ECHO Incorporated is an industry leader in developing and manufacturing high-performance, professional-grade, handheld outdoor power equipment. With distributors and thousands of dealers across North and South America, ECHO is constantly anticipating the future of the outdoor power equipment industry and the need for environmental sustainability. Working for ECHO means joining a team of people who are committed to collaboration, innovation, creativity, and high-quality products that make us a globally competitive brand.
Are you an experienced Customs Compliance Analyst looking for a new opportunity with a growing organization? If so, then apply here today!
This is a hybrid position that will offer the flexibility of working from home and on-site at our Lake Zurich facility.
ECHO's benefits include:
- 11 paid holidays
- Extremely affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid PTO (Paid Time Off)
- 5% 401K match
- Tuition Reimbursement
The Customs Compliance Analyst is responsible for day-to-day management of import and export shipments. Scope of work includes maintenance of product classification to ensure full trade compliance and timely customs clearance, management of transportation-related import and export documentation, and coordination of shipments with shipping firms, external customers, suppliers, and internal ECHO groups.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Compliance:
- Provide frontline support for daily customs compliance operations, resolve issues, and ensure on time customs clearance of products.
- Ensure proper classification and origin determination for imported and exported goods, including noncommercial goods.
- Maintain HTS and Schedule B product code databases.
- Conduct audits of import/export records.
- Support the team as required in the areas of duty drawback claims filing.
- Monitor regulatory and legislative changes and maintain import and export Standard Operating Procedures as needed.
- Maintain department customs compliance data and records, generate monthly reports, and identify trends and opportunities for cost savings.
- Oversee hazmat shipping program.
- Back-up, support, and train with other members of the transportation team.
- Manage international freight payments.
Job Experience/Skills:
- Five years of experience in trade compliance, logistics, or transportation.
- Knowledge of Core Trade Compliance: Harmonized Tariff Schedule Classification, Country of Origin and Marking, Valuation, Duty Drawbacks, Special Programs, and Audits.
- Solid knowledge of the principles of international trade and transportation logistics.
- Effective communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously and manage time appropriately.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Enthusiastic, professional, and team oriented.
- Demonstrate strong analytical prowess and a keen attention to detail.
- Have experience working with Excel and standard Microsoft Office programs.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Logistics or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
Equal Opportunity Employment:
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We accept all applicants.
E-Verification:
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.