Senior Trade Analyst, Post-Entry Compliance

Location: USA, Louisville, KY

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities. 

Interested in joining us on our journey? 

Lead the auditing and monitoring of the companys import entries and support post-entry compliance activities. This role supports execution of a structured, risk-based entry audit process, reviews broker-filed entries for accuracy against source documents and internal records and brings protest filing and CBP inquiry response in-house. The position relies heavily on ACE data and reporting to identify errors, exposure, and recovery opportunities before and after liquidation.

Position

Senior Trade Analyst, Post-Entry Compliance

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How Youll Create Possibilities

Key Responsibilities:
Import Entry Audit & Monitoring - approximately 45%

•  Execute a risk-based program for import entries testing classification, valuation, origin, quantity, duty, fees, and applicable trade program treatment and recommend improvements based on findings. (Section 232, 301, USMCA).
• Monitor broker-filed entries for accuracy against source documents and internal data of record; identify errors before liquidation where possible.
• Track findings, root causes, and corrective actions; maintain an audit log and reasonable care documentation.
•  Apply established audit cadence, sampling methodology, and materiality thresholds, and recommend updates as needed by reporting results and trends to the Director.
• Monitor liquidation activity and flag entries requiring corrective action within statutory windows.

Post-Entry Oversight - approximately 30%

• Prepare and file protests under 19 U.S.C. 1514, petitions, and requests for further review.
• Draft and manage responses to CF-28 Requests for Information and CF-29 Notices of Action; manage rate advance disputes and supporting documentation.
• Manage Post Summary Corrections and coordinate entry-level corrections with the broker.
• Support the reconciliation program and duty recovery, refund, and drawback opportunities identified through audit.
• Support prior disclosure preparation and CBP audit and Focused Assessment readiness.

ACE Data & Reporting - approximately 20%

• Build and maintain ACE Portal reports used to monitor entry accuracy, duty spend, tariff program exposure, liquidation status, and broker performance.
• Reconcile ACE data against internal records to surface discrepancies and audit targets.
• Deliver a recurring metrics package on entry accuracy, post-entry activity, and recovery to the Director and business leadership.
• Administer ACE Portal access and report design for the trade compliance team.

Governance - approximately 5%

• Maintain standard operating procedures for audit, protest, and CBP inquiry workflows.
   

What Youll Bring to Our Team

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five or more years of U.S. import compliance experience, with demonstrated focus on entry audit, post-entry, or entry review.
• Hands-on experience responding to CF-28 and CF-29 notices and filing protests under 19 U.S.C. 1514.
• Demonstrated proficiency with ACE and ACE Portal report design, extraction, and analysis.
• Strong understanding of entry structure, valuation, classification, and duty and fee computation sufficient to audit broker-filed entries.
• Strong data skills; Excel required, Power BI or Power Query preferred.
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or Licensed Customs Broker.
• Working knowledge of Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements and message sets — nice to have, not required.
• Experience designing or running a structured entry audit or self-testing program.
• Reconciliation, Foreign Trade Zone, or duty drawback exposure.
• Home appliance or regulated consumer product experience.
   

Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.

This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.

By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S

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