Job Description

  Trade Analyst  

We provide clarity in a world of trade complexity so that businesses can grow further, faster, smarter. Over 30,000 clients trust us with their customs brokerage, trade consulting, global trade management and freight needs.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for performing varied trade related work residing within Livingston International’s Global Trade Management functions. The ideal candidate may specialize in one or more functional areas such as classification, import/export operations, restricted party screening, special trade programs, reconciliation, post entry and vendor performance management. Open to new graduates who are eager to learn the industry with an analytical mindset. 

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generate corrections to entries based on client and team requests and work within deadlines set by Customs
• Closely monitor corrections made to receive refunds needed from Customs
• Manage and resolve all regulatory errors on behalf of clients.
• Utilize Trade Applications & Software to analyze import and/or export data
• Monitor and adhere to changing priorities as required by the Client(s), US Customs and other regulatory bodies, and management
• Research missing or incomplete forms or information with suppliers, carriers, and the client 
• Respond and address client inquiries and requests Interact with internal and external parties including other Livingston employees, clients, brokers, freight forwarders and carriers
• Contribute to process development and improvement

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Experience in Customs Brokerage, Classification and/or customer service
• Post entry summary claims and/or customs clearance, or other post entry functions preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills
• The ability to identify issues and escalate appropriately
• The ability to set and manage priorities to meet all deadlines
• A basic knowledge of MS Office Suite, specifically with MS Word and MS Excel
• A desire to learn and to be coached toward a Sr. Trade Analyst role
• The ability to work both individually and in a team environment
• A positive and flexible attitude is required.

WORK EXPERIENCE – MINIMUM REQUIRED

No experience required

EDUCATION

Required: High School/GED or equivalent

Preferred: Bachelors Degree or equivalent

COMPETENCIES

Business Acumen and Straight Talk

Accountability

Customer First Focus

Inclusion and Collaboration

Agility

Leading and Developing

We know that women and people of color may be less likely to apply if their professional experience does not exactly match the job description. Livingston is striving to build a culture where differences are celebrated; therefore, if you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply even if your experience may not check every box.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Location: HomeOffice Michigan 

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