Trade Compliance Analyst

Job Posted 8/25/2024
Schlage Lock Company
CA
United States
Remote
Job Description

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

Trade Compliance Analyst – Chula Vista, CA (Hybrid) or Virtual based on the West Coast

The position will support Allegion’s Trade Compliance organization in driving regulatory compliance with US imports, USMCA rules, legally minimizing duties and fees, facilitating cross border clearances, and supporting strong customer service with internal and external stakeholders. This position reports to the US Imports and Classification Supervisor out of our Chula Vista, CA office.

What You Will Do:

  • Supports tariff classification, US import entry facilitation, as well as country of origin reviews. 
  • Supports various projects, including duty productivity projects and USMCA reviews.
  • Conducts research, prepares analysis and clearly and concisely communicates key findings on various departmental projects. 
  • Supports business wide compliance of government regulations concerning US imports.
  • Determines correct Harmonized Tariff classification for US imports and supports development and maintenance of a centralized HTS database.
  • Researches customs regulations and rulings, determines regulatory or interpretive basis for each classification, and documents findings before communicating with internal clients and external customs brokers.
  • Interfaces with many internal departments to determine and/or validate classifications and country of origin. Works with product development, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, accounting, and suppliers.
  • Determines USMCA qualification based on applicable Rules of Origin and maintains appropriate documentation to substantiate origin determinations. Supports USMCA daily and weekly reviews.
  • Prepares duty refund claims, as well as duty paid or duty impact analysis.
  • Updates systems to manage documentation and data required for import and USMCA compliance.
  • Supports the post entry import reviews to ensure compliance with customs regulations including examination of import entry documents, receiving, and payment.
  • Supports the Periodic Monthly Statement Program (PMS) with US Customs, generates reports out of ACE and supports duty analysis.
  • Supports Recordkeeping related to imports.
  • Communicates with Customs Brokers and other service providers as required to support the business operations and facilitates cross-border clearances.
  • Monitors duty payment through metrics and identifies savings opportunities. Communicates key findings to the relevant stakeholders.

What You Need to Succeed:

  • A Bachelor's Degree is required (open to area of study).
  • A minimum of 2 -5 years of experience with US imports.
  • Must possess working knowledge of trade compliance and classification codes.
  • Experience working with USMCA is required.
  • Must have advanced Excel skills.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
  • We will consider both hybrid and virtual candidates located on the West Coast.
  • Minimal travel to our plant in Mexico, one trip annually.

Why Work for Us?

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if: 

  • You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others.  With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.
  • You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development.  As we grow, we want you to grow with us. 
  • You want a culture that promotes work-life balance.  Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work! 

What You’ll Get from Us:

  • Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”  
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period 
  • Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses
  • Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses
  • Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury
  • Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
  • Tuition Reimbursement  
  • Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn up to $2,000 in rewards
  • Employee Discounts through Perks at Work 
  • Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself” 
  • Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching 

Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

  • The expected Base Salary Range: $62,000 - $109,600. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
  • Bonus Eligible: No

Apply Today!

Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place!

Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role.

We Celebrate Who We Are! 

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.  Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do.   We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

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