Job Description
Job Description
Customs Compliance Professional
1st Shift : 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm
Contract To Possible Permanent Placement
Position Overview
As a member of the customs team, the individual will provide guidance relating to US Customs processes, as well as facilitate transactional support for US imports and exports.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and submit clearance instructions to customs brokers while ensuring full compliance with US import and internal requirements
- Work with various importing requirements such as FDA, EPA, AD / CVD, Section 201,301,232, quotas and Free Trade Agreements
- Monitor U.S. imports to ensure timely clearance and resolve problems as necessary
- Ensure full compliance for export transactions, including the review of export documentation, filing of Electronic Export Information and record retention
- Interface with customs brokers, internal departments and suppliers to obtain needed information and ensure consistency with defined import and export processes
Required Knowledge / Skills, Education, and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree or High School Diploma and relevant years of experience2+ years of direct US import and export experienceDirect experience with reviewing, preparing and processing import entries and export shipmentsExcellent knowledge of US Customs regulations, US Tariff database, General Rules of Interpretation and customs brokerage activitiesAdvanced knowledge of trade preferences (such as USMCA), duty minimizing programs (such as US Goods Returned) and valuation regulationsThis role requires strong interpersonal attributes including : high ethical standards, strong organizational and communication skills, high attention to detail, highly self-motivated and a team player.Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and organizational skillsEffective written, verbal and presentation communication skillsMust possess strong skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; PowerPoint a plus!Preferred Knowledge / Skills, Education, and Experience
Experience with SAP preferredLicensed US Customs Broker preferred.