Sr. Analyst, Global Trade Operations
The Home Depot
Location – Atlanta, GA
Job ID – Req157647
Category – Supply Chain
Bonus Eligible
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Employee Stock Purchase Program
Company Overview
What’s the best place we’ve ever built? The place where we work. At Home Depot, our goal is to provide the highest level of service, the broadest selection of products, and the most competitive prices. As the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, we operate more than 2,200 retail stores across North America. And each of our associates are focused one thing — helping our customers build and improve their homes, businesses, and ultimately their lives.
Pay Range
The pay range for this position is between $68,200.00 – $107,700.00.
Starting wage may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position being offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. The Home Depot offers additional competitive and non-financial benefits, which may include a performance-based bonus program or a profit sharing program depending on position.
Position Purpose:
The Senior Analyst, Trade Compliance Operations is responsible for executing and managing all aspects of trade compliance across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada for The Home Depot and its subsidiaries. This role focuses heavily on day-to-day import brokerage operations, country of origin determinations, and first sale for export validations, ensuring full alignment with U.S. Customs regulations and internal compliance standards. The candidate must possess a U.S. Customs License Broker (LCB) certification.
This position is fully remote and will temporarily report to the Sr. Manager of Global Trade Operations within the Global Trade Services department, which operates under International Logistics in the Transportation division.
Key Responsibilities:
- Country of Origin Determination: Lead the end-to-end process for analyzing and validating the country of origin for imported goods, with a focus on substantial transformation assessments. This includes managing the workflow and coordinating with cross-functional teams—such as Legal, Global Sourcing, and Merchandising—to gather detailed product information necessary for COO rulings. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in U.S. import regulations and be able to clearly and confidently communicate with internal stakeholders, U.S. Customs, and other government officials to ensure accurate and compliant origin determinations. Drive database management, reporting and automation as necessary for efficient process flows.
- First Sale for Export Process: Manage and support FSFE documentation and ensure compliance with customs valuation rules. Collaborate with sourcing and suppliers to ensure accurate origin declarations and qualification for trade programs.
- Import Brokerage Oversight: Oversee customs entry filings, classification reviews, and broker performance. Ensure brokers apply correct HTS codes, COO, and tariff treatments. Resolve discrepancies and maintain entry packet integrity through OpenText and other systems.
- Compliance Controls & ISA Program: Maintain and enhance controls under the U.S. Importer Self-Assessment (ISA) Program. Monitor Partner Government Agencies (PGA) requirements and ensure timely updates to compliance protocols.
- Internal and External Stakeholder Engagement: Build and manage relationships with U.S. Customs, brokers, internal teams, and external partners. Provide training and guidance on trade related topics as requested by management.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- This position reports to Manager of Sr Manager
- This position has no Direct Reports
Travel Requirements:
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Supply Chain, or related field.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in U.S. Customs compliance, with hands-on experience in COO determination, FSFE, and daily import brokerage operations.
- Licenses: Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) required.
- Skills:
- Deep understanding of U.S. import regulations, Country of Origin determination, First Sale for Export Program, import operations, PGA and valuation rules.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Google BQ, SQL, Tableau, and OpenText preferred.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Minimum Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Preferred Education:
- No additional education
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 3
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
- No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:
- None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
- None
Certifications:
- None
Competencies:
- None
Starting wage may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position being offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. The Home Depot offers additional competitive and non-financial benefits, which may include a performance-based bonus program or a profit sharing program depending on position.
Paid Time Off Benefits
Salaried associates are eligible for 2 weeks of vacation in their first year; FT hourly will be eligible for 40 hours of paid vacation time after 6 months of continuous service; (for positions in Washington State, Spokane, and Tacoma only) – Salary and Temporary associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked; FT associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked or 4 hours per month, whichever is greater; (for positions in Seattle only) – Salary and Temporary associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked; FT associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked or 4 hours per month, whichever is greater.
