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Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC is hiring a Senior Trade Compliance Analyst. This role requires managing compliance initiatives for diverse product lines by classifying goods, collaborating with internal teams and customs brokers, and ensuring adherence to U.S. Customs regulations and export controls. The analyst will also lead audits, support process improvements, and maintain detailed trade compliance records.

Highlights

Classify goods using the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and stay updated on CBP regulations.
Lead cross-functional projects to optimize trade compliance processes and address complex issues.
Serve as primary contact for shipment status, documentation, and specialized compliance monitoring.
Conduct audits of customs declarations to ensure compliance and drive improvements.
Maintain records for customs entries, antidumping duties, and government requirements.
Manage export controls, economic sanctions, and country-specific import/export rules.
Extensive experience required with ACE system, import/export regulations, and HTS classifications.
Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, 4+ years import/export experience, and strong advanced Excel skills.
Compensation range between $70,500 and $95,500 annually, plus bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits.
Works closely with internal departments, customs brokers, and stakeholders within SCM-Transportation and Trade Compliance division.

Senior Trade Compliance Analyst (Hybrid) Full Description

Company Description

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60 retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Senior Trade Compliance Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will drive compliance initiatives for our varied product lines and navigate the complexities of international regulations, classifications and global operations. The position requires close collaboration with in-house experts, customs brokers and internal departments to ensure visibility, accountability and efficient processes. Applicants should have extensive experience with the ACE system. The ideal candidate also possesses a strong sense of urgency, the ability to strategize solutions under deadline pressure, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

A day on the job looks like this:

Classifying and identifying goods using the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and related regulatory standards while staying current on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) updates, proposed changes and regulatory notices
Owning and supporting cross-functional projects with minimal guidance, partnering with stakeholders to identify opportunities, implement solutions, support process optimization and appropriately escalate complex issues
Acting as the primary point of contact for internal teams, managing shipment statuses and documentation for specialized monitoring, reporting or compliance needs
Conducting thorough audits of customs entry declarations and maintain an ongoing percentage of required audits to ensure compliance and drive process improvement
Supporting the development, administration and enforcement of policies and procedures that strengthen compliance levels for both imports and exports
Updating HTS classifications as changes are implemented by the CBP and as rulings are issued for imported products
Preparing and analyzing trade compliance data and creating reports to track key performance indicators, supporting data-driven decision-making
Identifying and resolving customs clearance delays and compliance issues by working directly with customs brokers and relevant internal teams to ensure smooth processing
Managing and maintaining recordkeeping for customs entry declaration, U.S. Antidumping and Countervailing Duties and other government agency requirements
Monitoring and ensuring compliance with export controls, economic sanctions and country-specific import/export requirements for exported product

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s degree
4+ years of import/export experience working for an import broker or a medium to large corporation
4+ years of experience in the field
2+ years of experience working in a similar position minimum
1+ year of experience managing people/projects minimum
U.S. Customs Broker License is a plus
Broad import/export knowledge, including a deep understanding of U.S. Customs regulations, HTS classifications, import duties, tariff engineering, ADD/CVD regulations, PGA requirements, plus export controls and economic sanctions
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
Strategic thinker with superb analytical and problem-solving skills
Self-starter with excellent project management and leadership skills
Ability to collaborate across all areas of the business
Sound judgment in routine, day-to-day decision-making with limited support from a manager
Ability to assess problems from multiple angles and evaluate the potential implications of different solutions
Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to provide concise updates tailored to the audience
Active listening skills with the ability to respond openly and adjust content and delivery as needed
Ability to work productively with individuals from diverse perspectives and backgrounds, supporting a “One Lakeshore” approach
Consistent delivery of results under limited guidance with strong ownership of assigned work
Determination in overcoming obstacles and setbacks
Willingness to learn from mistakes and adapt while taking initiative to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills
Ability to learn quickly when facing new situations and continuously seek improvement

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain!

At Lakeshore, we pay local market wages for employees that reside within Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

For this position, new employees joining Lakeshore who live within Los Angeles and Orange Counties are typically brought into the organization at a salary rate between $70,500-$95,500 depending on relevant experience & skillset.

This range is indicative of projected hiring range. The annual base compensation will take into account each candidate's relevant experience, location, and skillset.

Bonus eligible
Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
On-site preschool for our employees’ children
On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
Generous employee discount
Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.

To learn about how we collect and use Applicant information, please visit our Employee/Applicant Privacy Policy.

Lakeshore is an E-Verify employer. We use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Please see the E-Verify Participation Poster and Know Your Rights Poster in English and Spanish for more information. INDRLL1

Original Job Description

Company Description

Job Description

A day on the job looks like this:

Classifying and identifying goods using the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and related regulatory standards while staying current on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) updates, proposed changes and regulatory notices
Owning and supporting cross-functional projects with minimal guidance, partnering with stakeholders to identify opportunities, implement solutions, support process optimization and appropriately escalate complex issues
Acting as the primary point of contact for internal teams, managing shipment statuses and documentation for specialized monitoring, reporting or compliance needs
Conducting thorough audits of customs entry declarations and maintain an ongoing percentage of required audits to ensure compliance and drive process improvement
Supporting the development, administration and enforcement of policies and procedures that strengthen compliance levels for both imports and exports
Updating HTS classifications as changes are implemented by the CBP and as rulings are issued for imported products
Preparing and analyzing trade compliance data and creating reports to track key performance indicators, supporting data-driven decision-making
Identifying and resolving customs clearance delays and compliance issues by working directly with customs brokers and relevant internal teams to ensure smooth processing
Managing and maintaining recordkeeping for customs entry declaration, U.S. Antidumping and Countervailing Duties and other government agency requirements
Monitoring and ensuring compliance with export controls, economic sanctions and country-specific import/export requirements for exported product

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s degree
4+ years of import/export experience working for an import broker or a medium to large corporation
4+ years of experience in the field
2+ years of experience working in a similar position minimum
1+ year of experience managing people/projects minimum
U.S. Customs Broker License is a plus
Broad import/export knowledge, including a deep understanding of U.S. Customs regulations, HTS classifications, import duties, tariff engineering, ADD/CVD regulations, PGA requirements, plus export controls and economic sanctions
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
Strategic thinker with superb analytical and problem-solving skills
Self-starter with excellent project management and leadership skills
Ability to collaborate across all areas of the business
Sound judgment in routine, day-to-day decision-making with limited support from a manager
Ability to assess problems from multiple angles and evaluate the potential implications of different solutions
Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to provide concise updates tailored to the audience
Active listening skills with the ability to respond openly and adjust content and delivery as needed
Ability to work productively with individuals from diverse perspectives and backgrounds, supporting a “One Lakeshore” approach
Consistent delivery of results under limited guidance with strong ownership of assigned work
Determination in overcoming obstacles and setbacks
Willingness to learn from mistakes and adapt while taking initiative to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills
Ability to learn quickly when facing new situations and continuously seek improvement

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain!

At Lakeshore, we pay local market wages for employees that reside within Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

This range is indicative of projected hiring range. The annual base compensation will take into account each candidate's relevant experience, location, and skillset.

Bonus eligible
Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
On-site preschool for our employees’ children
On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
Generous employee discount
Casual dress…and we really mean it

To learn about how we collect and use Applicant information, please visit our Employee/Applicant Privacy Policy.

Lakeshore is an E-Verify employer. We use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Please see the E-Verify Participation Poster and Know Your Rights Poster in English and Spanish for more information. INDRLL1

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