Trade Compliance Analyst
SmartCover Systems
Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You
At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste.
Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation.
When you join us, you'll find:
Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe.
Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential.
A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.
Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet.
What You Will Contribute:
The Trade Compliance Specialist supports Badger Meter’s global trade compliance program and plays a key role in ensuring the company meets all import, export, and regulatory obligations. This role partners closely with internal teams, customs brokers, and freight forwarders to maintain compliance, reduce risk, and uphold Badger Meter’s commitment to ethical and efficient global operations.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Support
- Respond to internal and external inquiries through the shared inbox to ensure timely order processing and issue resolution.
- Review and release export holds, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of import filings submitted by customs brokers.
- Conduct restricted party screening for customers, vendors, and other third parties.
Regulatory Compliance & Data Management
- Maintain accurate trade classifications, including USML, ECCN, HTS, and country-of-origin data.
- Manage Section 232 and other trade remedy–related import data elements.
- Support U.S. and Canadian import audits, U.S. export filing audits, and related risk management activities.
- Assist in managing the U.S. C-TPAT program and other supply chain security initiatives.
Process Improvement & Documentation
- Create, update, and maintain trade compliance procedures and work instructions.
- Support the development and delivery of trade compliance training across the organization.
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts to strengthen compliance processes and reduce operational risk.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with all Badger Meter sites, customs brokers, and freight forwarders to ensure adherence to government regulations and corporate policies.
- Perform additional duties as assigned; up to 10% travel required.
Education & Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in trade compliance or a related field.
- Associate’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related discipline preferred.
- Training in Export Administration Regulations required.
- ITAR training preferred.
Qualifications
- Working knowledge of ECCN, HTS classification, tariffs, duties, and free trade agreements.
- Experience collaborating with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and U.S. government portals such as ACE and SNAP-R.
- Intermediate proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Core Competencies
- Collaboration — Works effectively across teams to achieve shared goals.
- Communication — Conveys information clearly and listens actively to ensure understanding.
- Initiating Action — Takes proactive steps to accomplish goals and resolve issues.
- Work Standards — Holds self and others to high standards of accuracy and accountability.
- Process Excellence — Analyzes complex information to solve problems and improve processes.
- Regulatory Expertise — Interprets regulatory requirements and translates them into practical business actions.
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Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:
Competitive Pay
Annual Bonus
Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm
Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.
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