Job Description

About the Role:

This role will apply your expertise of interpreting and applying Trade Compliance rules and regulations while supporting trade compliance, import and export daily activities and operational goals.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Trade Compliance for Imports and Exports; including day-to-day tasks for specific shipments/workflows, as well as strategic planning to improve processes, programs, and systems for improved compliance and business efficiency.
• Work with multiple software systems such as SAP, Microsoft (especially excel), government systems (ACE, etc.) websites, etc. for shipment analysis as well as business analytics/reporting.
• Provide data and reports regarding the performance of compliance functions within the business unit.
• Review inbound shipping to ensure import compliance.
• Review outbound shipping to ensure export compliance.
• Review inbound and outbound shipping to ensure dangerous goods compliance, including proper packaging, labeling, and documentation.
• Review business unit practices ensuring supply chain security compliance, including adherence to C-TPAT, EU AEO, and other internal/external regulatory requirements based on customer needs.
• Responsible for Free Trade Agreements eligibility review.
• Determine eligibility of manufactured products for preferential treatment under free trade agreements such as USMCA.
• Responds to internal and external customers’ requests for COO, USMCA, and other free trade agreements.
• Represent the logistics and supply chain function in internal and external compliance audits
• Occasionally hosts individual/classroom training sessions on trade compliance issues.
• Trouble-shoot logistics issues to obtain results: compliance, transportation and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain day-to-day projects of varying scopes.
• Perform post-entry audit of Customs entry documents for proper HTS classification, value, and quantity. Execute the company's First Sale program by collecting commercial invoices
• Manage HTS classification of goods/products and trade programs, and work with the Customs broker and external advisors daily.
• Assist in the review of new products and determine the proper HTS classification. Collect supporting documentation required for classification and maintain records for future reference.
• Record the appropriate HTS classification in internal systems and distribute to Customs Broker for proper import filing.
• Keep informed of international events, changes to laws, legislative changes and requirements that may impact import and export operations.
• Responsible for maintaining the Trade Compliance Manual and when applicable, updating policies and procedures contained within.
• Maintain training, certifications and attend regular meetings focused on trade compliance.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Knowledge / Skill & Abilities:

• Certified Customs Specialist is highly preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• An advanced understanding of Trade Compliance and interpreting and applying the rules and regulation set forth by the 19CFR, international business, logistics and supply chain functions.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams to achieve goals.
• Ability to shift priorities as required by the trade compliance team and business operations.
• Ability to multitask and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Possesses great customer-facing skills.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in work directly related to import/export regulations.
• Advanced knowledge of international trade regulations, including ITAR, EAR, and U.S. Customs regulations (ACE system).
• Advanced knowledge of the 19CFR and ability to interpret and apply the rules and regulations set forth therein.
• Experience with both US Import and Export regulations and operations.