Trade Compliance Analyst Lead (Hybrid)

Lakeshore Learning Materials • Carson, CA

6d • $82,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Trade Compliance Analyst Lead to join our team. In this role, you will serve as a senior subject-matter expert ensuring that Lakeshore’s global import and export activities meet all applicable U.S. and international trade regulations. This role provides advanced classification expertise, leads complex cross-functional projects and drives continuous improvement in compliance processes, reporting and controls. The Lead Trade Compliance Analyst acts as the primary liaison between internal teams, customs brokers and regulatory agencies, providing timely guidance, managing escalations, and supporting strategic decision-making through data analysis and risk assessments. The position requires operating with a high degree of independence, as the successful candidate will influence key stakeholders and strengthen organizational compliance maturity while helping to shape policies, procedures and standards that safeguard Lakeshore’s supply chain integrity. Applicants should have at least five years of import/export experience for an import broker or a medium to large corporation. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems using multiple data sources. A day on the job looks like this: Classifying and identifying goods using the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and related regulatory standards while maintaining awareness of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) updates, proposed changes and regulatory notices Leading cross-functional projects and partnering with stakeholders to identify opportunities, implement solutions, support process optimization and appropriately escalate issues Acting as the primary point of contact, managing shipment statuses and documentation for internal teams with specialized monitoring, reporting or compliance needs Conducting thorough audits on customs entry declarations and maintaining a standard percentage of ongoing audits to ensure compliance and process improvement Partnering with senior leadership in the development, administration and enforcement of policies and procedures to enhance compliance levels for both imports and exports Updating HTS classifications as changes are implemented by the CBP and as rulings are issued for imported products Preparing and analyzing trade compliance data and creating reports to track key performance indicators, supporting data-driven decision-making Identifying and resolving customs clearance delays and compliance issues by working directly with customs brokers and relevant internal teams to ensure smooth processing, escalating issues when necessary Managing and maintaining recordkeeping for customs entry declaration, U.S. Antidumping and Countervailing Duties and other government agency requirements Monitoring and ensuring compliance with export controls, economic sanctions and country-specific import/export requirements for exported product

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of import/export experience for an import broker or a medium to large corporation
• 2+ years of experience in a similar position
• 2+ years of experience managing projects
• In-depth import/export knowledge, including a deep understanding of U.S. Customs regulations, HTS classifications, import duties, tariff engineering, AD/CVD regulations, PGA requirements plus export controls and economic sanctions
• Intermediate Excel and data analysis skills (advanced skills are a plus)
• Proficiency with core Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint
• Ability to collaborate productively with individuals from diverse perspectives and backgrounds, fostering a “One Lakeshore” approach
• Ability to apply best practices and interpret internal/external business challenges to recommend improvements
• Demonstrated accountability for driving outcomes independently with minimal direction
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems using multiple data sources
• Ability to take a new perspective on existing solutions and apply sound judgment in ambiguous situations
• Ability to independently evaluate options and recommend strategic or operational solutions
• Proven ability to influence outcomes across a range of key stakeholders, operational, project or service activities within broad guidelines or policies, with accountability for achieving defined objectives
• Strong ability to explain difficult or sensitive information clearly when communicating with diverse audiences and influencing others to adopt a point of view
• Takes initiative to learn, practice and apply new knowledge and skills

Nice To Haves

• U.S. Customs Broker’s license is a plus
• Intermediate Excel and data analysis skills (advanced skills are a plus)

Responsibilities

• Classifying and identifying goods using the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and related regulatory standards while maintaining awareness of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) updates, proposed changes and regulatory notices
• Leading cross-functional projects and partnering with stakeholders to identify opportunities, implement solutions, support process optimization and appropriately escalate issues
• Acting as the primary point of contact, managing shipment statuses and documentation for internal teams with specialized monitoring, reporting or compliance needs
• Conducting thorough audits on customs entry declarations and maintaining a standard percentage of ongoing audits to ensure compliance and process improvement
• Partnering with senior leadership in the development, administration and enforcement of policies and procedures to enhance compliance levels for both imports and exports
• Updating HTS classifications as changes are implemented by the CBP and as rulings are issued for imported products
• Preparing and analyzing trade compliance data and creating reports to track key performance indicators, supporting data-driven decision-making
• Identifying and resolving customs clearance delays and compliance issues by working directly with customs brokers and relevant internal teams to ensure smooth processing, escalating issues when necessary
• Managing and maintaining recordkeeping for customs entry declaration, U.S. Antidumping and Countervailing Duties and other government agency requirements
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with export controls, economic sanctions and country-specific import/export requirements for exported product

Benefits

• Bonus eligible
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees’ children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level