Location – Atlanta, GA
Job ID – Req157647
Category – Supply Chain
Role Overview
Position Purpose:
The Senior Analyst, Trade Compliance Operations is responsible for executing and managing all aspects of trade compliance across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada for The Home Depot and its subsidiaries. This role focuses heavily on day-to-day import brokerage operations, country of origin determinations, and first sale for export validations, ensuring full alignment with U.S. Customs regulations and internal compliance standards. The candidate must possess a U.S. Customs License Broker (LCB) certification.
This position is fully remote and will temporarily report to the Sr. Manager of Global Trade Operations within the Global Trade Services department, which operates under International Logistics in the Transportation division.
Key Responsibilities:
- Country of Origin Determination: Lead the end-to-end process for analyzing and validating the country of origin for imported goods, with a focus on substantial transformation assessments. This includes managing the workflow and coordinating with cross-functional teams—such as Legal, Global Sourcing, and Merchandising—to gather detailed product information necessary for COO rulings. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in U.S. import regulations and be able to clearly and confidently communicate with internal stakeholders, U.S. Customs, and other government officials to ensure accurate and compliant origin determinations. Drive database management, reporting and automation as necessary for efficient process flows.
- First Sale for Export Process: Manage and support FSFE documentation and ensure compliance with customs valuation rules. Collaborate with sourcing and suppliers to ensure accurate origin declarations and qualification for trade programs.
- Import Brokerage Oversight: Oversee customs entry filings, classification reviews, and broker performance. Ensure brokers apply correct HTS codes, COO, and tariff treatments. Resolve discrepancies and maintain entry packet integrity through OpenText and other systems.
- Compliance Controls & ISA Program: Maintain and enhance controls under the U.S. Importer Self-Assessment (ISA) Program. Monitor Partner Government Agencies (PGA) requirements and ensure timely updates to compliance protocols.
- Internal and External Stakeholder Engagement: Build and manage relationships with U.S. Customs, brokers, internal teams, and external partners. Provide training and guidance on trade related topics as requested by management.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- This position reports to Manager of Sr Manager
- This position has no Direct Reports
Travel Requirements:
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Supply Chain, or related field.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in U.S. Customs compliance, with hands-on experience in COO determination, FSFE, and daily import brokerage operations.
- Licenses: Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) required.
- Skills:
- Deep understanding of U.S. import regulations, Country of Origin determination, First Sale for Export Program, import operations, PGA and valuation rules.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Google BQ, SQL, Tableau, and OpenText preferred.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Minimum Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Preferred Education:
- No additional education
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 3
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
- No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:
- None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
- None
Certifications:
- None
Competencies:
- None
Starting wage may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position being offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. The Home Depot offers additional competitive and non-financial benefits, which may include a performance-based bonus program or a profit sharing program depending on position.
Paid Time Off Benefits
Salaried associates are eligible for 2 weeks of vacation in their first year; FT hourly will be eligible for 40 hours of paid vacation time after 6 months of continuous service; (for positions in Washington State, Spokane, and Tacoma only) – Salary and Temporary associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked; FT associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked or 4 hours per month, whichever is greater; (for positions in Seattle only) – Salary and Temporary associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked; FT associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked or 4 hours per month, whichever is greater.
Remote/virtual – An associate in a remote/virtual role typically is not required to work from a designated Home Depot location to complete their job duties. Limited or infrequent in-office presence may be required. We also refer to this as location – independent.
Learn more about our 4 different work locations. Additional information will be provided during the application process.
As part of the application process for this role, there will be an on-line assessment. The assessment usually takes about 17 minutes to complete. You will be directed to the assessment link immediately after submitting your application. Once you click on the link, you will need to complete it within 72 hours after starting it. You may stop and restart the assessment as many times as you like within the 72-hour time frame.
During the assessment, we’ll ask you questions about your approach to work and various work-related situations. The questions are based on characteristics that are related to performing successfully in hourly roles at The Home Depot, including:
- Professional Experience
- Learning Potential
- Responsibility
- Customer Focus
If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation related to the assessment, or you would like to obtain more information about the assessment, click here to learn more.
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