Supply Chain Logistics Analyst

Job Title: Supply Chain Logistics Analyst
Location: Deerfield, IL 60015
Duration: 6 Months+
Open to Remote/Hybrid: Onsite Deerfield Hybrid.
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri.
Length of Contract: 6 months (possible extension).
Possible Contract to Hire Role? Yes.
Top 3-5 Must Have Non-Negotiable Skills Required:

• Free Trade Agreement qualification knowledge.
• Classification skills.
• Excel.

Is a Bachelor’s Degree Required? No.
How Many Years of Recent Experience Does This Person Need to Have? 3 years.
Nice to Have Skills:

• Tableau.

Job Description:
Trade & Customs Analyst position provides advanced support to the International Customs and Trade Regulations (CTR) operations. Proactively coordinates and monitors import/export compliance with US international trade, customs and other government agency laws and regulations to minimize the risk of penalty and fines due to non-compliance for all Client entities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the Trade Regulations Team for day-to-day import/export operations and compliance with international trade, customs, and other government agency regulations.
• Assist with identification, qualification, implementation and operation of strategic cost savings initiatives such as foreign trade zones, duty drawback, free trade agreements, duty suspension regimes, etc.
• Coordinate review and update all internal procedures and help develop associated training modules. Manage responses to official government requests.
• Follow Client’s high ethical standards and code of conduct.
   

Qualifications:

• Self-starter with ability to complete tasks with minimal direction from manager and/or supervisor. Must have the ability to prioritize multiple projects/workflow and handle time efficiently in order to meet established timelines.
• Knowledge and experience of import/export operations for multinational company.
• Detailed understanding of supply chain logistics including air, ocean, truck & rail, as well as, knowledge and experience with warehousing, distribution, supplier and inventory management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word), Internet, CROSS and Customs Info.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good written and verbal communication ability.
   

Education and Experience:

• 3+ years of U.S. international trade compliance experience with a good understanding of core trade principles such as product valuation, tariff classification, C-TPAT, ISA and special trade programs.
• Bachelors degree.
• Experience and interaction with US Customs, FDA, USDA and other government agencies.