Import Compliance Analyst/Senior Analyst

Overview:
This role is seeking a Senior Import Analyst to support our West Coast–aligned supply chain and manufacturing operations, with a strong focus on U.S. Customs compliance, HTS classification, First-Sale, tariff strategy, and FTA qualification.

Ideally, this analyst will be based near one of these West Coast locations:

California: Santa Clara, Fremont, Sunnyvale, Sunnyvale, Santa Rosa, San Jose, Murrieta, Monrovia, Milmont, Richmond, Tustin, Fremont
Oregon: Eugene, Wilsonville
Colorado: Longmont (Mountain region but aligned operationally with West Coast)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform accurate HTS classifications for components, optics, photonics systems, and finished goods
• Validate country-of-origin, valuation, and duty calculations for imports
• Support First-Sale for Export implementation and documentation
• Analyze tariff impacts and identify duty-savings opportunities
• Manage and validate FTA supplier qualifications
• Audit Customs entries and ensure broker accuracy and PGA compliance
• Conduct restricted-party screenings for import transactions
• Maintain accurate classification, COO, and trade data in internal systems
• Partner with West Coast engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, and logistics teams to gather technical details
• Support continuous improvement of import compliance processes, SOPs, and workflows
• Respond to internal stakeholder inquiries related to U.S. import requirements
• Stay current on CBP regulatory changes, tariff updates, and evolving compliance expectations

Additional Responsibilities (Senior-Level):

• Lead complex HTS classification and valuation projects involving photonics, lasers, semiconductor materials, and advanced technologies
• Develop and support tariff-mitigation strategies and landed-cost modeling
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on U.S. Customs requirements
• Support internal and external audits, risk assessments, and corrective actions
• Mentor junior analysts and strengthen West Coast import compliance practices

Qualifications:

• 4–7+ years of experience in import compliance, U.S. Customs operations, or trade compliance
• Hands-on experience with HTS classification, valuation, First-Sale, Customs regulations, and FTA programs
• Demonstrated ability to lead classification, valuation, tariff mitigation, and supplier-origin initiatives
• Ability to advise stakeholders and manage cross-functional import compliance projects
• U.S. Customs Broker License strongly preferred
• Experience in photonics, lasers, semiconductors, electronics, or high-tech manufacturing preferred
• Experience with SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, Descartes, or similar trade systems
• Bachelor’s degree in international business, supply chain, engineering, law, or related field