Senior Trade Advisory Associate
Offer summary
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree; Licensed Customs Broker required; J.D. or graduate degree preferred., 3-5 years of trade experience in customs brokerage, consulting, or law firm., Strong technical writing, interpersonal, and data analytical skills., In-depth knowledge of classification, reconciliation, and duty minimization strategies..Key responsibilities:
- Support trade compliance and duty minimization projects including Classification, Valuation, Country of Origin, and FTA analysis.
- Manage analytics, reporting, and client deliverables across multiple projects.
- Monitor customs regulations, ruling issuances, and industry trends.
- Interface with CBP and clients, providing timely responses.
Job description
About Flexport:
At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. We’re shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year.
The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. We are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us.
Exciting Trade Advisory Opportunity to Help Make Global Trade Easy
The opportunity:
The global supply chain is one of the most heavily regulated industries for all parties involved. Everyone from the carriers, intermediaries, trucking companies, 3rd party logistics, freight forwarders, shippers, consignees, importers, exporters, and brokers face a challenging and complex task of navigating through a myriad of laws from the originating country, destination country as well as international treaties and conventions.
The Trade Advisory team provides expert customs and trade guidance to help clients navigate supply chain risks and identify cost-saving opportunities. As a Senior Trade Advisory Associate, you'll work with business consultants, lawyers, and licensed customs brokers to deliver solutions that simplify global trade challenges.
You will:
- Support trade compliance and duty minimization projects including Classification, Valuation, Country of Origin, and FTA analysis
- Manage analytics, reporting, and client deliverables across multiple projects
- Monitor customs regulations, ruling issuances, and industry trends
- Interface with CBP and clients, providing timely responses
- Coordinate software solutions and data analytics improvements
- Maintain communication with stakeholders and support trade advisory infrastructure
You should have:
- Bachelor's degree; Licensed Customs Broker required; J.D. or graduate degree preferred
- 3-5 years trade experience (in-house, customs brokerage, consulting, or law firm)
- Demonstrated experience with valuation methodologies and First Sale Rule implementation
- Strong technical writing, interpersonal, and data analytical skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and Google equivalents
- In-depth knowledge of classification, reconciliation, and duty minimization strategies
Required profile
Experience
Other Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Problem Reporting
- Social Skills
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