Trade & Customs Analyst

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Molex is seeking a Trade & Customs Analyst to support U.S. import/export compliance and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations. This hands-on role will partner with Customs brokers and internal teams to ensure compliant import processing, product classification, Country of Origin determinations, and other day-to-day customs activities. Our Team Molex is a global manufacturer of electronic, electrical, and fiber optic connectivity systems. The Trade & Customs team supports import and export operations while ensuring compliance with applicable trade regulations. What You Will Do Serve as a Trades and Customs Operations stakeholder for Molex Imports and exports by advising Customs brokers and consulting with transportation and logistics providers to resolve queries and ensure compliant daily processing Review products as requested and provide Customs brokers with timely import clearance instructions related to HTS classification, COO, PGA applicability (primarily FDA), ADD/CVD, Section 301 and 232 applicability, etc Collaborate with Customs brokers proactively on process improvement opportunities and KPIs Monitor post-entry import audit processing performed by Molex Center of Excellence and assist with resolution of Customs broker entry update requests. Support review and resolution of post-entry Customs notifications (CF-28, CF-28, Liquidated Damages notices) Maintain compliance with all AME trade regulations and laws and ensure compliance in day-to-day import/export activities Collaborate and provide guidance to Molex internal stakeholders regarding Customs transactional import requirements and troubleshoot ad-hoc Trade and Customs issues to support both internal and external customers Interact regularly with multifunctional groups in distribution, legal, external service providers, management, procurement, engineering, transfer teams, and others to provide Trade and Customs viewpoint and operational objectives Support various trade compliance projects, developing dashboards, metrics, reports, and other initiatives. Provide training to key stakeholders when required Collaborate on the implementation, update, and monitoring of Trade and Customs policies, SOPs, and guidelines Support various Trade and Customs projects including developing internal dashboards, metrics reporting, as well as assist with compilation of import and export documentation and reports for multiple duty drawback programs and annual reconciliation filing Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of relevant trade compliance experience. Experience working with U.S. Customs brokers and import brokerage processes. Hands-on experience with HTS/HTSUS classification and Country of Origin determinations. Experience with PGA requirements, Free Trade Agreements/USMCA, valuation, Incoterms, and U.S. import compliance. Experience supporting trade compliance within a manufacturer, importer, multinational organization, or similar environment. What Will Put You Ahead Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) experience. SAP GTS and/or SAP ECC experience. Duty drawback and reconciliation experience. Schedule B and ECCN classification experience. Professional Trade & Customs certification or U.S. Customs Broker License. Trade compliance experience within a multinational manufacturing environment. For this role, we anticipate paying $85,000 - $105,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here . Who We Are As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ). In order to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, this position requires applicants to either provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or be eligible to receive an export authorization (a license) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. #LI-MA1 Apply now Share Email Facebook X LinkedIn