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At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we’re not just building equipment—we’re shaping the future of fitness. As pioneers in fitness innovation, we design and manufacture the most durable, high-performance, and reliable fitness solutions in the world, empowering people and communities to live healthier lives. Our success is driven by a culture that puts customers first, embraces collaboration, and continuously raises the bar on performance, quality, and innovation.
Our Senior Trade Compliance Analyst is responsible for owning key elements of Life Fitness / Hammer Strength’s global import and export compliance program and serving as a subject matter expert across the business. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Global Trade Compliance, this individual contributor role makes classification and origin determinations, leads the company’s response to customs inquiries and audits, owns the duty drawback program, and identifies duty savings and risk mitigation opportunities across global trade operations.
This role operates with significant autonomy and sound judgment on complex, ambiguous issues. It partners with sourcing, engineering, legal, and the business units as a trusted advisor, mentors junior team members, and strengthens the processes and controls that keep the company compliant with U.S. Customs (CBP), BIS, and international regulations.
This is a hybrid position based out of our Global Support Center in Rosemont, IL.
As our Senior Trade Compliance Analyst, you will:
- Make HTS / Schedule B and ECCN determinations, document the supporting rationale, and prepare binding ruling requests with CBP when classification is ambiguous.
- Qualify goods under USMCA and other Free Trade Agreements, issue certifications, and own the annual country of origin and FTA solicitation project.
- Serve as the classification and origin authority for EU, UK, and other regional brokers.
- Analyze BOM data to support FTA qualification and manufacturing drawback.
- Adjudicate denied party screening results, investigating and resolving potential matches, documenting the disposition, and escalating to legal when warranted.
- Lead responses to CBP inquiries, post summary corrections, protests, prior disclosures, and Focused Assessments, serving as a direct point of contact with CBP and brokers.
- Own broker management, including issuing broker instructions, auditing broker and AES filing accuracy and performance, and reconciling discrepancies.
- Own the duty drawback program, preparing and reviewing claims, setting filing strategy, and maximizing recovery.
- Maintain a compliant, audit ready record retention system that meets all government requirements.
- Identify and pursue duty savings and risk mitigation opportunities, including FTA utilization, duty deferral, valuation, and tariff engineering inputs.
- Monitor regulatory changes across CBP, BIS, OFAC, and Census / FTR, and assess and communicate business impact.
- Design and deliver the import and export compliance training program.
- Write and maintain standard operating procedures and relevant sections of the compliance manual.
- Lead trade compliance projects and process improvements, and review the work of and mentor junior analysts.
- Prepare and present monthly trade compliance metrics and program reporting to leadership.
- Other projects and responsibilities as assigned.
What Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is looking for in our Senior Trade Compliance Analyst:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 5–7 years of trade or customs compliance experience, with demonstrated ownership of determinations and audit responses.
- Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation strongly preferred.
- Working command of 19 CFR, HTSUS, the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), the EAR, and OFAC sanctions programs.
- Proven ability to work autonomously and exercise judgment on complex, ambiguous issues.
- Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyze large data sets; experience with a an ERP (Oracle) preferred.
- Direct experience preparing duty drawback claims and qualifying goods under USMCA preferred.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to interface with auditors, CBP, brokers, and senior leadership.
At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we think customer first, play as one team, and raise the bar on fitness innovation—in the gym and in every corner of our facilities. We persevere and get it done, with a clear purpose to inspire each other to live healthier lives. If you’re ready to bring out the best in people while powering the future of fitness manufacturing, we invite you to apply.
Want to take the next step in your career? Life Fitness / Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits, and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you, we invite you to apply. We’ll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we’ll hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If it’s not the right opportunity this time, we’ll always let you know.
