Import Compliance Analyst

Date:                                      October 2021

Job Title:                               Import Compliance Analyst

Designation:                         Individual Contributor

Location:                               Ventura, CA

Reports to:                           Import Compliance Manager

General Summary

The Import Compliance Analyst is a key member of the Trade and Customs team, reporting to the Import Compliance Manager.  The Import Compliance Analyst’s role is to support Patagonia’s compliance with U.S. import laws, minimize delivery delays and optimize amount of duty paid to U.S. Customs, within the context of Patagonia’s mission and culture. 

• Classify imported products in accordance with the HTSUS, including proper application of the GRIs, section, chapter & explanatory notes. Develop tools for maintaining consistent classification application. 
• Responsible for day-to-day communications with customs brokers, freight forwarders, vendors, internal teams and related parties to ensure entries are filed correctly, timely, and accurately. 
• Audit entry summaries to ensure data and process accuracy.  Analyze and identify root cause.  Implement corrective actions as required.
• Manage free trade agreement programs: to include research, validation, instruction and entry review.
• Manage post-entry program: file PSCs, protests, payments, reconciliation entries and disclosures as needed.
• Write binding ruling letters, MTB applications and short-supply petitions, as needed.
• Research classification, valuation and origin issues and provide recommendations.
• Create and maintain recurring reports and analytics for senior management.
• Develop compliance-related training materials for internal stakeholders.
• Manage compliance data in various internal systems: PLM, ERP, Infor-Nexus and EDI messaging to customs broker.
• Manage electronic recordkeeping program; to include creation, maintenance and organization of all applicable records.
• Responsible for C-TPAT manual updates, questionnaire management, audit reviews, follow-ups and reporting.
• Support external auditors for First Sale and ISA programs. 
• Support Forced Labor compliance program. 
• Other duties as assigned, in support of the Customs and Trade team.

Who You Are

• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.  
• Very high attention to detail, organization and follow-through. Takes pride in delivering high-quality work.
• Careful and precise written communication skills.  Ability to tailor communications to colleagues of varying departments and seniority.
• Creative and open-minded to new ways of working.  Outside the box thinker.
  • Able to work both independently and cooperatively.  Flexible to work remotely and in person as required.  Comfortable with team-based work structure.
• Strong ethical standards and judgment. 
• A passion for Patagonia’s mission and core values.

What you Bring

• Minimum 3 years of trade compliance experience, including classification and country-of-origin experience. 
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel Lookups & Pivot Tables. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Corporate Compliance, Legal Studies, Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, International Affairs, Supply Chain or related field required.
• Interest in international trade, regulatory requirements, industry guidelines and risk management.
  • Comfortable with occasional domestic and/or global travel using various forms of transportation
• Flexible to change within the work environment and scope of responsibility.
• A passion for Patagonia’s mission and core values.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working trade compliance experience in the field of textiles and apparel.

• Growth mindset: curious, driven, shows initiative and motivation to learn and develop expertise in trade compliance and operational implementation. 

COVID-19 VACCINATIONS

Patagonia requires all employees who enter a Patagonia owned or operated facility or who physically interact with others as part of their job duties to demonstrate proof of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of their employment, subject to exemptions for sincerely held religious beliefs, or medical reasons.

Employee Conduct

It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers, and vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.