Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company - Saint Louis, MO
posted 4 months ago
The Global Trade Compliance IT Business Analyst at Watlow plays a crucial role in supporting the global trade compliance team by developing and implementing IT solutions that ensure adherence to international trade regulations. This position requires a collaborative approach, working closely with various departments such as legal, logistics, finance, and IT to identify and mitigate compliance risks effectively. The analyst will leverage their knowledge of trade compliance laws and regulations, conduct meticulous reviews of documentation, and identify discrepancies to design IT solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing systems, including ERP and CRM platforms. In addition to developing IT solutions, the analyst will be responsible for executing and monitoring international trade compliance initiatives and activities set by the Trade Compliance team. This involves delivering results through the analysis of trade data, utilizing experience with U.S. and international product classification, and maintaining a strong collaboration with functional leaders and teams across the organization. The analyst will act as a liaison between the trade compliance team, IT department, and other business units, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders to align and clarify compliance requirements. Proficiency in tools such as Oracle, ACE, and other Global Trade Management (GTM) solutions is essential for understanding supply chain concepts related to importing and exporting. Familiarity with Descartes OCR system configurations and end-user processes with the OCR platform is highly desired, as it will enhance the analyst's ability to support compliance efforts across the organization.