Import Compliance AnalystSenior Analyst

Overview

This role is seeking a Senior Import Analyst to support our East Coast–aligned supply chain and manufacturing operations, with a strong focus on U.S. Customs compliance, HTS classification, First‑Sale, tariff strategy, and FTA qualification.

Ideally, this analyst will be based near one of these East Coast locations:

Pennsylvania: Saxonburg (HQ), Warrendale, Horsham, Easton, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia

New Jersey: Pine Brook, Hillsborough, Budd Lake, Warren

New York: Horseheads

Connecticut: Bloomfield, East Granby (Nufern), Monroe, Newtown (M Cubed)

Massachusetts: Wilmington, Woburn

Delaware: Newark

Florida: New Port Richey, Port Richey

Georgia: Alpharetta

• Perform accurate HTS classifications for components, optics, photonics systems, and finished goods
• Validate country‑of‑origin, valuation, and duty calculations for imports
• Support First‑Sale for Export implementation and documentation
• Analyze tariff impacts and identify duty‑savings opportunities
• Manage and validate FTA supplier qualifications
• Audit Customs entries and ensure broker accuracy and PGA compliance
• Conduct restricted‑party screenings for import transactions
• Maintain accurate classification, COO, and trade data in internal systems
• Partner with East Coast engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, and logistics teams to gather technical details
• Support continuous improvement of import compliance processes, SOPs, and workflows
• Respond to internal stakeholder inquiries related to U.S. import requirements
• Stay current on CBP regulatory changes, tariff updates, and evolving compliance expectations

• Lead complex HTS classification and valuation projects involving photonics, lasers, semiconductor materials, and advanced technologies
• Develop and support tariff‑mitigation strategies and landed‑cost modeling
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert on U.S. Customs requirements
• Support internal and external audits, risk assessments, and corrective actions
• Mentor junior analysts and strengthen East Coast import compliance practices

• 4–7+ years of experience in import compliance, U.S. Customs operations, or trade compliance
• Hands‑on experience with HTS classification, valuation, First‑Sale, Customs regulations, and FTA programs
• Demonstrated ability to lead classification, valuation, tariff mitigation, and supplier‑origin initiatives
• Ability to advise stakeholders and manage cross‑functional import compliance projects
• U.S. Customs Broker License strongly preferred
• Experience in photonics, lasers, semiconductors, electronics, or high‑tech manufacturing preferred
• Experience with SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, Descartes, or similar trade systems
• Bachelor’s degree in international business, supply chain, engineering, law, or related field