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Trade Compliance & Logistics Analyst

BorgWarner · Dixon, IL · $70,400–$96,800 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you found a costly mistake on a bill of lading or commercial invoice before it caused a problem.

What they are checking: Whether they review shipping documents closely, since small errors lead to holds, fines or wrong duty payments.

You partner with PC&L, Finance, Purchasing and outside forwarders. Tell me about a time you had to get several groups aligned on a shipment.

What they are checking: Whether they can coordinate across functions and outside partners when each one owns a piece of the move.

What would you do

During an ACH audit review you find shipments with the wrong Importer of Record. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they correct errors through proper channels and look for why they happened, rather than quietly patching them.

Engineering wants a part shipped tomorrow, but you're not sure of its country of origin. How do you handle the pressure?

What they are checking: Whether they hold firm on compliance basics while finding a fast, legitimate way to answer the question.

How would you go about cutting freight costs without hurting delivery performance?

What they are checking: Whether they can analyze lanes, carriers and consolidation in a way that saves money without creating service failures.

About the work

A new program brings in parts that aren't covered by existing HTS classifications. How would you work with the Global Trade Solution Provider to get them classified?

What they are checking: Whether they know classification affects duty and compliance, and can supply the technical details a classifier needs.

How do you keep inventory records for a foreign trade zone accurate enough to satisfy CBP?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that every zone admission and transfer must be documented, or the company faces penalties.

Walk me through what USMCA qualification requires and how you'd manage certificates for customers who ask for them.

What they are checking: Whether they understand origin rules and the paperwork customers need to claim reduced duty.

What does C-TPAT compliance look like at the plant level, and how would you support it?

What they are checking: Whether they understand supply chain security practices and the documentation needed to keep certification.

How do you track duties paid and make sure the company gets reimbursed or recovers what it's owed?

What they are checking: Whether they see duty tracking as real money and know how drawback or recovery processes work.

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The full job description

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The Trade Compliance & Logistics Analyst supports domestic and international freight operations by managing freight execution, compliance activities, cost controls, and carrier coordination. This role partners closely with PC&L, Engineering, Finance, Sales, Purchasing, and external freight forwarders to ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective freight movement, tracking duties and reimbursement while supporting customer and regulatory requirements. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES: Trade Compliance • Coordinate HTS classification support for new programs and items outside the normal scope in partnership with Global Trade Solution Provider. • Support C-TPAT compliance activities and related documentation. • Coordinate USMCA data, certificate distribution, and customer requirements with Global Trade Solution Provider. • Maintain accurate records of all inventory movements into and out of the zone in full compliance with CBP requirements. • Ensure regulatory compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) by governing documentation for all inbound and outbound zone transfers • Manage country-of-origin declarations and foreign trade correspondence. • Support U.S. Customs ACH audit reviews, including coding validation and correction of invalid Importer of Record assignments. • Review shipping documents, including bills of lading, commercial invoices, and customs paperwork, for accuracy and completeness. • Maintain organized customs documentation and support audits of supplier and broker records. • Escalate identified compliance concerns to management in a timely manner. Freight Operations and Carrier Management • Provide daily inbound and outbound freight support to maintain uninterrupted material and product flow. • Recommend lanes, service levels, carriers, and consolidation opportunities that support operational and cost objectives. • Provide freight-cost estimates for new supply chains in collaboration with international freight forwarders. • Coordinate customs requirements, shipping documentation, freight transfers, and logistics setup for new products. • Administer premium-freight logs and participate in escalation calls with freight forwarders. • Research and resolve lost, delayed, or otherwise disrupted shipments. • Support carrier pricing discussions and cost-saving opportunities. • Work with the transportation team and 4PL provider to resolve freight-management issues. Cost Management and Financial Administration • Analyze international freight costs, service levels, and rates to reduce total acquisition cost. • Review and process freight invoices through U.S. Bank systems, including non-compliance review, approval, and dispute resolution. • Prepare weekly and monthly reports for Finance, including GL account assignments, P&L input review, duties, freight costs, and audit findings. • Partner with Accounting to establish freight budgets and review monthly invoice accuracy. • Manage freight claims and track duties paid, including support for customer recovery submissions. • Track and report premium-freight costs in accordance with IATF 16949 requirements. Inventory and Cross-Functional Support • Approve shipment authorization for international ex-works suppliers. • Evaluate supply-chain constraints and identify opportunities to reduce freight cost, inventory, delivery lot sizes, and manual effort. • Establish release methods for Kanban items with a focus on automation and process efficiency. • Provide MRP and Purchasing teams with feedback regarding supplier performance and supply issues. • Provide freight data and support to Finance, Purchasing, Engineering, and other functional teams, including supplier engagement. • Participate in the North America Freight Team and support continuous-improvement initiatives. Safety and other General Responsibilities • Follow health, safety, environmental, PPE, housekeeping, and plant code-of-conduct requirements. • Attend required safety and health training and support consistent application of established procedures. • Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Logistics, or a related field • 3+ years of experience in international trade operations, customs, or supply chain compliance role • Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) preferred • Experience working with global team, Freight forwarder and 4PL (4th party provider) • Ability to travel 5-10% KEY JOB SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: • Working knowledge of customs regulations, HTS classification, country of origin, USMCA, C-TPAT, and international freight processes. • Proficiency in data analysis and Microsoft Excel; advanced Microsoft Office skills preferred. • Experience with ERP systems; SAP or Oracle experience preferred. • Ability to interpret shipping and customs documents with strong attention to detail and accuracy. • Clear written and verbal communication skills for internal and external stakeholders. • Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow standard procedures, and resolve issues in a fast-paced environment. 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