The Customs Specialist is an established performer that is responsible for executing day-to-day brokerage operations, including planning, and prioritizing in-house brokerage activities. This role also maintains U.S. import /export regulations, documentation, compliance matters, and regulatory areas for US and Foreign Customs, including assisting in foreign government audits.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:

• Develop and maintain procedures to ensure compliance with import laws and regulations.
• Conduct periodic assessments of company and broker performances.
• Troubleshoot ad hoc trade-related issues in support of both internal and external customers.
• Prepare import customs entries for import shipments.
• Ensure proper coding of import and export entries.
• Review import and export entries to ensure compliance; identify noncompliance issues and/or guide the action steps required.
• Code for applicable duty rates based on knowledge of product and HTS classification as well as tracking raw material components of products.
• Approve and code broker export invoices. Import freight charges and duty payments utilizing PayCargo software.
• Communicate with Customs and other government officials, including the authorization of duty payments to Customs and Border Protection (CBP), under supervision.
• Address a diverse range of Inquiries related to NAFTA and all other Free Trade Agreement eligibility, documentation, and compliance.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 2-4 years relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Customs broker license preferred.
• Knowledge of import/export regulations, procedures, and documentation.

Competencies:

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of technical, process, and business principles as well as industry practices and standards.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite products.

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Disclaimer: It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.