Trade Compliance Analyst

Birmingham, AL - hybrid

Full-time Role

$70,000 - $75,000 per year

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our client is seeking a Trade Compliance Analyst II to provide expert support and guidance to the Global Sourcing group and business units, ensuring compliance with all applicable US and Canadian government laws and regulations related to international trade activities. Based in Birmingham, AL, this full-time, hybrid position acts as a liaison with government agencies, serves as a subject matter expert on trade and product regulatory issues, and ensures all import and export transactions comply with legal requirements. The analyst will also ensure international shipments conform to business agreements, including freight charges, service levels, and service provider performance. This role requires close coordination with internal departments such as legal, finance, audit, and IT for process development, compliance evaluations, and training. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in trade compliance, product safety regulations, and experience with complex supply chains. No supervisory or budget responsibilities are required.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Support US and Canada branch locations with international trade-related activities
• Research and assess applicability of US and Canadian regulations for business units, including forced labor laws, C-TPAT, FDA, EPA, and other relevant agencies
• Work with Global Sourcing Office and subsidiary procurement teams to ensure product safety compliance at sourcing, procurement, and importation stages
• Ensure products and processes comply with local, state/provincial, and federal requirements
• Develop, implement, and maintain import/export compliance policies, procedures, manuals, and work instructions
• Respond to classification inquiries from business units, customs brokers, and government agencies; research and provide necessary information for import entries
• Provide direction related to ADD/CVD, tariffs, rules of origin, product marking, and qualification of Free Trade Agreements
• Conduct entry audits and support the monitoring and retention of records and documentation for import and export shipments
• Interface with internal and external customers, freight forwarders, customs officers, and other functional areas to ensure coordination and compliance of shipments
• Coordinate with freight forwarders to schedule shipments to meet customer demand
• Create and deliver training as needed on the impact of logistical and regulatory matters to the organization
• Conduct vetting of international customers to ensure corporate export compliance; interpret and apply US and Canadian export controls
• Perform other duties as required

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination
• Strong knowledge of US and Canadian import/export laws and regulations (e.g., C-TPAT, FDA, EPA, Prop 65, OSHA, WHMIS, GHS, DOT, IMDG, IATA, TSCA, VOC, FIFRA, SARA, CPSC, ECCN, ITAR, Restricted Party Screening)
• Experience supporting international trade compliance and product safety regulations
• Familiarity with US Code of Federal Regulations, ACE Portal, CROSS, US HTS, and US Export Rules and Regulations
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills; detail-oriented
• Ability to collaborate and influence without authority across multiple departments
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications required; database and spreadsheet skills preferred
• Ability to learn and utilize various software and information systems
• Self-motivated with strong goal-setting, multitasking, and deadline management abilities
• Experience with complex supply chains and systems preferred
• Bilingual skills a plus
• No supervisory or budget responsibility required

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Our client Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

How to Apply:

Straightforward, easy one-click apply.

MUST INCLUDE: Applications will be accepted until at least November 15, 2026.

About Us:

Calculated Hire is modernizing the professional services and staffing industry. When it comes to building teams, we understand that your organization’s culture is key to its success. We customize solutions to your unique needs through staff augmentation, the design and implementation of advisory services, and workforce transformation with our patented Elevate program.

EEO Statement:

Eight Eleven Group is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.