Senior Analyst, Trade Compliance
Whirlpool, Inc., Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States, 49022
## Senior Analyst, Trade ComplianceBenton Harbor,Michigan,USA## **The team you will be a part of**The Senior Analyst of Trade Compliance will work as part of the Transportation and Trade Compliance team, collaborating with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. This position is responsible to meet the compliance and operational needs across the organization with a focus on compliance first and then
balancing service and cost. This includes working closely with Whirlpool's internal customers, customs brokers and 3rd party logistics providers to manage the company's inbound and outbound logistics network. Internally, the role requires cross-functional collaboration with government relations, legal and global strategic sourcing and other internal process partners. The Senior Analyst will also guide both internal team members and external partners responsible for trade compliance.## **This role in summary**The Senior Analyst, Trade Compliance role is based in Benton Harbor, MI and reports to the Sr. Manager Trade Compliance.## **Your responsibilities will include*** Assess potential risks related to US tariffs, quotas, and trade agreements in place (i.e.: 301, 232, 201, USMCA, AD/CVD, Canada Surtax…). Support action plan identification with cross-functional teams to mitigate tariffs impact, included but not limited to:
+ Drawback
+ Foreign Trade Zones
+ Analysis of alternate Supply Chain and Trade Compliance strategies
+ First Sale reductions
+ Country of Origin reviews & recommendations* Understand the global impact on Whirlpool regions based on retaliatory actions from other countries.* Engage with Procurement commodity teams, as well as process partners in Supply Chain, Government Relations and Engineering with reporting requirements to Sr Leadership* Support accurate financial reporting (Outlook, P4G, Profit Planning, Financial Close)* Managing the new financial model which identifies deviations to duties & tariffs paid including:
+ Run the model, evaluate and interpret the results
+ Determine where/when to act
+ Determine & implement the course of action* Partner with Engineering and GSS to establish more sustainable and proactive governance programs to ensure new parts or newly sourced parts are fully compliance on Day 1* Drive process improvement on monthly accruals* Establish and drive oversight as we stand up the new Bonded Warehouse or expand FTZ’s* Conduct regular internal audits and assessments of trade compliance practices to identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in compliance with import/export regulations* Contribute to management systems refinement and methods to continually improve governance and data availability* Ensure compliance with all U.S. and Canadian import/export laws, including preparation, review, and submission of accurate customs declarations, shipping documents, responding, and reporting to government agencies (CBP, CBSA, etc.), while keeping abreast of evolving trade regulations.## **Minimum requirements*** 3+ years of experience in Trade Compliance with familiarity/expertise to include tariff classification, duty assessment, valuation, foreign trade zones and/or country of origin determination* Excellent Communication Skills* Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills* Strong proficiency in the Google suite of tools & Microsoft Suite of tools* Project Management Experience* Bachelors Degree## **Preferred skills and experiences*** Licensed Customs Broker* Proficiency in Trade Compliance Software & Tools* Knowledge of Audit and Enforcement Practices* Knowledge of SAP* Experience in the broader supply chain and/or Procurement a plus* Individual should be adaptable to a fast paced and demanding environment* Demonstrated ability to work cross-functional and lead process partners towards a common goal* Use problem solving skills to find new and creative ways for process improvement and cost reduction* Detail oriented, but also able to see the "big picture"Whirlpool’s Ways of WorkingOur goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. While employees in this role work in-person Monday through Friday. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:* Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.* Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.* Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.#LI-NL1Years of experience* Less than 2 years* 2 - 4 years* 4 - 8 years* 8+ yearsTop skillsAuditingAnalysisComplianceAccounting1. Senior Analyst2. Compliance Manager3. Analyst4. Lead Analyst5. Logistics AnalystData Privacy AgreementYou acknowledge you have reviewed our . We will automatically create a candidate profile for you using information in your CV. We may supplement your profile from publicly available business networks, like LinkedIn.
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balancing service and cost. This includes working closely with Whirlpool's internal customers, customs brokers and 3rd party logistics providers to manage the company's inbound and outbound logistics network. Internally, the role requires cross-functional collaboration with government relations, legal and global strategic sourcing and other internal process partners. The Senior Analyst will also guide both internal team members and external partners responsible for trade compliance.## **This role in summary**The Senior Analyst, Trade Compliance role is based in Benton Harbor, MI and reports to the Sr. Manager Trade Compliance.## **Your responsibilities will include*** Assess potential risks related to US tariffs, quotas, and trade agreements in place (i.e.: 301, 232, 201, USMCA, AD/CVD, Canada Surtax…). Support action plan identification with cross-functional teams to mitigate tariffs impact, included but not limited to:
+ Drawback
+ Foreign Trade Zones
+ Analysis of alternate Supply Chain and Trade Compliance strategies
+ First Sale reductions
+ Country of Origin reviews & recommendations* Understand the global impact on Whirlpool regions based on retaliatory actions from other countries.* Engage with Procurement commodity teams, as well as process partners in Supply Chain, Government Relations and Engineering with reporting requirements to Sr Leadership* Support accurate financial reporting (Outlook, P4G, Profit Planning, Financial Close)* Managing the new financial model which identifies deviations to duties & tariffs paid including:
+ Run the model, evaluate and interpret the results
+ Determine where/when to act
+ Determine & implement the course of action* Partner with Engineering and GSS to establish more sustainable and proactive governance programs to ensure new parts or newly sourced parts are fully compliance on Day 1* Drive process improvement on monthly accruals* Establish and drive oversight as we stand up the new Bonded Warehouse or expand FTZ’s* Conduct regular internal audits and assessments of trade compliance practices to identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in compliance with import/export regulations* Contribute to management systems refinement and methods to continually improve governance and data availability* Ensure compliance with all U.S. and Canadian import/export laws, including preparation, review, and submission of accurate customs declarations, shipping documents, responding, and reporting to government agencies (CBP, CBSA, etc.), while keeping abreast of evolving trade regulations.## **Minimum requirements*** 3+ years of experience in Trade Compliance with familiarity/expertise to include tariff classification, duty assessment, valuation, foreign trade zones and/or country of origin determination* Excellent Communication Skills* Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills* Strong proficiency in the Google suite of tools & Microsoft Suite of tools* Project Management Experience* Bachelors Degree## **Preferred skills and experiences*** Licensed Customs Broker* Proficiency in Trade Compliance Software & Tools* Knowledge of Audit and Enforcement Practices* Knowledge of SAP* Experience in the broader supply chain and/or Procurement a plus* Individual should be adaptable to a fast paced and demanding environment* Demonstrated ability to work cross-functional and lead process partners towards a common goal* Use problem solving skills to find new and creative ways for process improvement and cost reduction* Detail oriented, but also able to see the "big picture"Whirlpool’s Ways of WorkingOur goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. While employees in this role work in-person Monday through Friday. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:* Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.* Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.* Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.#LI-NL1Years of experience* Less than 2 years* 2 - 4 years* 4 - 8 years* 8+ yearsTop skillsAuditingAnalysisComplianceAccounting1. Senior Analyst2. Compliance Manager3. Analyst4. Lead Analyst5. Logistics AnalystData Privacy AgreementYou acknowledge you have reviewed our . We will automatically create a candidate profile for you using information in your CV. We may supplement your profile from publicly available business networks, like LinkedIn.
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