Job Description:
There’s never been a better time to join our team. The thousands of ESAB associates located around the world share a common set of goals and values that drive our success and unparalleled innovation in fabrication technology and specialty gas control equipment. At ESAB, we value and respect everyone’s uniqueness and know that our experiences as individuals strengthen our company. And we know that our ability to collaborate, transform, and empower one another is what makes us unstoppable.
With our culture of continuous improvement and innovation and our commitment to living our values, working at ESAB is a career experience like no other. We have more than 9,000 passionate associates in locations across six continents, and we empower our team members to shape the world we imagine every day.
If you have a strong desire to be part of a team that delivers cutting-edge innovations and solutions and positively impacts the community, please check out our career opportunities. We help serve a diverse range of industries such as healthcare, automotive, aerospace, renewable energy, robotics, shipbuilding, and so much more.
Your Opportunity
The Senior Analyst, Global Trade Compliance (“Senior Analyst”) is a key member on the Global Trade Compliance team at ESAB and will report to the VP, Global Trade Compliance. The individual we seek is intellectually curious with a demonstrated background in continuous improvement of trade compliance processes and trade data management to support harmonization of the global trade compliance program globally. The Senior Analyst will have strong trade compliance acumen and practical experience in import law and regulations, with an in-depth knowledge in HTS classification, COO determinations, Customs valuation, and/or FTA qualifications, as well as U.S. export controls. Senior Trade Compliance Analyst will show history of implementing trade compliance systems (from screening tools to automated internal controls), executing change management projects, assessing risks and closing gaps in the import/export processes. Global exposure and experience working with manifold cultures are necessary for success in the role, as the systems and processes span all regions. The Senior Analyst will support projects in various regions, support all GTC members by managing projects or sub-projects autonomously and collaboratively. The primary focus of this role will be on harmonizing trade compliance policies, records, systems, and processes globally while supporting the Global Trade Compliance team with transactional support in North America (NAM) and beyond.
This position must be based in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX or North Bethesda, MD (ESAB World Headquarters).
Key Responsibilities
Ensures compliance is documented throughout the supply chain and systems by maintaining, suggesting, and implementing continuous improvements to existing process workflows.
Implements trade systems and internal control applications.
Monitors and maintains trade compliance data elements in ESAB companies’ systems by collaborating with IT and other departments.
Supports integration of data, systems, and procedures.
Manages Customs broker performance and improves processes around import compliance.
Continuously improves the processes related to export controls, customs broker management, management of HTS, Export Control Numbers, Country of Origin (“COO”).
Identifies procedural gaps and areas of improvement and opportunity in import or export processes.
Manages day-to-day compliance issues, provides guidance, and supports related projects in NAM and other regions.
Trains associates on relevant trade compliance topics and processes.
Performs other duties as assigned.
What we are looking for
Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Engineering, Finance, Business, Law, Supply Chain, Logistics, Data Analysis, or similar analytical disciplines.
At least eight (“8”) years of experience in import/export operations, with at least two (“2”) years of direct experience in tariff classifications, Free Trade Agreements (preferential treatment programs), and/or export sanctions laws and processes.
Project management experience.
Proven data science or analysis experience with the demonstrated experience in automation of the processes and the AI applications.
Advanced level in MS Excel, including, but not limited to V-look up, macros, formula use, pivot tables, and visualization.
Strong written and oral communication skills in English with a demonstrated history of writing policies and procedures based on trade laws and regulations.
Preferred
Accreditation in trade compliance such as the HTS classifications (e.g., licensed Customs broker, Certified HTS Specialist), CUSECO, or the like
Project Management Professional (“PMP”) or other certifications.
Experience using automated solutions for repetitive tasks or streamlining various requests.
Experience using and implementing applications for creating trade attributes (HTS, COO, ECCN).
Work experience at Big Four (KPMG, Deloitte, EY, PwC), a trade law practice, or a trade consulting firm.
Coding skills, AI applications, other.
Competencies & Behaviors Needed
Strong and effective communicator with various audiences, with varied styles of delivery, depending on the subject(s) under discussion.
Seeks to develop trust, responds with a sense of urgency, self-motivation to complete requests timely.
Strong organizational skills with the use of applications that allow one to stay organized.
Remain ethical and straightforward around the mistakes, when such may take place (own and those of others), with the drive to correct them, offer a solution, resolve problems, remain positively minded.
Be self-aware and socially aware, be capable of managing one’s emotions while extending empathy to their colleagues.
Embrace ESAB values, behaviors, and principles, as well as ESAB Business System.
Drive continuous improvement.
Build relationships and trust across functions while staying firm in the requirements around trade compliance and all ESAB policies.
Include others in both solution-making and implementation.
Consciously aim for a win-win solution in all discussions.
Put forward strong collaboration skills across functions and business platforms.
Be comfortable working in a global organization, while aiming to learn about various cultural differences to respect them.
Suggest solutions and implement them with specific goals and continuous results.
Moves with thoughtful speed on new projects.
Focus on delivering results through continuous improvement.
Know their areas for technical and soft skills’ improvement through seeking partnership with people who already have these skills developed to grow both technically and emotionally.
Continuously learn and professionally develop.
Lead with humility and accountability for themselves and others.
Influence others by finding common business goals.
Aim to support their team and other teams while being an excellent individual contributor.
Additional Key Attributes
Integrity, credibility, and character with demonstrated ethical behaviors.
Demonstrate a high degree of maturity and business judgment.
A team player and leader with the self-confidence, humility, and consultative skills to positively influence the business.
A tenacious, operationally minded individual with a strong work ethic.
Self-aware with the goal to continuously self-improve.
Inclusive and supportive, aware of others needs and concerns.
Capable of stretching oneself by taking on new challenges.
Travel Requirements
Ability and willingness to travel within the U.S. and internationally to support ESAB businesses.
Travel is approximately 10% within NAM, 10% within SAM, and 5% beyond the NAM / SAM regions.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):
As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of sex, color, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), religion, military/veteran status, national origin, marital status, family or caregiver responsibilities, or any other characteristic or status protected by law.