This role in summary

Whirlpool is seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Senior Analyst, Trade Compliance.  This role will be based onsite in Benton Harbor, MI and reports to the Sr. Manager Trade Compliance.

Your responsibilities will include

• Oversight of daily border clearance with Brokers & junior team members
• Assignment of Harmonized Tariff Codes (HTS) & approve assignments of analysts
• Free Trade Agreement Qualification
• Foreign Trade Zone operational oversight  to include audits of entry clearance
• Data Management and management of special Customs processes (e.g. Valuation Reconciliation)
• Support accurate financial reporting (Outlook, P4G, Profit Planning, Financial Close)
• 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
• Engage with Procurement commodity teams, as well as process partners in Supply Chain, Government Relations and Engineering with reporting requirements to Sr Leadership
• 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
• Maintenance of Whirlpool’s status in US Customs programs including C-TPAT program to maintain “best in class” supply chain security practices with heightened security and awareness throughout the supply chain for the shipment of finished goods, components, and service parts

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years of experience in Trade Compliance including tariff classification, duty assessment, valuation, foreign trade zones and/or country of origin determination

Preferred skills and experiences

• Licensed Customs Broker
• Proficiency in Trade Compliance Software & Tools
• Knowledge of Audit and Enforcement Practices
• Knowledge of SAP
• Experience in the broader supply chain and/or Procurement a plus
• Individual should be adaptable to a fast paced and demanding environment
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functional and lead process partners towards a common goal
• Use problem solving skills to find new and creative ways for process improvement and cost reduction
• Detail oriented, but also able to see the "big picture" 

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What we offer

Generous benefits package, 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).

Additional information

Our 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.