Edtech.com's Summary

Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC is hiring a Trade Compliance Analyst Lead. The role involves ensuring the company’s global import and export activities comply with U.S. and international trade regulations, leading cross-functional projects, managing customs processes, and driving continuous improvement in compliance and reporting.

Highlights

Lead classification of goods using the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and maintain compliance with Customs updates
Manage shipment statuses and documentation while acting as primary liaison with internal teams and customs brokers
Conduct audits on customs entry declarations and support process improvement initiatives
Develop and enforce import/export compliance policies and procedures in partnership with senior leadership
Prepare and analyze trade compliance data to support risk assessments and decision-making
Monitor export controls, economic sanctions, and country-specific requirements
Five-plus years of import/export experience with an import broker or medium to large corporation required
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and intermediate Excel/data analysis skills
Bachelor’s degree required; U.S. Customs Broker’s license is a plus
Salary range between $82,000 and $115,000, bonus eligible, with comprehensive benefits including 401(k), paid parental leave, and on-site facilities

Trade Compliance Analyst Lead (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, over 50 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 Trade Compliance Analyst Lead to join our team. In this role, you will serve as a senior subject-matter expert ensuring that Lakeshore’s global import and export activities meet all applicable U.S. and international trade regulations. This role provides advanced classification expertise, leads complex cross-functional projects and drives continuous improvement in compliance processes, reporting and controls. The Lead Trade Compliance Analyst acts as the primary liaison between internal teams, customs brokers and regulatory agencies, providing timely guidance, managing escalations, and supporting strategic decision-making through data analysis and risk assessments. The position requires operating with a high degree of independence, as the successful candidate will influence key stakeholders and strengthen organizational compliance maturity while helping to shape policies, procedures and standards that safeguard Lakeshore’s supply chain integrity. Applicants should have at least five years of import/export experience for an import broker or a medium to large corporation. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems using multiple data sources.

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 maintaining awareness of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) updates, proposed changes and regulatory notices
Leading cross-functional projects and partnering with stakeholders to identify opportunities, implement solutions, support process optimization and appropriately escalate issues
Acting as the primary point of contact, managing shipment statuses and documentation for internal teams with specialized monitoring, reporting or compliance needs
Conducting thorough audits on customs entry declarations and maintaining a standard percentage of ongoing audits to ensure compliance and process improvement
Partnering with senior leadership in the development, administration and enforcement of policies and procedures to enhance 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, escalating issues when necessary
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
U.S. Customs Broker’s license is a plus
5+ years of import/export experience for an import broker or a medium to large corporation
2+ years of experience in a similar position
2+ years of experience managing projects
In-depth import/export knowledge, including a deep understanding of U.S. Customs regulations, HTS classifications, import duties, tariff engineering, AD/CVD regulations, PGA requirements plus export controls and economic sanctions
Intermediate Excel and data analysis skills (advanced skills are a plus)
Proficiency with core Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint
Ability to collaborate productively with individuals from diverse perspectives and backgrounds, fostering a “One Lakeshore” approach
Ability to apply best practices and interpret internal/external business challenges to recommend improvements
Demonstrated accountability for driving outcomes independently with minimal direction
Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems using multiple data sources
Ability to take a new perspective on existing solutions and apply sound judgment in ambiguous situations
Ability to independently evaluate options and recommend strategic or operational solutions
Proven ability to influence outcomes across a range of key stakeholders, operational, project or service activities within broad guidelines or policies, with accountability for achieving defined objectives
Strong ability to explain difficult or sensitive information clearly when communicating with diverse audiences and influencing others to adopt a point of view
Takes initiative to learn, practice and apply new knowledge and skills

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 $82,000-$115,000 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 maintaining awareness of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) updates, proposed changes and regulatory notices
Leading cross-functional projects and partnering with stakeholders to identify opportunities, implement solutions, support process optimization and appropriately escalate issues
Acting as the primary point of contact, managing shipment statuses and documentation for internal teams with specialized monitoring, reporting or compliance needs
Conducting thorough audits on customs entry declarations and maintaining a standard percentage of ongoing audits to ensure compliance and process improvement
Partnering with senior leadership in the development, administration and enforcement of policies and procedures to enhance 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, escalating issues when necessary
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
U.S. Customs Broker’s license is a plus
5+ years of import/export experience for an import broker or a medium to large corporation
2+ years of experience in a similar position
2+ years of experience managing projects
In-depth import/export knowledge, including a deep understanding of U.S. Customs regulations, HTS classifications, import duties, tariff engineering, AD/CVD regulations, PGA requirements plus export controls and economic sanctions
Intermediate Excel and data analysis skills (advanced skills are a plus)
Proficiency with core Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint
Ability to collaborate productively with individuals from diverse perspectives and backgrounds, fostering a “One Lakeshore” approach
Ability to apply best practices and interpret internal/external business challenges to recommend improvements
Demonstrated accountability for driving outcomes independently with minimal direction
Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems using multiple data sources
Ability to take a new perspective on existing solutions and apply sound judgment in ambiguous situations
Ability to independently evaluate options and recommend strategic or operational solutions
Proven ability to influence outcomes across a range of key stakeholders, operational, project or service activities within broad guidelines or policies, with accountability for achieving defined objectives
Strong ability to explain difficult or sensitive information clearly when communicating with diverse audiences and influencing others to adopt a point of view
Takes initiative to learn, practice and apply new knowledge and skills

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

Let me find your next job.

Thanks - you're signed up.

Trade Compliance Analyst Lead (Hybrid)

Edtech.com's Summary

Trade Compliance Analyst Lead (Hybrid) Full Description

Privacy and Security Compliance Specialist

Assistant Vice President for Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance

State and Federal Compliance Analyst

Purdue Global Title IV Administrator and Compliance Director (Remote)

Athletic Compliance Coordinator - 528855