Sr. Trade Compliance Analyst
cbrands · Chicago, Illinois · United States · On-site
Pay: USD 58,800 – 102,100 a year
Posted Sep 30, 2026
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Job Description
Position Summary
The Logistics Trade Compliance Sr Analyst is responsible for executing and coordinating key operational trade compliance activities while providing guidance to cross-functional partners on import/export compliance requirements, documentation standards, and process expectations. This role supports the Trade Compliance Team by independently managing recurring compliance routines, maintaining import/export documentation, monitoring compliance activities, supporting internal controls and audit readiness requirements, and coordinating with Logistics, Customs Brokers, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders.
This role supports global trade compliance programs by maintaining compliance records, monitoring import/export transactions, tracking compliance activities, compiling reporting, supporting government agency requirements, and helping ensure adherence to applicable customs, trade, transportation security, and regulatory requirements.
The role combines operational trade compliance execution with process governance, internal controls support, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure logistics and trade compliance processes are performed in a compliant, controlled, and repeatable manner.
Specialty Focus: This role supports logistics standards, best practices, and internal controls governance. Assists with global trade compliance support activities, including broker governance documentation, import/export recordkeeping, audit support, and tracking of compliance-related follow-ups.
Core Responsibilities: Process Analyst (≈60%)
Execution & Operating Routines
Executes standard work and recurring routines (daily/weekly/monthly) that support logistics performance management and controls compliance.
Tracks open actions, due dates, and owners; escalates aging items and supports closure documentation.
Coordinates meeting materials (agendas, pre-reads, notes, action logs) for operating reviews, controls checkpoints, and audit readiness touchpoints.
Supports issue triage by gathering facts, documenting problem statements, and routing items to the appropriate process owner for resolution.
Reporting & Data Support
Builds and maintains routine reports and trackers (service, quality, inventory, claims, access reviews, controls evidence status) using spreadsheets and available system outputs.
Validates data completeness and flags anomalies; coordinates corrections with system/process owners.
Compiles monthly/quarterly KPI and controls reporting packs; ensures consistent formatting, definitions, and version control.
Documentation & Training Support
Maintains process documentation (SOPs, narratives, job aids, RACI/hand-offs, checklists) by incorporating approved changes and confirming document owners, effective dates, and storage locations.
Supports training deployment by preparing materials, tracking completion, and organizing refresher sessions as requested by process owners.
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