Job Title : Customs Compliance Specialist
Location : NEWARK, NJ 07102
Duration : 6+ months
Position Type : Hourly contract Position (W2 only)
Note
- ASSIGNMENT LENGTH : For now until 3 / 31 / 26. Could result in possible conversion to FTE
- PLACEMENT TYPE : Contract
- SCHEDULE / REMOTE FLEXIBILITY : on site 2 days per week. however, could possibly explore remote for the right candidate (come to Newark only 1x per month)
- WORK HOURS : 9-5pm, 30min lunch, or 9-5 : 30, 1hr lunch
- HOURS PER WEEK : 37.5
- CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT : None. Background in Customs Compliance, supply chain management, logistics, international trade, or a related field is preferred.
- EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : College or minimum 2 years of experience in logistics, import / export operations, or a similar role within a fast-paced corporate environment.
- PREFERRED INTERVIEW TIMES : Tues-Wed, we are on site.
- TEAM SIZE : 2
- PURPOSE / MISSION OF TEAM : any new projects coming up? Why would someone want to join your team? Upward mobility? Additional support to the team.
MANAGER NOTES :
Actively monitor compliance and logistics-related activities, identifying and resolving issues under the manager's guidance, to maintain the uninterrupted flow of goods and information.Serve as a point of contact for logistics inquiries, collaborating closely with internal teams, carriers, brokers, and vendors to ensure resolutions are timely and effective.Utilize a variety of logistics and tracking portals to monitor shipments, update stakeholders, and document exceptions or delays.Capable of identifying and proposing process improvements to optimize daily workflows and strengthen supply chain resilience.POSITION OVERVIEW
The Customs Compliance Specialist plays a vital role in maintaining the efficiency and reliability of our company's supply chain network. This position is responsible for supporting daily Customs compliance operations, with a special focus on US and Canadian imports and exports, duty accruals and payments, and exceptional recordkeeping. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational and analytical skills, accuracy in recording information, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to proactively monitor Customs compliance-related challenges as they arise, ensuring seamless operations across the supply chain. Being able to quickly adjust to dynamic Customs compliance requirements is strongly desired.Additional Job Details :
Qualifications
Background in Customs Compliance, supply chain management, logistics, international trade, or a related field is preferred.Minimum 2 years of experience in logistics, import / export operations, or a similar role within a fast-paced corporate environment.Understanding of customs regulations, and compliance requirements for both US and Canadian markets.Experience with Brokers', US and Canadian Customs portals (ACE, CARM, FedEx, UPS) and technical aptitude for digital recordkeeping and reporting systems.Exceptional organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.Proactive and resourceful approach to problem-solving, with effective communication skills for coordination with global teams, brokers, and vendors.Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in all aspects of logistical data management and compliance.Competencies
Excellent written and verbal communication skillsAdditional Job Description
The expectation for a successful candidate is to be accurate in data entry, possess strong comprehension, organizational and analytical skills, with desire and potential to grow.
n US Imports Support - 2 hours & 30 min
Inbound ReportRecord the daily new shipments information (from pre alerts and from PEXNA track and trace Inbound report)Monitor exceptions and daily holds PLSAMonitor / maintain ISF filing info for ocean shipmentsUpdate brokerage billing information (from PLSA, FED EX, UPS portals)Track and trace where / when neededDuty Accruals / Payments Support (from PLSA, FED EX, UPS portals + validate information in PPNDA's ACE portal)Record entry informationAdd daily and monthly statement informationn US Exports Support 1 hour & 30 min
Outbound Report (from emails between the order team, warehouse, carriers, Client Export, Canadian broke)record export informationUpdate shipping informationn Canadian Imports Support 1 hour & 30 min
Inbound Report (from emails between carriers and Canadian broker's reporting + validate with reporting from PPNDA's CARM)
Record the shipments informationMonitor exceptionsUpdate brokerage billing informationTrack and trace where / when neededDuty / GST Accruals / Payments Support (from emails, broker's reporting and validate with info in PPNDA's CARM)Record release informationAdd monthly payment informationn Classification Database 30 min (from PLSA reporting and emails with factory)
" Maintain the Item master / Database (from PLSA reporting from IP + from emails with factory)Monitor declarations and maintain Sec 232 specific tariff informationMaintain OGA / PGA databaseRecord and maintain classification updatesn Recordkeeping 1 hour (from emails from factories, UPS origin, Fed Ex origin, Client export Dept., PLSA, Fed Ex & UPS portals)
US Imports & ExportsRename & save shipping docs for US imports and US exports (invoices, bills of lading, PODs)Download, rename and save Import into US Entry Docs and Export declarations where applicableCanadian Imports Docs (invoices, bills of lading, PODs)Rename and save release declarationsrename and save Imports into CA entry packets, brokerage billingClassification (from emails with PLSA & factories)Rename and save declarationsRename and save FDA lettersRename and save other OGA / PGA declarationsCompensation :
The hourly rate for this position is between $28.00-$32.00 per hour.
Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include [geography / market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate].
Benefits :
Sunrise offers ACA compliant medical coverage / dental insurance / vision insurance to all employees. We also offer Sick time benefits as required per State regulations.
Contact :
Abdul Ajeej : abdul.a@sunrisesys.com | 732-515-5288 | URL : www.sunrisesys.com