Import / Export Analyst

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality. All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society. Job Summary The Import/Export Analyst III is a senior professional role responsible for independently managing moderately complex import and export activities and applying in‑depth knowledge of trade compliance regulations to ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient global trade operations. This role exercises judgment and analytical skills to resolve non‑routine issues, support audits, and contribute to process improvements. The Import/Export Analyst III has a direct impact on compliance posture, cost control, and supply chain continuity and provides guidance to less experienced analysts. Job Description 1. Logistics Operations & International Traffic Multimodal Logistics: Coordinate global ocean, air, and ground routing with freight forwarders. Drive logistics optimization metrics (OTD, % saturation) and ensure full documentation compliance for customs clearance & post audits. ● Customs Broker Management: Oversee and audit the performance of Customs Brokers in the US/Canada and Agentes Aduanales in Mexico, validating Pedimentos, Customs Entries, and B3 Forms. (Scope can be adjusted inside North America) ● Logistics & Customs Analytics: Generate comprehensive metrics regarding the volume and USD values of logistics and customs operations, customs ports utilized, and active operational seaports, airports, and border crossings. ● Global Quality Assurance: Verify that international shippers comply with destination country entry regulations by reviewing shipping documents and pre-clearance requirements alongside Customs Brokers to prevent non-compliance with local and international trade laws. ● ISF Compliance: Ensure shippers submit the Importer Security Filing (ISF) within mandatory deadlines to mitigate risk and prevent late-filing penalties (minimum $5,000 USD per late entry). ● Logistics suppliers management: Monitor supplier compliance with contracts, SLAs, and performance metrics. Guarantee timely payment processing for Nidec’s logistics services. 2. Regulatory Compliance & Legal Protection ● Customs Agency Management: ○ United States: Oversee and audit electronic transmissions to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), ensuring full compliance with partner government agencies such as the FDA, EPA, and DOT based on product type. ○ Canada: Monitor and audit operations with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), ensuring seamless compliance under the mandatory CARM (CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management) system. ○ Mexico: Guarantee regulatory compliance with the SAT, ANAM, and General Rules of Foreign Trade (Reglas Generales de Comercio Exterior), maintaining strict control over mandatory NOMs (Mexican Official Standards) for certification and labeling. ● Security Programs: Collaborate in the management, maintenance, and auditing of international supply chain security certifications, including C-TPAT (US), OEA (Mexico), and PIP (Canada). ● Record Keeping & Audit Trails: Design, implement, and audit internal foreign trade document retention policies; mitigate financial risks by establishing a bulletproof audit trail for tax and customs authorities. 3. Reverse Logistics, Returns, and Re-exports ● RMA Management (Return Merchandise Authorization): Design and guarantee the correct logistics infrastructure for returning defective or surplus merchandise to suppliers, unrelated entities, or intercompany facilities across Asia, Europe, America, other countries ● Re-exportation Strategy: Design and secure appropriate customs regimes to execute merchandise returns without duplicating tax payments, leveraging Temporary Export schemes in Mexico, Duty Drawback in the US, and the Duties Relief Program in Canada. ● In-Transit Inventory Control: Monitor the physical and legal status of containers or pallets moving through reverse logistics channels to prevent cargo from becoming stranded at departure ports. 4. Tariff Classification & Trade Agreements ● HTS/Tariff Classification: Ensure all new SKUs generated by technical areas receive an assigned HTS code; audit classification databases for global imports, exports, and returns to eliminate misclassification penalties. ● USMCA / T-MEC Strategy: Audit Customs Brokers to ensure the flawless application of USMCA Certificates of Origin for merchandise flowing within the North American region following initial import. ● International Trade Agreements: Leverage alternative free trade agreements established by the US, Mexico, or Canada with Europe (EU-Mexico FTA), the Asia-Pacific region (CPTPP), America and other countries to minimize origin-based tariff costs. 5. Discrepancy Management & Quality Issues ● Discrepancy Reporting: Administratively manage variances identified between original Packing Lists and physical cargo received (shortages, overages, or damaged goods). ● Customs Rectification & Amending: Ensure Import/Export Analysts initiate Rectificación de Pedimentos (Mexico), Post-Summary Corrections (US), or Customs Amendments (Canada) when quantity or value discrepancies arise, mitigating technical smuggling risks. ● Quarantine & Inspection: Coordinate with warehouses and the Quality Assurance team to isolate materials with quality issues; ensure foreign supplier inspections at local plants comply with all applicable labor and safety regulations. defective materials before tax authorities to ensure proper tax deductions in each jurisdiction. 6. Project Management ● Business Case Consultation: Provide expert insight, voice, and vote on corporate project