S. import/export regulations.
• Knowledge of international customs laws, trade practices, and global regulatory frameworks.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and communicate requirements effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred), Microsoft Office, and data analytics/reporting tools such as Qlik Sense.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and relationship‑building skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Licensed Customs Broker, Certified Export Specialist (CES), or strong desire to attain professional certification.
• Experience supporting compliance automation, reporting enhancements, or system integration initiatives.
• Experience in global manufacturing or high‑tech environments with complex product structures.

This role may lead project teams or coordinate efforts across departments but does not have direct supervisory responsibility over other employees.

• Sit for up to 8 hours per day.
• Exposed to a computer screen for extended periods.
• May require repetitive motions such as utilize a computer mouse, keyboard, computer, and other standard office equipment.
• Communicate with others frequently.
• Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work on‑site in a manufacturing environment and travel to other facilities when needed.

• Corporate office environment – indoor and climate‑controlled.
• Frequent interaction with internal departments, cross‑functional teams, or external partners, as well as employees at…