Trade Compliance Associate

Overview Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping. As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too. About the job As an integral member of the team, you will play a critical role in ensuring import and export compliance across the organization. You will identify and mitigate compliance risks, manage documentation and classification processes, and support internal and external stakeholders. You will collaborate with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders, including end customers, channel partners, sales companies, customer service teams, freight forwarders, the Logistic Control Tower, segment leaders, sourcing and supplier teams, internal office and warehouse staff within PDL, as well as teams focused on systems and data management, strategic supply chain analysis, and total quality management. Currently, this is a hybrid opportunity in Greenwood, IN OR Houston, TX. As a part of the team, you will: Identify potential areas of import compliance vulnerability and risk within the organization; work with management to appropriately evaluate, investigate, and resolve/mitigate the potential risk. File import documents in accordance with U.S. Customs regulations and internal procedures and maintain all required recordkeeping. Serve as the point of contact with outside forwarders for billing issues. Follow up post-entry corrections as needed. Assist other trade compliance associates with daily tasks. Support the maintenance of the HTS database. Assist with classification requests as needed. Act as an additional Empowered Official for Alfa Laval to handle inquiries from government agencies such as the Bureau of Industry and Security and the Department of State. Assist with managing all government license renewals, including ITAR and USML. Maintain and update Alfa Laval’s ECCN database. Actively participate as a vital member of the Alfa Laval trade compliance team. Ensure post-entry compliance audits are completed in accordance with internal procedures. Retrieve import documents from third-party billing companies. Support Alfa Laval’s Duty Drawback and Reconciliation programs as needed. Use data analysis techniques to identify and present new business opportunities, including tariff mitigation, supply chain efficiencies, and participation in government programs. Assist with export control processes using TCM, One4AL, and e2open. Align with other Alfa Laval Inc.’s locations to ensure compliance with recordkeeping requirements. Qualifications High school diploma or GED (Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain and Logistics preferred). Minimum 5 years of experience in export compliance, import operations, and logistics. Strong knowledge of Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications. Experience with Entry Summary (7501) forms. Familiarity with export screenings in E2open. Solid understanding of Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)s, Export Classification, and Schedule B. Basic understanding of import operations. Knowledge of best practices in data analysis. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs. Flexibility to travel up to 10%-15%. We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games. Benefits Alfa Laval offers a competitive salary and full benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life, 401(k) plan, and more. At Alfa Laval, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to get it right. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary and will also be dependent on your location. The base salary for this role is typically $55,000 - $65,000. Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EEO/Vet/Disabled Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Alfa Laval Corporate AB