Trade Compliance Analyst II

Job Title: Trade Compliance Analyst II

Job Location: Brecksville, Ohio

Job type: Full-Time

Type of role: Hybrid

About Lubrizol  
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.   

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as a Trade Compliance Analyst II

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the chemical industry and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

What You'll Do:

As a Trade Compliance Analyst II, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, accountable for maintaining our right to operate by ensuring compliance with trade regulations and deploying trade programs that maintain or improve our competitive advantage You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. This role works closely with internal parties including the trade compliance, master data center of excellence, other supply chain departments, and Information Technology. This role reports to the Regional Trade Compliance Manager and may have opportunity to act as project lead.    

What We're Looking For:

• Act as regulatory lead for a country within the region by reviewing and interpreting new regulations and recommending a course of action to remain compliant.
• Support other team members with questions and problem-solving regarding import regulations and processes.
• Act as lead for self-audits and internal audits including identifying and implementing corrective action.
• Responsible for annual regional free trade campaign including preference analysis in Global Trade Services (GTS) module of SAP, issuing certificates to internal and external customers, and responding to inquiries.
• Analyze and review reports prepared for payment, month end closing, and other periodic reporting. Implementing automated solutions where possible.
• Lead the implementation of identified trade opportunities (duty drawback, bonded warehouses, duty suspension, etc.)
• Evaluate and release SAP holds for moderate/high complexity system controls. Assist with the implementation of new SAP controls by working with IT and management.

Skills That Make a Difference:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Logistics/Supply Chain, or other related fields.
• Experience in compliance, supply chain, or related field.

• Demonstrated proficiency in processing import shipments accurately and efficiently.
• Experience supporting impact assessments and implementing low complexity solutions.
• Strong knowledge of regional free trade agreement regulations including reading and interpreting rules of origin.
• Experience with various analytical tools and techniques including knowledge of Lubrizol reporting tools.
• Able to analyze required information for audits and assess compliance with regulations. Ability to identify issues and root cause.
• Strong knowledge of Lubrizol systems and trade networks, attention to detail with a holistic mindset, strong project management skills. APCIS CPIM certification or equivalent preferred.
• Strong knowledge of regional trade regulations and attention to detail.

Considered a Plus:

• Customs Broker License
• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS)

Perks and Rewards That Inspire:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401k Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
• Competitive medical, dental and vision offerings
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave

Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together! 

It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers and communities. 

We work with a relentless commitment to operate safely and responsibly, keeping safety, sustainability, ethics, and compliance at the forefront of everything we do. The well-being of our employees, customers and communities is paramount to our culture and in the way we approach our work.

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. 

More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic. 

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