• Senior Trade Analyst

    Livingston International (MI)


    Senior Trade 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 Type: Full Time

    JOB SUMMARY

    Responsible for performing trade-related functions in accordance with client’s scope of work residing within Livingston International’s Global Trade Management functions. This role is primarily focused on creating thorough, compliant, and detailed HS classifications. Work in conjunction with the direct management, functional or client teams, and external parties as necessary to meet and exceed client deliverables. This is a remote role and must be able to work 8:00-5:00 p.m. EST.

    KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Utilize Trade Applications & Software to analyze import and/or export data to perform detailed HS Classification

    + Monitor and adhere to changing priorities as required by the Client(s), Customs and other regulatory bodies, and management

    + Interact with internal and external parties including other Livingston employees, clients, brokers, freight forwarders and carriers

    + Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues

    + Respond to inquiries from customers, brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, US Customs and other regulatory bodies

    + Audit Trade Analyst work for quality and compliance

    + Develop and deliver desk side training to Trade Analysts

    + Contribute to process development and improvement

    + Assist Manager in daily workflow oversight and management

    + Adhere to established policies and procedures

    + Perform other related duties as assigned by management

    KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

    + + A developed level of subject matter expertise in at least one of the following areas: Import HS Classification or Export ECCN Classification

    + Firm understanding of the meaning and application of the following:

    + GRIs

    + Section and Chapter Notes

    + Customs Rulings

    + Explanatory Notes

    + Superior communication skills, both written and oral

    + Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

    + The ability to analyze and solve problems quickly

    + Excellent customer service skills

    + The ability to set and manage priorities to meet all deadlines

    + A positive and flexible attitude is required

     

    WORK EXPERIENCE – MINIMUM REQUIRED

     

    3 years of related experience

    EDUCATION

    Required: High School/GED or equivalent

     

    Preferred: Bachelors Degree or equivalent

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

     

    For Canada: Livingston is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity, respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please advise when submitting your application.