At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we believe in taking care of our team with a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive pay and a range of valuable benefits. The salary range for this position, intended for U.S. applicants, is $81,000 - $117,400 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities. The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Rosemont, IL and the actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location. This position is eligible to participate in Life Fitness / Hammer Strength’s annual Manager Incentive Plan to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of bonus varies based on company and individual performance goals and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match; medical, dental and vision insurance, parental, medical and military leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance, hospital indemnity; identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment, recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
There continues to be a significant increase in phishing attempts across all industries where fraudsters are impersonating real employees and sending fictitious job offers to applicants in a scheme to obtain sensitive information. Please note that Life Fitness/Hammer Strength will never ask for your financial information at any part of the interview process, including the post-offer stage, and will only correspond through “@lifefitness.com” or "@indoorcycling.com" domain email addresses or “lifefitness@myworkday.com” for U.S. opportunities.
Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.
Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together.
At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we’re not just building equipment—we’re shaping the future of fitness. As pioneers in fitness innovation, we design and manufacture the most durable, high-performance, and reliable fitness solutions in the world, empowering people and communities to live healthier lives. Our success is driven by a culture that puts customers first, embraces collaboration, and continuously raises the bar on performance, quality, and innovation.
Our Senior Trade Compliance Analyst is responsible for owning key elements of Life Fitness / Hammer Strength’s global import and export compliance program and serving as a subject matter expert across the business. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Global Trade Compliance, this individual contributor role makes classification and origin determinations, leads the company’s response to customs inquiries and audits, owns the duty drawback program, and identifies duty savings and risk mitigation opportunities across global trade operations.
This role operates with significant autonomy and sound judgment on complex, ambiguous issues. It partners with sourcing, engineering, legal, and the business units as a trusted advisor, mentors junior team members, and strengthens the processes and controls that keep the company compliant with U.S. Customs (CBP), BIS, and international regulations.
This is a hybrid position based out of our Global Support Center in Rosemont, IL.
As our Senior Trade Compliance Analyst, you will:
- Make HTS / Schedule B and ECCN determinations, document the supporting rationale, and prepare binding ruling requests with CBP when classification is ambiguous.
- Qualify goods under USMCA and other Free Trade Agreements, issue certifications, and own the annual country of origin and FTA solicitation project.
- Serve as the classification and origin authority for EU, UK, and other regional brokers.
- Analyze BOM data to support FTA qualification and manufacturing drawback.
- Adjudicate denied party screening results, investigating and resolving potential matches, documenting the disposition, and escalating to legal when warranted.
- Lead responses to CBP inquiries, post summary corrections, protests, prior disclosures, and Focused Assessments, serving as a direct point of contact with CBP and brokers.
- Own broker management, including issuing broker instructions, auditing broker and AES filing accuracy and performance, and reconciling discrepancies.
- Own the duty drawback program, preparing and reviewing claims, setting filing strategy, and maximizing recovery.
- Maintain a compliant, audit ready record retention system that meets all government requirements.
- Identify and pursue duty savings and risk mitigation opportunities, including FTA utilization, duty deferral, valuation, and tariff engineering inputs.
- Monitor regulatory changes across CBP, BIS, OFAC, and Census / FTR, and assess and communicate business impact.
- Design and deliver the import and export compliance training program.
- Write and maintain standard operating procedures and relevant sections of the compliance manual.
- Lead trade compliance projects and process improvements, and review the work of and mentor junior analysts.
- Prepare and present monthly trade compliance metrics and program reporting to leadership.
- Other projects and responsibilities as assigned.
What Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is looking for in our Senior Trade Compliance Analyst:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 5–7 years of trade or customs compliance experience, with demonstrated ownership of determinations and audit responses.
- Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation strongly preferred.
- Working command of 19 CFR, HTSUS, the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), the EAR, and OFAC sanctions programs.
- Proven ability to work autonomously and exercise judgment on complex, ambiguous issues.
- Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyze large data sets; experience with a an ERP (Oracle) preferred.
- Direct experience preparing duty drawback claims and qualifying goods under USMCA preferred.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to interface with auditors, CBP, brokers, and senior leadership.
