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Trade Compliance Analyst

Livingston International
6 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Schaumburg, IL, United States
$21.63 - $36 USD hourly
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Trade Compliance Analyst Join Livingston and grow your career in the constantly changing world of international trade. Livingston is a market leader offering customs brokerage, international trade consulting, compliance and freight forwarding services around the world. Livingston has over 3,000 employees at more than 90 key border crossings, sea ports, airports and other strategic locations in North America, Europe and Asia. Our fast-paced and collaborative environment offers you the opportunity to work with leaders in the industry, receive recognition for achievements and develop your expertise in the complex and evolving world of trade. Learn how you can make an impact at Livingston. JOB SUMMARY The Trade Compliance Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution of customs transactions through post-entry activities, regulatory corrections, audits, and operational support. This role works closely with Operations, Compliance, and Post Entry to identify risks, resolve discrepancies, recover duties where applicable, and support continuous improvement initiatives. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Review and audit customs entries to ensure compliance with customs regulations, client requirements, and internal procedures Process post-entry corrections, amendments, refunds, protests, and other regulatory filings within required deadlines. Analyze tariff classification, customs valuation, country of origin, free trade agreement eligibility, and PGA requirements. Investigate and resolve customs discrepancies, compliance issues, regulatory errors, and duty assessments. Review commercial invoices, customs documentation, client instructions, and supporting records for completeness and accuracy. Support internal audits, quality assurance reviews, and compliance monitoring activities. Communicate internal teams to obtain information, resolve issues, and provide status updates. Identify recurring issues, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions to reduce risk and improve entry quality. Process post-entry corrections, amendments, refunds, protests, and other regulatory filings within required deadlines. Assist with special projects, process improvements, training initiatives, and system enhancements. Stay current on changing customs regulations, trade programs, tariff updates, and compliance requirements. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS 5 years of experience in customs brokerage, trade compliance, post-entry operations, customs audits, classification, or a related import/export compliance role. Strong understanding of customs brokerage operations, import regulations, and trade compliance principles. Experience handling post-summary corrections, protests, prior disclosures, duty recovery activities, or regulatory compliance reviews preferred. Knowledge of tariff classification, valuation, country of origin, free trade agreements, and Partner Government Agency requirements. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks, trends, and compliance concerns. Ability to research regulations, interpret requirements, and recommend appropriate actions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings and recommendations clearly. High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to quality. Strong customer service and relationship management skills. WORK EXPERIENCE – MINIMUM REQUIRED 5 years of related experience EDUCATION Required: High School/GED or equivalent Preferred: Bachelors Degree or equivalent CERTIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or Licensed Custom Broker recommended, or progress toward a recognized trade compliance certification. COMPETENCIES Accountability Business Acumen and Straight Talk Customer First Focus Inclusion and Collaboration Leading and Developing Agility At Livingston, we are committed to fostering a flexible, growth-oriented environment where you can thrive. Our culture…

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