Job Description

Work Location Type:  Hybrid

Req Number 324612

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 maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit

  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.

For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:

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.

"This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position."

Position Details

The Senior Import Compliance Analyst partners with 3rd party Customs Brokers and relevant import compliance teams to develop meaningful measures of broker performance, providing recommendations to address performance gaps, and auditing broker work to ensure quality. The role will audit product customs classifications (HTS US, Canadian HS) to ensure accuracy. The analyst provides guidance, resolves issues, independently manages projects and ensures the smooth flow of products internationally. The position is Hybrid requiring 2 days per week in office one day of which must be in the Grainger Lake Forest, IL headquarters.

You Will

• Continuously reviews, analyzes and communicates relevant U.S. import regulations to ensure compliance.
• Ensures import transactions are compliant with U.S. Government regulations by executing post-entry audits on import transactions and supporting quarterly external audits.
• Leads and oversees key import programs such as CTPAT Security and Trade Compliance Program, Duty Drawback and Periodic Statement processing.
• Manages the response on Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inquiries.
• Conducts analyses on updated duties and tariffs to assess business impact, ensures entry into the database, and updates duty rate changes to Finance.
• Reviews the audit plan continuously and performs risk assessments on imports to adjust the audit focus on areas with the greatest risk and potential exposure.
• Communicates audit results to Global Trade Compliance leadership, Customs brokers and other teams as needed to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Leads the identification of root cause of issues raised and partner with relevant teams to eliminate future occurrences.; monitors and reports on repeated deficiencies.

You Have

• Bachelor's Degree in business or logistics, or equivalent related experience required
• 3+ years in customs work with demonstrated understanding and knowledge of customs regulations (CBSA and US CBP) at another large importer or broker required
• 3+ years in international supply chain logistics in a large organization required
• Demonstrated mastery of U.S. import regulations, including areas such as classification, valuation, free trade agreements, special import programs (anti-dumping and countervailing/SIMA cases), PGAs, entry process
• Strong understanding and experience with CTPAT Security and Trade Compliance Programs
• 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
• Strong attention to detail to review large numbers of complex import transactions on on-going basis
• Continuous Improvement focus; ability to articulate a problem and identify the root cause
• Licensed customs broker and/or certified customs specialist. Upon Hire required

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.

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