Import & Trade Compliance Analyst - Defense Manufacturing

SAAB is seeking an Import Analyst to manage and optimize import activities supporting advanced defense and security manufacturing. In this role, you will ensure compliant and efficient movement of materials and components across borders, coordinating with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and internal stakeholders. You will analyze import data, classify goods, manage documentation, and support audits to meet regulatory requirements. In Saab's innovative, mission-driven culture, you'll collaborate across engineering, supply chain, and compliance teams to reduce risk, control costs, and enable critical global programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day import operations for materials and components supporting manufacturing programs
• Ensure compliance with customs, trade, and defense-related import regulations
• Classify goods using HTS codes and determine applicable duties, tariffs, and exemptions
• Prepare, review, and maintain accurate import documentation and records
• Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues
• Monitor import performance, analyze data, and recommend cost and process improvements
• Support internal and external audits related to trade compliance and customs activities
• Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, and compliance teams on global sourcing and logistics strategies

Required Skills

• Import regulations and compliance
• US Customs and Border Protection procedures
• HTS classification and tariff analysis
• Free Trade Agreement (FTA) utilization
• Trade compliance documentation (EEI, commercial invoices, packing lists)
• Incoterms and international shipping
• ERP and TMS systems
• Data analysis and reporting (Excel, BI tools)
• Risk management and audit support
• Defense/security export control awareness (ITAR/EAR basics)