Sr. Analyst, Trade Compliance & Sanction Screening, North America

Description

Role expectations

• Support the Sr. Manager Global Trade Compliance, in managing import/export compliance across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. 
• Serve as the primary point of contact with customs authorities and government agencies for audits, inquiries, and regulatory matters. 
• Prepare and submit responses to government requests or inquiries (e.g., CF-28s, CF-29, customs audits, SAT/CBSA inquiries), ensuring accuracy and legal protection. 
• Conduct internal compliance reviews and implement corrective actions as needed. 
• Deliver training on import/export regulations, procedures, and best practices. 
• Manage USMCA and other Free Trade Agreement (FTA) qualification processes and documentation. 
• Participate in global trade initiatives, including Duty Drawback, Customs Reconciliation, IMMEX Compliance, and First Sale for Export programs. 
• Administer the company’s Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) portal. 
• Audit shipping and customs documentation for accuracy in valuation, HS classification, and country-of-origin determination. 
• Serve as the primary contact for sanctions and export control compliance within assigned business units. 
• Monitor regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and industry practices related to sanctions and screening. 
• Manage daily screening activities in SAP GTS, including due diligence reviews, block resolutions, and ad hoc screening requests. 
• Escalate potential matches to Legal Compliance or outside counsel with clear initial assessments. 
• Coordinate second-level reviews with Legal Compliance teams. 
• Develop and deliver training on export controls, sanctions, and screening processes. 
• Maintain complete and compliant records of sanctions screening activities
• Perform additional trade compliance tasks as assigned. 

What we're looking for

•  Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Trade, Supply Chain, or a related field; 
• Experience: 6-10 years of experience in trade compliance, import/export operations, or customs, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Skills: Solid understanding of Title 15 (Commerce and Foreign Trade) and Title 19 (Customs Duties). Strong knowledge of USMCA compliance, tariff classification, COO rules, customs entry processes, export controls, OFAC, BIS, and global sanctions regimes.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Teamwork: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines

• Advanced Excel skills; experience with SAP and/or SAP GTS strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with proven ability to interpret and implement regulations.
• Ability to independently support projects from start to finish.
• Strong presentation and training abilities. 
• Experience in delivering compliance training and supporting global initiatives.

Pay Transparency

• Discounts on Invisalign and Vivera to employees and their eligible dependents after 90 days of employment
• Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
• Family Forming Benefits – Available to Employees, and their spouse or domestic partner, covered under one of Align’s health plans
• Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hinge Health Virtual Physical Therapy – Available to all employees and eligible dependents (age 18+) enrolled in an Align medical Plan

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance in accordance with those plans.
• Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.  Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse/Domestic Partner, and Child(ren) are available for purchase in accordance with those plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts– Employees may be eligible to participate in a health care account (including a limited health FSA if enrolled in a HDHP), dependent care account, and a pre-tax commuter benefit plan.
• 401k plan (with a discretionary Company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible earnings up to a maximum match of 3%.). Employer match vests after two years – 25% year one and 100% at year two. Align offers traditional, Roth, and after-tax options.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (Employees must work 20 hours or more and be employed on purchase date to be eligible).
• Paid vacation of up to 17 days during the first full year of employment (currently accrued at the rate of 5.24 hours each pay-period), which carries over to a maximum cap of 30 days.  Annual paid vacation time accrual increases based on tenure. Both exempt and non-exempt employees who work 32 hours or more per week receive prorated vacation accrual based on their regularly scheduled work hours and tenure.
• Sick time is accrued throughout the year at the rate of one hour for every thirty worked. Employees can carry over unused sick leave each year, up to a maximum balance of 80 hours.
• 11 Company-designated paid holidays throughout the year.
• If employed for at least 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 6 weeks of paid Parental Leave. If employed for less than 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 4 weeks of paid Parental Leave.  All parental leave must be completed within one year of the birth or placement of the child.  Parental leave is in addition to any state and/or local parental leave benefits. Three days of paid bereavement leave. In some cases, due to travel the amount of paid leave may be extended to 5 paid days off. To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.
• Non-exempt employees will receive full pay for up to 10 days of jury duty.  Exempt employees will receive their full salary during any week they serve and perform any work. Other insurance such as legal, critical illness, voluntary accident, long-term care, auto, home and pet insurance are available for purchase.