Trade Compliance Analyst jobs in Chicago, IL

Job Responsibilities

• Works with various functional areas to determine their Import/export needs, and develops and implements appropriate strategies to meet business requirements and ensure full compliance with all regulatory agencies.

• Establish, maintain and foster relationships with internal CF parties such as Sales, Supply Chain, Tax, Legal, and Procurement.

• Establish, maintain and foster relationships with various external parties such as U.S. Customs Brokerage service teams, Canadian Customs Brokerage service teams, Export Agents, Attorneys, other service provider vendors, and consultants.

• Manage various Customs brokers and agents through audits to gauge performance, identify, document and communicate challenges on various accounts, raise concerns, review options for solution and account changes.

• Problem-solve IT automation issues and disruptions on Import/Export Shipments.

• Identify system needs and enhancements and coordinates the design, status and testing of IT/system tickets and updates.

• Utilize and understand logic design and function with respect to external Trade Compliance systems for CBP, Brokers, and Restricted Party Screening.

• Issues Free Trade Agreement documentation to requesting Customers and Brokers for U.S. Production facilities.

• Provided Free Trade Agreement accuracy oversight, logs, and maintains records for all free Trade Agreements issued by U.S. and Canadian Facilities.

• Performs annual USMCA Free Trade Agreement qualification and documentation process for all U.S. and Canadian Produced commodities.

• Vendor invoice validation, coding, approval and submission within timely fashion.

• Maintain and update all Import/Export product classification codes (HTS, ECCN) within SAP and shipping system to comply with US Customs, State & Commerce departments.

• Maintain CF's Import/Export recordkeeping program.

• Review, update and deploy relevant company procedures and documents such as Import/ Export procedures, Import/Export manuals, etc.

• Be the point of contact on clearance and documentation inquiries from Customs, Brokers, Export Agents, and governmental agencies.

• Review, coordinate and deliver existing trade compliance training for Sales, Transportation groups, and carriers to ensure trade clearance across the border.

• Coordinate regular audits of U.S./Canadian Imports and Electronic Export Filing.

• Perform ad hoc Restricted Party Screening.

Requirements

• BS Degree in business or related field.

• 3 years relevant experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. Customs import and export regulations, standards, and Incoterms

• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or willing to obtain within the near future.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong experience in compliance risk analysis and familiarity with its valuation methodologies

• Ability to use independent judgment applied to resolution of trade compliance issues

• Strong communication skills, both written and orally

• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and globally

• Strong project management skills

• Manage a diverse workload which may include changes in priorities and responsibilities

• Ability to take initiative and drive projects forward

• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office products.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in groups with some manager direction, oversight, and guidance.

What We Offer:

You'll enjoy competitive compensation, consisting of base pay plus an incentive program available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including high-quality healthcare options, a well-being incentive program, 401k, life and disability insurance, generous time off (with time off to volunteer) and much more! Additionally, we offer several Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

You will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work, and you'll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You'll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and gain a sense of fulfillment knowing that you're working with purpose, to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably.

• CF Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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