Senior Customs Compliance Analyst

Work Location Type:Hybrid

About Grainger:

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenances, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment,Zoro.comoffers customers access to more than 14 million products, andMonotaRO.comoffers more than 24 million products. For more information, visitwww.grainger.com.

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is$78,200.00 to$130,400.00.

Rewards and Benefits:

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

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The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Position Details

The Senior Customs Compliance Analyst plays a critical role ensuring Grainger maintains compliance with import regulations and analyzes the impacts of U.S. and Canadian Customs regulations to business operations. This role is responsible for conducting audits of customs transactions to help minimize exposure to penalties and audits levied by US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) and/or Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The Senior Global Trade Compliance Analyst will partner with Grainger's 3rd party Customs Brokers and relevant import compliance teams to review customs transactions to ensure they were filed correctly as applicable to import regulations and internal Grainger SOPs. Additionally, the incumbent will audit Grainger product customs classifications (HTS US, Canadian HS) to ensure accuracy. The Senior Global Trade Compliance Analyst provides guidance, resolves issues, independently manages projects and ensures the smooth flow of Grainger product internationally. The incumbent also is involved in shaping processes, developing, and delivering training and then auditing compliance with new processes.

This position will be based in Lake Forest, IL onsite 2-3 days a week.

You Will

• Continuously review relevant Canadian and U.S. Customs regulations to ensure compliance and operational procedures are updated accordingly and informs relevant teams on these changes to regulations.

• Ensure import transactions are compliant with U.S. and/or Canadian Government regulations by executing audit on import transactions to ensure they comply with applicable import regulations and Grainger's internal procedures.

• Establish and maintain a network of stakeholders within the enterprise and across relevant U.S. and Canadian government agencies.

• Respond to requests from CBP and CBSA as needed.

• Conduct analyses on updated duties and tariffs to assess business impact, ensure entry into database and updates duty rate changes to Finance.

• Continuously review audit plan and perform risk assessment on Canadian import to adjust audit plan to ensure audit focuses on areas with greatest risk and potential exposure.

• Compile audit results to present to 3rd party Customs Brokers, Grainger's operations and customs classifications teams, and the Global Trade Compliance leadership. Define patterns and quantify organizational risk.

• Effectively communicate audit results to 3rd party Customs Brokers, Grainger's operations & customs classifications team, and the Global Trade Compliance leadership to collaboratively drive necessary corrective actions and continuous improvement.

• Assist to identify root cause of issues raised and partner with relevant teams to eliminate future occurrences. Monitor and report on repeated deficiencies.

• Document and maintain SOPs related to audit procedures as applicable.

• Participate in continuous learning and training in areas such as changing import regulations, PGAs, free trade agreements, anti-dumping/countervailing cases, etc.

You Have

• 5+years in customs work with demonstrated understanding and knowledge of customs regulations (CBSA and US CBP).

• Strong industry knowledge of U.S. and Canadian import regulations, including areas such as classification, valuation, free trade agreements, special import programs (anti-dumping and countervailing/SIMA cases), and PGAs.

• 5+years of experience in international supply chain logistics in a large organization.

• Demonstrated experience effectively communicating with suppliers.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.

• Proven ability to adapt, prioritize and multi-task in a rapidly changing environment.

• Proven project management skills, methodology, organization, and ability to drive projects to completion.

• Advanced excel and SharePoint.

• Licensed Customs Broker preferred.

• Strong attention to detail to review large number of complex import transactions on on-going basis.

• Ability to work independently, maintain accuracy and communicate findings succinctly.

• Continuous Improvement Focus; ability to articulate a problem and identify the root cause.

• PC proficiency in MSOffice applications (Excel, Word, etc.).

• Experience with SAP and STEP, including GTS testing and reporting is a plus.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.