Job Description
Global Trade Compliance Analyst
Supply Chain
Company & Position Overview:
Join us at Lakeland Industries, a leading innovator in the PPE sector. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional products and services that enhance our customers' experiences. Our commitment to excellence, teamwork, and customer satisfaction makes us an inspiring place to work. We are currently seeking a dedicated Sr. Global Trade Compliance Analyst to drive our compliance and brokerage processes to new heights.
At Lakeland, we prioritize compliance and integrity in our international trade operations. We ensure that our practices align with regulatory requirements while delivering the highest-quality service to our customers. We will gather and communicate critical data, including HTS analysis, import matrix, and geopolitical trade developments to inform our strategies to all departments. This comprehensive approach will ensure that we effectively analyze risks and manage international trade.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor geopolitical trends and their implications for trade policies
Screen transactions against Sanction Party Lists to mitigate risks
Oversee daily trade compliance operations across the US, Canada, and EU
Foster strong relationships with customs brokers while ensuring regulatory adherence
Develop and manage tariff databases
Aid in crafting trade forecasts and projections while applying expertise in free trade agreements and rules of origin
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Analyze trade tariffs and duties for optimization
- Generate monthly duty reports for quarterly and yearly analysis
Research & Strategy
- Conduct comprehensive market research to enhance trade initiatives and assess policy effectiveness
- Carry out market research to bolster trade initiatives and evaluate the effectiveness of trade strategies
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with logistics, finance, customer service, and sales to optimize compliance processes
Training & Knowledge Sharing
- Provide training and ongoing support to team members while keeping abreast of industry trends and best practices
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Degree in Business, international trade, or economics; equivalent experience is acceptable.
Strong leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving capabilities.
Skilled in ERP systems, especially SAP.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while promoting a culture of respect and continuous improvement.
Independent decision-making capabilities
Strong in Microsoft Suite and advanced Excel
Minimum Education / Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
3-5 years of work experience with 2 years of experience in logistics or compliance
Preferred Education / Experience:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
2 years of global experience
Working Conditions / Equipment:
Ability to sit for extended periods at a desk and/or computer
Willingness to be on call and adaptable to changing work schedules
Occasional access to warehouse and manufacturing areas in both climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled environments
Competence with standard office equipment and software
Travel may be required domestically and internationally as necessary
Top Skills
What We Do
Lakeland Industries Inc. is a multidivisional, publicly-held producer of quality, high-performance protective garments for industry in both domestic and worldwide markets. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Decatur, AL its more than $100 million in sales last year is hard evidence of growth and recognition, factors attributable directly to its ongoing research and development programs.
Lakeland's protective clothing products are proven on-the-job every day, and are specified routinely for workers in the chemical petrochemical, healthcare, automotive, glass, cement, and other industries in which hazardous materials must be handled. These reliable and, therefore, popular lines are widely diversified, yet stand prominently on the common foundation of quality for which the Company is well-known and respected, and to which it continues to pledge its efforts.
Lakeland is proven around the world. Prove it to yourself. Call us today at 1-800-645-9291. Give your people, and your company, the assurance of our Protective Clothing Products
