Trade Compliance, Senior Advisor

Overview: At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges. Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve. You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward‑thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about—locally and globally. Come make an impact every day at Zebra. Responsibilities Policies, Procedures and Processes (Creation and Implementation) Applies experience and advanced research skills to updating and maintaining procedures, processes, and policies. Identifies procedural gaps and areas of improvement by creating and maintaining documented, departmental procedures. Systems and Trade Data Management Analyzes and creates processes for maintaining trade compliance elements. Superuser for Oracle GTM, assisting with export declaration filings, restricted party screening, releasing holds and troubleshooting other GTM issues. Assists with SharePoint development and upkeep, troubleshooting user issues to support various GTC functions. Supports integration of systems data for automation, efficiency and accuracy. Regulatory Updates and Guidance to Various Internal and External Stakeholders Research legal regulatory requirements and maintain current general knowledge of customs and export‑compliance concepts, best practices, and regulations. Suggests sources of updates to the manager for review. Facilitates departmental training on global trade‑related topics and operating procedures. Clearance and Trade Controls Serves as the lead contact for U.S. FTZ compliance operations, working closely with the customs broker and FTZ administrator, and facilitating risk‑based audits on zone admissions, weekly entries, in‑bond shipments, zone transfers and SOX compliance. Manages day‑to‑day compliance issues, supports other projects, supports classification (ECCN, HTS & Schedule B) and Country of Origin data management, free trade agreements and preferential trade programs, and assists with the implementation and process improvements related to Oracle ERP data. Manages the customs broker relationship, reviews post‑entry import/export files, periodically audits the classification database, assists with reporting of Customs Broker Key Performance Indicators and assists with responses to government inquiries. Assists with special projects such as CTPAT, reconciliation, U.S. duty drawback program, tariff mitigation efforts and other global trade related activities. Required Qualifications Undergraduate degree in business, global trade, logistics/supply chain or a related field. 10+ years of trade‑compliance experience, including regulatory work with import/export regulations and direct experience with Foreign Trade Zone operations and regulations. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of global trade regulatory requirements and supply chain principles, including auditing, CTPAT, tariff classification and import/export controls. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including SharePoint design and authoring, high proficiency with MS Excel. Knowledgeable in Project Management and Data Analytics. Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, to convey complex regulatory concepts to regulatory experts and other business stakeholders. Licensed Customs Broker, Certified Customs Specialist, Certified Export Specialist, Certified Zone Specialist or equivalency in another country is strongly preferred. Location and Work Format Hybrid work (minimum 3 days/week in office) in either our Lincolnshire, IL or Kenosha, WI locations. Compensation and Benefits Pay Range: $122,800.00 – $184,200.00 per year. Annual Incentive Compensation: Opportunity to earn a performance‑based annual cash incentive equal to 12% of base pay. Benefits include healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, continued learning and development offerings, flexible work arrangements, and other standard offerings. Equal Opportunity Employer Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability and protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Zebra Technologies Corporation