Job Description
About the position
Amazon Customs and Trade (ACT) ensures the compliant movement of goods across
international borders, delivering end-to-end trade compliance solutions that
power Amazon's global supply chain. We're looking for an analytically minded,
detail-oriented Trade Compliance Analyst to help ensure every cross-border
transaction meets global regulatory requirements — and to help us raise the bar
on how Amazon approaches international trade.
Your day will be a dynamic blend of strategic analysis and detailed
problem-solving. You'll navigate intricate trade regulations, classify products,
and ensure Amazon's international shipments meet every regulatory requirement
with precision and expertise.
ACT Trade Advisory is a global team of trade compliance professionals dedicated
to enabling Amazon's supply chain through expert regulatory guidance. We operate
at the intersection of policy, operations, and technology — and we're passionate
about building scalable compliance solutions that keep pace with Amazon's
growth.
- Responsibilities
- Classify products under the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and global tariff schedules to ensure accurate duty treatment and regulatory compliance
- Monitor and interpret evolving trade regulations, sanctions, and import/export requirements; assess and communicate operational impact to internal stakeholders
- Maintain working knowledge of partner government agency (PGA) requirements (FDA, USDA, CPSC, EPA, FCC, Fish & Wildlife) and ensure required permits,licenses, and certifications are obtained and documented
- Support administration of free trade agreements (e.g., USMCA) by conducting rules of origin analyses, managing certificates of origin, and identifying dutysavings opportunities
- Screen transactions against restricted and denied party lists; escalate potential violations as required
- Review and audit entry filings, customs documentation, valuation, and country-of-origin determinations for accuracy
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to resolve compliance holds, discrepancies, and regulatory inquiries
- Build and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and compliance controls; develop training materials to strengthen the organization's tradecompliance posture
- Manage and communicate exam, inspection, and hold statuses internally and externally to minimize supply chain disruption
- Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Experience in Trade Compliance and/or Supply Chain industry, i.e. as customs agent/officer, compliance specialist, or customs operations
- Nice-to-haves
- Licensed Customs Broker (LCB)
- Customs Compliance Specialist (CCS) certification
- Experience with partner government agency requirements (FDA, USDA, CPSC, or similar)
- Familiarity with free trade agreement administration and rules of origin analysis
- Experience with denied party screening tools or trade compliance software
- Benefits
- health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
- 401(k) matching
- paid time off
- parental leave
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