At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we think customer first, play as one team, and raise the bar on fitness innovation—in the gym and in every corner of our facilities. We persevere and get it done, with a clear purpose to inspire each other to live healthier lives. If you’re ready to bring out the best in people while powering the future of fitness manufacturing, we invite you to apply.
Want to take the next step in your career? Life Fitness / Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits, and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you, we invite you to apply. We’ll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we’ll hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If it’s not the right opportunity this time, we’ll always let you know.
At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we believe in taking care of our team with a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive pay and a range of valuable benefits. The salary range for this position, intended for U.S. applicants, is $81,000 - $117,400 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities. The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Rosemont, IL and the actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location. This position is eligible to participate in Life Fitness / Hammer Strength’s annual Manager Incentive Plan to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of bonus varies based on company and individual performance goals and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match; medical, dental and vision insurance, parental, medical and military leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance, hospital indemnity; identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment, recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
There continues to be a significant increase in phishing attempts across all industries where fraudsters are impersonating real employees and sending fictitious job offers to applicants in a scheme to obtain sensitive information. Please note that Life Fitness/Hammer Strength will never ask for your financial information at any part of the interview process, including the post-offer stage, and will only correspond through “@lifefitness.com” or "@indoorcycling.com" domain email addresses or “lifefitness@myworkday.com” for U.S. opportunities.
Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Trade Compliance Analyst
Align your degree to SOC classification
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation by matching your degree field to the role's SOC code. A degree in international business, supply chain, or trade law maps more cleanly than a general business degree, reducing your RFE risk at adjudication.
Check employer LCA history before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Trade Compliance Analyst roles by employers with active LCA filing history, so you target companies that have already navigated the DOL certification process for this specific occupation.
Prioritize employers with export control work
Companies with ITAR, EAR, or OFAC compliance programs file H-1B petitions for trade compliance roles more regularly than general importers. Freight forwarders, defense contractors, and multinational manufacturers are the employers most likely to sponsor this title.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Run your target metro area through OFLC Wage Search under SOC 13-1041 before you receive an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify at least the Level I or Level II wage, and your offer must meet or exceed it.
Request premium processing before cap-gap expires
If you're on OPT and your H-1B is cap-selected, USCIS premium processing (15 business days) gives your employer an approved petition before your cap-gap authorization period ends, avoiding a gap in your work authorization.
Document your customs or sanctions experience precisely
USCIS denies trade compliance petitions when job duties read too broadly. Your employer's support letter should name specific regulations you'll administer, such as HTS classification, AES filings, or OFAC screening, not just 'compliance work.'
H-1B Visa Trade Compliance Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Trade Compliance Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies Trade Compliance Analyst under SOC code 13-1041, a role that requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as international trade, supply chain management, logistics, or law. The employer must demonstrate in the I-129 petition that the position's duties require that specific degree, not just any bachelor's degree.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Trade Compliance Analysts?
Multinational manufacturers, freight forwarders, defense contractors subject to ITAR, and large retailers with complex import programs are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. You can search verified H-1B sponsoring employers by occupation on Migrate Mate, filtered specifically to trade compliance and customs roles with confirmed LCA filing history.
Can my employer file the H-1B if the role involves restricted-party screening or export controls?
Yes, and those roles often produce stronger specialty occupation arguments because the regulatory complexity directly supports the degree requirement. Export control work under EAR or ITAR, OFAC sanctions screening, and customs classification all require specialized knowledge that reinforces the H-1B petition's legal foundation at USCIS adjudication.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers to a new trade compliance role?
You can transfer your H-1B to a new employer through an H-1B portability filing under AC21. Your new employer files a new I-129, and you can start work once USCIS receives the petition, not after approval. The new role must still qualify as a specialty occupation under the same SOC classification standards.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect trade compliance offers?
Your employer's LCA must certify that your wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for SOC 13-1041 in your work location. The wage level, from Level I to Level IV, reflects experience and complexity. Roles involving export controls, sanctions compliance, or global program management typically support a Level II or III certification, affecting the minimum wage the employer must commit to in the LCA.