Trade Compliance Specialist

Job Summary: 

Ensure Compliance with all of US CBP (Customs and Border Protection) laws, rules, and regulations for importing and exporting goods, thereby resulting in the shipment of exported goods and delivery of imported merchandise in a timely and compliant manner.

Essential Functions: 

1. Maintain formal, company-wide import/export policies, procedures, controls, and SOPs, as well as internal departmental processes, procedures, and compliance manuals.


2. Obtain engineering information and determine proper import/export classifications (HTS, Schedule B, ECCN) for automotive parts, machinery & equipment, and spare parts for machinery & equipment, provide data to customs broker via CustomsInfo Manager Application.


3. Ensure all types of entries are properly filed with CBP (Entry, ISF, Recon, Export EEI, Drawback, etc), and all related duties & tax payments are properly & timely processed. 


4. Support CoC in representing the company to CBP, preparing responses to CBP for requests for information regarding import transactions, and preparing for and supporting stratified examinations by CBP.


5. Maintain activities supporting participation in customs programs such as CTPAT and others.


6. Works with various internal business groups as necessary to ensure compliance.


7. Performs periodic internal audits to evaluate compliance levels and implements improvements when gaps dictate.


8. Keeps abreast of new international Free Trade Agreements and other preference programs available for cost down opportunities. Ensures compliance with program guidelines. 


9. Maintains relationships with external customs counsel, brokers, vendors and overseas group companies as well as, participation in various trade compliance organizations.


10. Monitors & interprets regulatory & international changes and implements activities to ensure compliance. 


11. Coordinate delivery of inbound shipments by providing effective and timely tracking, processing, coordination and clearance as well as, freight claim management.


12. Support Global logistics lane strategies and bidding.


13. Maintain policy and procedure changes as necessary due to CBP rules and regulations.


14. Recommend strategies for corrective actions.


15. Resolution actions for customs issues with financial impact or potential audit risk.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of direct experience. A combination of experience and degree can be considered. 


• International business experience preferred. 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Trade Compliance procedures and terms.


• Strong written and oral communication skills and good presentation skills.


• Ability to coordinate and monitor a high level of activity as demonstrated under a variety of conditions and constraints.


• Ability to comprehend complex instructions and respond effectively as well as perform basic arithmetic accurately and quickly.


• Knowledge of appropriate office software applications.


• Excellent organization and time management skills.


• Customs Broker License preferred.

Benefits Summary:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans 


• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 


• Flexible Spending Account 


• Employee Assistance Program 


• 401K with 4% company match 


• Bonus Program 


• Wellness Program 


• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)


• Tuition Reimbursement 


• Career Development and Ongoing Training 


• Paid holidays and vacation  


• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location) 


• Volunteer opportunities 


• Employee recognition (employee and milestone events) 

 Annual Salary: $52,000-$65,000