EMEA Trade Compliance Analyst

About Littelfuse

Littelfuse is recognized as one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies by Forbes and has consistently been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois by Best Companies Group for 11 consecutive years. Headquartered globally in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Littelfuse stands as a leading, global manufacturer of electronic components. We proudly serve over 100,000 end customers across diverse industrial, transportation, and electronics markets. With a robust team of more than 17,000 employees and operations spanning 15 countries, we produce billions of electronic components—from semiconductors and sensors to switches, fuses, and more—all contributing to a sustainable, connected, and safer world. In 2021, Littelfuse achieved net sales of $2.1 billion.

The Role: EMEA Trade Compliance Analyst

As an EMEA Trade Compliance Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting Littelfuse’s operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that all import, export, and broader trade compliance processes rigorously adhere to regulatory requirements. This position involves close collaboration with internal teams across multiple regions to proactively identify risks, perform thorough audits, and implement essential improvements. This role uniquely blends regulatory expertise, strong analytical capabilities, and collaborative teamwork to maintain efficient and compliant supply-chain operations for Littelfuse.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal trade compliance audits across EMEA operations, covering import, export, AEO, and all related regulatory obligations.
• Identify non-compliances, rigorously test key controls, and support the definition and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide critical technical expertise in product classification, including the assignment of HS codes, export control classifications, origin determination, and preferential origin qualification.
• Support the development, meticulous maintenance, and continuous improvement of regional trade compliance procedures and control documentation, ensuring absolute alignment with global policies and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Proactively monitor regulatory developments and accurately assess associated risks, providing timely and precise guidance to operational teams and leadership.
• Support regional audit readiness activities, including internal audits, AEO assessments, and comprehensive regulatory compliance testing.
• Contribute significantly to cross-functional projects related to compliance system enhancements, process redesign, or critical regulatory implementation.

About You

• Professional or higher education in International Trade, International Business, Law, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of proven experience in import/export operations, trade compliance, or internal audit.
• Strong, in-depth knowledge of customs regulations, export controls, precise product classification, origin determination, Incoterms, and complex licensing requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with ERP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with meticulous attention to detail and a robust process orientation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English is essential. Proficiency in additional European languages is a valuable asset.
• Comfortable working effectively across multiple regions and adept at collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated, highly structured, and capable of efficiently prioritizing tasks in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Skills/Competency

• Trade Compliance
• Import/Export Operations
• Customs Regulations
• Export Controls
• Product Classification
• Origin Determination
• AEO (Authorized Economic Operator)
• ERP Systems
• Risk Management
• Regulatory Monitoring