Sr. Global Trade Compliance Analyst

At Lakeland Industries, our number one priority is creating protective garments that protect people from fire, hazardous chemicals, and diseases, throughout the world. We design and manufacture a wide variety of technologically advanced protective clothing for workers in a number of industries in which hazardous materials must be handled. Lakeland Industries' products have established and maintained a global reputation for overall quality and are recognized as the field's gold standard.

Lakeland is currently actively recruiting for 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.  As Sr. Global Trade Compliance Analyst, you will ensure 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 we effectively analyze risks and manage international trade.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor geopolitical trends and their implications for trade policies
• Collaborate with Logistics, Finance, Customer Service, and Sales to optimize compliance processes
• Foster strong relationships with customs brokers while ensuring regulatory adherence
• Conduct comprehensive market research to enhance trade initiatives and assess policy effectiveness
• Develop and manage tariff databases and provide ongoing compliance training for team members
• Classify Lakeland's products via the Harmonized Tariff Schedule for continued compliance
• Screen transactions against Sanction Party Lists to mitigate risks
• Generate commercial documents that fulfill regulatory requirements
• Oversee daily trade compliance operations across the US and Canada, ensuring timely clearance with customs brokers and freight forwarders 
• Identity and report potential trade compliance violations and contribute to developing training programs
• Ensure adherence to international trade regulations
• Conduct market research to bolster trade initiatives and evaluate the effectiveness of trade strategies
• Establish advanced SOPs to navigate risks and seize opportunities in global markets
• Aid in crafting trade forecasts and projections while applying expertise in free trade agreements and rules of origin
• Analyze trade tariffs and duties for optimization
• Provide training and ongoing support to team members while keeping abreast of industry trends and best practices

BENEFITS include:

• Immediate eligibility for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company Match
• Additional insurances available include Life, Disability, Critical Care, and Accident
• Paid Vacation and Personal time
• Paid Company Holidays
• EAP

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Skilled in ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Expertise in Microsoft Suite and advanced Excel skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while promoting a culture of respect and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teams
• Independent decision-making skills
• 7 -10 years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree