--- title: Import Trade Operations Lead at Motorola Solutions description: Motorola Solutions is hiring for the Import Trade Operations Lead role in Schaumburg, IL. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/import-trade-operations-lead-at-motorola-solutions-01a100e1-497d-7946-a080-d7f0e7b0d27c date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Motorola Solutions as Import Trade Operations Lead in Schaumburg, IL. Pays $110K–$140K per year. Full-time, hybrid role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/piaxrm.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Motorola Solutions | | **Location** | Chicago, IL (Hybrid) | | **Salary** | $110K/yr - $140K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 02, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Motorola Solutions sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 149 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Motorola Solutions. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $98,000 – $138,000 a year (median $120,000). ## Description ## **Company Overview** At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. ## **Department Overview** The Global Logistics and Trade Operations department supports the transport, import, and export operations for all MSI sites. Import Trade Operations is responsible for Import declarations, compliance, and procedures aligned to Government Customs requirements. This position is part of the Supply Chain Procurement Team in the Product Procurement Organization. ## Job Description **NOTE: This is a hybrid role - Candidate must reside in the Chicagoland area with the ability to work from the office 3-day per week.** ### **Position Summary** The **Import Trade Operations Lead** is a critical role responsible for ensuring the company's strict adherence to all **U.S. and Canadian import regulations** and compliance standards. This position demands a highly experienced professional with a comprehensive understanding of import operations, HTS classification, and customs brokerage procedures. The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to internal teams and external partners to facilitate the smooth and compliant import of goods. ### **Key Responsibilities** - **Cross-Border Regulatory Compliance:** Oversee and enforce full compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), and relevant Other Government Agencies (OGAs). - **Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) & Classification:** Audit and maintain accurate U.S. and Canadian HTS tariff classifications in coordination with a third-party managed Trade Service, overseeing Chapter 99, Section 232, AD/CVD, and item database integrity. - **Broker & Vendor Operations:** Manage external U.S. and Canadian customs brokers supporting quality reviews, import declarations, pre/post-entry summary audits, entry data aggregation, and post-summary corrections. - **Audit & Financial Reporting:** Prepare financial documentation for ACH duty payment reconciliation, value reconciliation filings (transfer pricing, tooling, assists, pricing changes), support internal and external customs audits, and ensure compliance with US CBP and CBSA import regulations. - **Regulatory Expertise**: Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of import regulations and other relevant trade compliance legislation to to optimize compliance, tariff spend and duty treatment. - **Cross-Functional Support:** Collaborate daily with purchasing, logistics, engineering, and finance to resolve cross-border shipment delays and drive continuous improvement projects. - **Prioritization & Time Management**: Effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. ### **Qualifications** - **Experience:** Minimum of **5+ years of trade compliance experience** focusing specifically on U.S. and Canadian customs operations and import logistics. - **Licensure:** A current and valid **U.S. Customs Broker License (LCB)** is required. - **Regulatory Expertise:** In-depth knowledge of **U.S.** and **Canadian (CBSA)** import requirements, valuation rules, OGA requirements and tariff classification procedures. - **Preferred Experience:** Working knowledge of **USMCA rules of origin**, **Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ)**, **Duty Drawback**, **Country of Origin determinations**, and **Incoterms**. - **Documentation & Analytical Skills:** Proven expertise in auditing import documentation, conducting tariff spend analysis, and reviewing technical product specifications. - **Communication Skills:** Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex information. - **Organizational Skills:** Exceptional ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively. ### **Work Requirements** - **Location:** Must reside in the Chicagoland area with the ability to work in-office 3 days per week. - **Work Authorization:** Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required (employer work permit sponsorship is not available). #LI-MM4 LI-HYBRD Target Base Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 USD Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. ## Basic Requirements - Bachelor's Degree - 5+ years of experience in trade compliance or similar business disciplines. - Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position. ## Travel Requirements None ## Relocation Provided None ## Position Type Experienced ## Referral Payment Plan Yes **Our U.S. Benefits include:** - Incentive Bonus Plans - Medical, Dental, Vision benefits - 401K with Company Match - 10 Paid Holidays - Generous Paid Time Off Packages - Employee Stock Purchase Plan - Paid Parental & Family Leave - and more! ***EEO Statement*** Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this [Reasonable Accommodations Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtFsy5jUxYcf7d7VZGiX_Ennsz162ZUEP6uxLgsdslTV5xgg/viewform) so we can assist you. ## Skills - Customs - Customs Compliance - Analytical Skills - Database Management - Purchasing - Incoterms - Logistics - Prioritization - Valuation - Cross-Functional Collaboration - International Logistics - Transfer Pricing - Continuous Improvement Process - Customs Broker - International Trade - Time Management - Automated Clearing House (Ach) - Chemical Vapor Deposition - Supply Chain - Auditing - Coordinating - Duty Drawback - Spend Analysis - Harmonized Tariff Schedule (Hts) Classification - Organizational Skills - Data Aggregation - Communication - Trade Compliance - Regulatory Compliance ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans - Employee Stock Options (ESOs) ## Related - [Legal & Compliance jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/legal-and-compliance?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Compliance & Regulatory jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/legal-and-compliance/compliance-and-regulatory?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Trade Compliance Specialist jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/legal-and-compliance/compliance-and-regulatory/trade-compliance-specialist?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 101552 jobs - [Chicago, IL](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois/chicago?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 29556 jobs - [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 22574 jobs - [Motorola Solutions](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/motorola-solutions?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2075 jobs ## Related pages - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 101552 jobs - [Chicago, IL](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois/chicago?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 29556 jobs - [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 22574 jobs - [Motorola Solutions](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/motorola-solutions?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2075 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)