Trade Compliance Analyst- Contract L6

Plainfield, Illinois

ACT Consulting, Inc.
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Hello,

ACT Consulting immediately needs a Trade Compliance Analyst with our direct client.

Please take a moment to review the job description. If you are interested, please send a copy of your resume to or contact us at for additional details.

ACT Consulting is a U.S.-owned and operated staffing company that provides our clients with candidates on a national basis for contract, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire engagements. Our clients are mostly Fortune 1000 companies, primarily in the areas of Information Technology, Engineering, Professional Services, Accounting, and Finance.

1. Job Title - Trade Compliance Analyst- Contract L6
2. Years of required experience: 5+ years of experience
3. Bachelor's Degree preferred
Certification in CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) is a plus
Licensed Customs Broker is a plus
Customs
Compliance US and Canada
Handling lots of data for excise tax for finished goods
MS Excel Pivot tables
Global Trade Management (GTM) software is a plus

4. Role Type: Hybrid : 3 days onsite and 2 days remote
5. Hours: 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week, M-F

6. Travel Involved - No business travel

7. Education - Bachelor's degree or Industry Certification in CCS (Certified Customs Specialist)

8. Interview: 2 Rounds Zoom Interview

9. Start: ASAP

Detailed Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Support managing a comprehensive Customs & Excise program and relevant deliverables.

• Accountable for import and excise compliance for both the US and Canada for finished goods, bulk goods, raw materials, and other commodities.

• Facilitate day-to-day activities by ensuring timely execution of reporting and other requirements in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Primarily support the implementation of new US import strategies; must know US customs import laws and procedures.

• Establish excellent working relationships with a variety of stakeholders while working independently to take decisive actions as necessary.

Key Outputs

• Generate reports and analyze relevant data and outputs.

• Collect, review, and organize documentation.

• Support establishing best practices, ensuring ways of working are well documented.

• Benchmark internally; listen to user input to enable efficient, compliant deliverables.

Skills & Experience

• Strong organizational skills

• Attention to detail; self-starter

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel: pivot tables, vlookups)

• Knowledge of SAP; experience with Global Trade Management (GTM) software is a plus

• Undergraduate degree preferred; strong analytical skills required

• Licensed Customs Broker or relevant experience, preferred

Management Responsibility

This role is responsible for building collaborative relationships with internal team and third-party customs brokers. The role has no direct reports.

Manager's Note: Seeking someone with strong analytical skills who can analyze import data and, conduct analysis. Previous data analysis experience preferred.

Thank you.
John Starrs

Date Posted: 03 June 2025
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