Import Compliance Analyst/Senior Analyst Job at Gateway Recruiting, California

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  • Gateway Recruiting
  • California

Job Description

Overview:
This role is seeking a Senior Import Analyst to support our West Coast–aligned supply chain and manufacturing operations, with a strong focus on U.S. Customs compliance, HTS classification, First-Sale, tariff strategy, and FTA qualification.

 

Ideally, this analyst will be based near one of these West Coast locations:

California: Santa Clara, Fremont, Sunnyvale, Sunnyvale, Santa Rosa, San Jose, Murrieta, Monrovia, Milmont, Richmond, Tustin, Fremont
Oregon: Eugene, Wilsonville
Colorado: Longmont (Mountain region but aligned operationally with West Coast)

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Perform accurate HTS classifications for components, optics, photonics systems, and finished goods
  • Validate country-of-origin, valuation, and duty calculations for imports
  • Support First-Sale for Export implementation and documentation
  • Analyze tariff impacts and identify duty-savings opportunities
  • Manage and validate FTA supplier qualifications
  • Audit Customs entries and ensure broker accuracy and PGA compliance
  • Conduct restricted-party screenings for import transactions
  • Maintain accurate classification, COO, and trade data in internal systems
  • Partner with West Coast engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, and logistics teams to gather technical details
  • Support continuous improvement of import compliance processes, SOPs, and workflows
  • Respond to internal stakeholder inquiries related to U.S. import requirements
  • Stay current on CBP regulatory changes, tariff updates, and evolving compliance expectations

Additional Responsibilities (Senior-Level):

  • Lead complex HTS classification and valuation projects involving photonics, lasers, semiconductor materials, and advanced technologies
  • Develop and support tariff-mitigation strategies and landed-cost modeling
  • Serve as a subject-matter expert on U.S. Customs requirements
  • Support internal and external audits, risk assessments, and corrective actions
  • Mentor junior analysts and strengthen West Coast import compliance practices

Qualifications:

  • 4–7+ years of experience in import compliance, U.S. Customs operations, or trade compliance
  • Hands-on experience with HTS classification, valuation, First-Sale, Customs regulations, and FTA programs
  • Demonstrated ability to lead classification, valuation, tariff mitigation, and supplier-origin initiatives
  • Ability to advise stakeholders and manage cross-functional import compliance projects
  • U.S. Customs Broker License strongly preferred
  • Experience in photonics, lasers, semiconductors, electronics, or high-tech manufacturing preferred
  • Experience with SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, Descartes, or similar trade systems
  • Bachelor’s degree in international business, supply chain, engineering, law, or related field

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