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Export Broker Analyst, Staples Promotional Products

Role overview

Summary

The Export Broker Analyst role at Staples Promotional Products focuses on facilitating international business by managing export operations and ensuring compliance with trade regulations. You will collaborate with various teams to resolve logistics challenges and support global growth initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in export logistics, trade compliance, or freight forwarding.
  • Strong knowledge of export operations and international logistics.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
  • Ability to interpret foreign customs regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate end-to-end export operations, including order fulfillment, documentation, carrier bookings, and shipment tracking.
  • Ensure compliance with U.S. and international trade regulations.
  • Prepare and review export documentation.
  • Interpret foreign customs requirements and provide guidance.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Detail Oriented
  • Microsoft Office
  • Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Collaboration

About the company

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Staples

  • Wholesale & Distribution
  • XLarge
  • 29,340–29,340
Staples is The Worklife Fulfillment Company, helping businesses of all sizes be more productive, connected and inspired — however and wherever they work today. With dedicated account teams, category professionals, innovative brands and a curated product assortment for business, Staples provides customized solutions to help organizations achieve their goals. The company operates in North America through eCommerce and direct sales, and is headquartered near Boston, Massachusetts. More information about Staples is available at staples.com®. This page supports Staples’ eCommerce and direct sales business and careers. For news or positions related to Staples® stores, visit the Staples Stores page.

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Job description

Staples is business to business. You're what binds us together. 

At Staples Promotional Products, we are helping organizations connect with employees, customers, and communities around the world. As an Export Broker Analyst, you will play a critical role in enabling international business by ensuring products move across borders efficiently, compliantly, and on time. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced export professional who enjoys solving logistics challenges, navigating global trade regulations, and partnering across teams to support global growth. 

What you’ll be doing: 

  • Coordinate end-to-end export operations, including order fulfillment, documentation, carrier bookings, and shipment tracking. 
  • Ensure compliance with U.S. and international trade regulations. 
  • Prepare and review export documentation. 
  • Interpret foreign customs requirements and provide guidance. 
  • Partner with freight forwarders, carriers, and customs brokers. 
  • Resolve shipment and compliance issues. 
  • Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Compliance, Legal, and Customer Service teams. 
  • Analyze export processes and recommend improvements. 
  • Support global growth initiatives through effective export execution. 

What you bring to the table: 

  • Strong knowledge of export operations and international logistics. 
  • Ability to navigate global trade regulations. 
  • Exceptional attention to detail. 
  • Analytical problem-solving skills. 
  • Excellent communication skills. 
  • Strong organizational and prioritization abilities. 
  • Customer-focused mindset. 
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively. 
  • Passion for continuous improvement. 

What’s needed – Basic Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience. 
  • 2+ years of experience in export logistics, trade compliance, or freight forwarding. 
  • Knowledge of international shipping documentation and Incoterms. 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel. 
  • Experience with ERP and shipment tracking systems. 
  • Ability to interpret foreign customs regulations. 

What’s needed – Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with EAR, ITAR, OFAC, or related regulations. 
  • Experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems. 
  • Knowledge of HTS codes and ECCNs. 
  • Experience with global freight providers. 
  • Licensed U.S. Export Broker. 

We Offer: 

  • Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups 
  • Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays) 
  • Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more! 

The salary range represents the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting.  The specific base pay may be influenced by a variety of factors to include the candidate's experience, skill set, education, business considerations, geography, and internal equity. 

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