Trade Compliance Import Senior Specialist

Trade Compliance Import Senior Specialist

The Trade Compliance Sr. Specialist (Import) plays a vital role in maintaining Banner Engineering's compliance with global trade regulations. This position supports the Import & Brokerage Manager by ensuring operational accuracy, broker oversight, and data integrity. The Sr. Specialist contributes to import efficiency, cross-border scalability, and continuous improvement while maintaining strong collaboration across departments. As Banner continues to grow globally, this role ensures that import compliance remains effective, proactive, and aligned with the company's strategic objectives.

This position reports to the Trade Compliance Import & Brokerage Manager

According to the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), this position is classified as:

Exempt, based on the Professional Exemption

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working both individually and collaboratively, staying on top of tasks, and making a meaningful impact across teams and projects. Below are some key responsibilities of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute daily import operations, ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs and international trade regulations.
• Maintain accurate and complete import documentation and records in accordance with governmental requirements.
• Collaborate with customs brokers to ensure accuracy and timeliness of import clearances and adherence to SOPs and KPIs.
• Assist in monitoring customs broker performance metrics, support broker audits, and ensure adherence to Banner's KPIs and SOPs.
• Prepare and maintain pre-alerts, entry documentation, and item detail files for broker submissions.
• Monitor and resolve customs clearance issues, including ISF filings, valuation questions, and PGA requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Customs and Partner Government Agency (PGA) regulations and tariff classification changes.
• Support accurate maintenance of HTS, Schedule B, COO, ECCN, and ADD/CVD classifications.
• Validate and maintain import data accuracy in QlikSense dashboards and assist in identifying reporting discrepancies or data quality improvements.
• Contribute to the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and C-TPAT programs by ensuring compliance and supporting documentation.
• Assist with import audits, KPI tracking, and performance reporting through QlikSense and other systems.
• Collaborate with the Import & Brokerage Manager to identify and recommend process enhancements that improve import efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Work cross-functionally with logistics, warehouse, and purchasing teams to ensure compliance and smooth shipment flow.
• Support peer training and knowledge-sharing efforts within the import compliance team to promote consistent understanding of import procedures.
• Identify and promptly escalate potential compliance risks, shipment delays, or broker discrepancies to the Import & Brokerage Manager for resolution.
• Support the Canada non-resident import program by sharing compliance knowledge and assisting with process and audit program development.
• Ensure adherence to Banner's global compliance policies and contribute to maintaining operational excellence in trade compliance.

What You Bring to the Table

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Required

• 5+ years of experience in Trade Compliance, Customs Brokerage, or Import Operations.
• Strong understanding of U.S. Customs regulations, HTS classification, valuation methodologies, and import documentation.
• Proven ability to manage broker relationships and ensure compliance accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Oracle EBS and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities in a compliance or logistics environment.

Preferred

• Licensed Customs Broker (active or in progress).
• Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with QlikSense reporting tools or similar analytics platforms.
• Experience in FTA administration, COO analysis, and understanding of tariff stacking.
• Knowledge of Canadian import compliance and non-resident import regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

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

What to Expect at Work

Physical Demands

• 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.

Working Environment

• Corporate office environment indoor and climate-controlled
• Frequent interaction with internal departments, cross-functional teams, or external partners, as well as employees across all levels of the organization.
• Exposure to moderate noise, moving mechanical parts, and temperature changes in production areas.
• PPE may be required in specific areas (e.g., safety glasses, hearing protection).
• Standard hours Monday through Friday.
• Exposure to various manufacturing, warehousing, or related industrial locations.
• A dynamic, remote-based office environment where innovation and teamwork thrive.

Core Values

Customer Driven, Accountability Focused, Integrity Always, New Solutions Every Day

If you excel in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are looking for meaningful challenges and opportunities to grow, you'll find a great fit here. Banner Engineering is a premier employer headquartered in MN, offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development as we rapidly grow in the Industrial Automation industry.

Banner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V

This job description reflects management's assignment of key responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

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