Trade Compliance Analyst

Who We Are

Formerra is a preeminent distributor of engineered materials, connecting the world's leading polymer producers with thousands of OEMs and brand owners across healthcare, consumer, industrial, and mobility markets. Powered by technical and commercial expertise, it brings a distinctive combination of portfolio depth, supply chain strength, industry knowledge, service, leading ecommerce capabilities, and ingenuity. The experienced Formerra team helps customers across multiple industries to design, select, process, and develop products in new and better ways – driving improved performance, productivity, reliability, and sustainability. To learn more, visit

Formerra leads in the market with the following key capabilities:

• Problem-solving mindset, based on ingenuity and backed by a skilled and experienced commercial team that brings differentiated insights across markets including healthcare, consumer, industrial and mobility
• Expansive material portfolio, including engineering thermoplastics and traditional polymers across leading material brands
• Integrated, long-standing relationships with leading, global suppliers
• Unparalleled and highly specialized technical, processing, and design support
• Regulatory-compliant material support and expertise

P osition Overview

The Trade Compliance Analyst is responsible for managing trade compliance elements of import and export operations for the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. The position will focus on classification of manufactured and purchased projects while maintaining responsibility for the Formerra United States-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement (USMCA) program. The Trade Compliance Analyst will coordinate and aid the Global Trade Compliance Manager in the development, implementation and maintenance of corporate policies and procedures to ensure compliance with worldwide import and export laws and regulations. Some travel may be required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and ensure import and export classification of articles, software, and technology including but not limited to Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), Export Controls, and Country of Origin (COO).
• Manage export controls and licensing as needed.
• Ensure all import and export related activities are in compliance with relevant government import and export regulations and Formerra policies and procedures.
• Manage all aspects of sanctions, embargos and Denied Party screening process and tracking.
• Oversee the Formerra Classification Database and develop automated solutions.
• Maintain import and export files electronically according to applicable government regulations.
• Communicate and collaborate directly with Formerra Sourcing, Finance, Customer Service, Logistics, Product Stewardship, IT, and third party Freight Forwarders/Customs Brokers.
• Lead all aspects of Formerra issued Free Trade Agreement certificates, Long Term Supplier Declarations, Certificates of Origin, and Manufacturer's Affidavits. and other additional export / import documents.
• Identify changes in applicable rules, regulations, standards and related trends in the trade arena that are relevant to the Trade Compliance Program; recommend and implement necessary modifications to policies and procedures.
• Serve as the Trade Compliance Manager back up when necessary.
• Conduct and monitor assigned import/export auditing, track and metric results.
• Manage and supervise Customs Supply Chain Security Programs qualification and certification.
• Manage and create desk level procedures, SOPs and working instructions to reinforce compliance and internal controls for all Trade Compliance and Customs activities.
• Lead audit and review Customs Broker performance including but not limited to: Classification/Determination (HTS), Import/Export Controls and licensing, and Country of Origin (COO) for articles; submission of MX Import and Export clearances.
• Manage report of department KPIs.
• Support as subject matter expert in Trade Compliance related topics.
• Utilize Lean Six Sigma methodology and drive continuous improvement efforts in all aspects of the role.
• Perform other work related large scope projects as assigned by the Trade Compliance Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education Requirements:
  • 4 year degree or equivalent experience in international business, customs and global logistics/freight forwarding.
• Experience Requirements:
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in global logistics/freight forwarding or international business environment and regulatory compliance including import, export, classification (HTSUS), brokerage, customs and compliance.
  • Proven experience in AEO, C-TPAT, or related supply chain security programs.

Work Environment :

• Physical & Social Setting:
  • Hybrid : A mix of office and remote work.
• Work Conditions:
  • Work Hours : Standard business hours

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Disclaimers:

• Legal authorization to work in the specified country is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
• It is the policy of Formerra that all employees are employed at the will of Formerra for an indefinite period and are subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. At the same time, employees may terminate their employment at any time and for any reason.
• Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.
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