Trade & Transportation Compliance Analyst

Pace Analytical Services, LLC

Minneapolis, MN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$23–$24 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Biochemistry, Biology, Brokerage, Chemistry, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Import/Export, Data Sets, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Hazardous Materials/Substances, High-Throughput Screening (HTS), Import/Export, Internal Audit, Legal, Logistics, Material Moving, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Safety/Work Safety, Sustainability, Team Player, Time Management, Transportation Regulations, Vendor/Supplier Management
LOCATION
Minneapolis, MN
POSTED
Today

Shift:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.

Trade & Transportation Compliance Analyst

Compensation: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour

Make an impact. Build a career.

At Pace, everything we do is built upon an unwavering commitment to making the world a safer, healthier place. We continually work to develop innovative practices that drive sustainability and empower our partners with accurate, quality data at every critical moment and milestone.

That's why we need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work, and your career.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Support the Trade & Transportation Compliance team by managing and validating supplier and shipment data to ensure accurate records and adherence to regulatory requirements. The role also involves analyzing handling compliance documentation and certifications and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain audit readiness and resolve data issues. The role requires a self-motivated team player who can manage multiple projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Solicit and manage supplier-provided origin data, Free Trade Agreement (FTA) documentation, and Harmonized Tariff Code (HTC) information to support trade compliance requirements.

  • Compile, cleanse, validate, and maintain trade data for upload into trade compliance, ERP, or third-party systems.

  • Assign and validate UN identification numbers for hazardous materials shipments in accordance with DOT, IATA, and IMDG regulations.

  • Perform detailed data entry and review of supplier Safety Data Sheets (SDS), FTA certificates, and related compliance documentation.

  • Compile and analyze import and export data to identify and support duty refund opportunities.

  • Collect and verify shipment data from carrier and shipping platforms to support compliance for low-value and express shipments.

  • Classify products in accordance with the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), under supervision.

  • Manage customer requests for Free Trade certificates by compiling required data, qualifying products under applicable FTAs, and issuing certificates in a timely manner.

  • Maintain organized records and audit trails to support internal controls, audits, and regulatory inquiries.

  • Collaborate with logistics, sourcing, legal, and compliance teams to resolve data gaps and ensure regulatory alignment.

  • Other responsibilities and projects to support the Trade Compliance team, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or related science

  • Minimum of 1 years of Trade Compliance, Customs Brokerage, Import/Export, Transportation, and/or Regulatory related experience

  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel

  • Experience in managing and analyzing large data sets

  • Experience in reading and interpreting regulations

Preferred:

  • Three years experience in Trade Compliance, Customs Brokerage, Import/Export, and/or Regulatory

  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

  • Experience with import and export

  • Familiarity and general understanding of Free Trade Agreements (NAFTA, CAFTA, AUSFTA, etc.)

  • Familiarity and general understanding of Harmonized Tariff Schedules

  • Familiarity and general understanding of Hazardous Materials Transportation

  • Experience in tariff classification of chemicals

  • Customer service experience

Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.

Benefits
When you join Pace, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

About the Company

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Pace Analytical Services, LLC

Three divisions. Two countries. 1800 employees. Twenty-eight environmental labs. Two Life Sciences labs. Twenty-four service centers. Hundreds of certifications. 38 years of industry experience. Financial stability. Dynamic thought leadership and strategic management planning with one shared vision: work together to protect our environment and improve our health.

Pace began on a much smaller scale in 1978, serving Minneapolis and the surrounding areas with founder and CEO Steve Vanderboom at the helm. A commitment to safety and high ethical standards, respect for both clients and employees, and a drive for excellence inspired us as we expanded - and these values are at the core of everything we do today. Still under Vanderboom's directorship, we are proud to be industry leaders, offering an unparalleled range of services delivered by the most experienced scientific professionals. No matter the scope of work or special requirements, we have the people, knowledge and technology to tackle them. Partnering with us, clients are guaranteed to experience the Pace Analytical difference.

Pace Analytical Services, LLC. provides analytical services including environmental testing and sampling. Laboratories utilize EPA, ASTM Standard Methods, NIOSH and other accepted test procedures and methods in accordance with both federal and state regulations. Pace also provides specialty analytical support for air toxics, aquatic toxicity, bioassay, biota, dioxin/furans, low-level mercury, radiochemistry, vapor intrusion, environmental forensics, industrial hygiene, etc.

Pace Analytical Life Sciences provides analytical testing services to the pharmaceutical/medical device industries. Services include chemical and microbiology, method development/validation, physical testing, raw material testing, stability testing and storage, and product release testing. Pace operates two FDA-registered, DEA-registered (Class I - V), cGMP-compliant facilities: one located in Oakdale, MN and the other located in San German, PR. The Oakdale, MN facility is ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited.

Pace Analytical Lab Ops Division provides professional scientific staffing - to accommodate full outsourcing or augmentation of staff at a client's on-site location - to various industries as well as research and development organizations. The ISO 9001:2008 certified Lab Ops Division also provides instrumentation sales, repair and qualification services, product and materials testing support and regulatory compliance services.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1978
WEBSITE
https://www.pacelabs.com/