Trade Compliance Analyst
Whirlpool, Inc., Benton Harbor, MI, United States
## Trade Compliance AnalystBenton Harbor,Michigan,USA## **This role in summary**Whirlpool is looking for a qualified candidate for the role of
**Analyst, Trade Compliance** role is based in Benton Harbor, MI onsite 5 days a week
and reports to the Senior Manager Trade Compliance.The Analyst for 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 Analyst will also guide both internal team members and external partners responsible for 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)* 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* 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*** Bachelor's Degree* 3+ months of experience with data management or project management## **Preferred skills and experiences*** Licensed Customs Broker* Proficiency in Trade Compliance Software & Tools* Knowledge of Audit and Enforcement Practices* Knowledge of SAP* Excellent Communication Skills* Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills* Strong proficiency in the Google suite of tools & Microsoft Suite of tools* Project Management Experience## **What we offer**, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).Whirlpool’s Ways of WorkingOur goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day.
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.Years of experience2-44-88+* Less than 2 years* 2 - 4 years* 4 - 8 years* 8+ yearsTop skillsAuditingCritical ThinkingCorrective ActionCompliance AuditingCAPABusiness UnitsBusiness TransformationBusiness AdministrationBillingBackup and RecoveryData 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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**Analyst, Trade Compliance** role is based in Benton Harbor, MI onsite 5 days a week
and reports to the Senior Manager Trade Compliance.The Analyst for 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 Analyst will also guide both internal team members and external partners responsible for 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)* 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* 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*** Bachelor's Degree* 3+ months of experience with data management or project management## **Preferred skills and experiences*** Licensed Customs Broker* Proficiency in Trade Compliance Software & Tools* Knowledge of Audit and Enforcement Practices* Knowledge of SAP* Excellent Communication Skills* Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills* Strong proficiency in the Google suite of tools & Microsoft Suite of tools* Project Management Experience## **What we offer**, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).Whirlpool’s Ways of WorkingOur goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day.
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.Years of experience2-44-88+* Less than 2 years* 2 - 4 years* 4 - 8 years* 8+ yearsTop skillsAuditingCritical ThinkingCorrective ActionCompliance AuditingCAPABusiness UnitsBusiness TransformationBusiness AdministrationBillingBackup and RecoveryData 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.
We use matching algorithms to recommend positions to you or to highlight your application for recruiters with open positions suited to your skills. However, you are free to manually search and apply for all available positions.
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