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Import Compliance Specialist

Under general supervision and reporting to the Director of Operations, the Import Compliance Specialist is responsible for maintaining and executing the import compliance program, including auditing cargo manifests, and communicating with shipping- and freight-forwarders. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, standards, regulations, and policies related to product safety across product categories. Work closely with business partners to resolve issues and prevent violations as well as maintain and enforce the corporate product safety program.

Job Functions

• Provide regulatory guidance to internal customers.
• Manage daily import / export activities including interaction with customs brokers & freight forwarders.
• Review potential exports to determine the proper export authorization.
• Classify products for import & export, including USML, ECCN, Harmonized Tariff Schedule codes and Country of Origin.
• Interface with internal functions (i.e., Program Management, Supply Chain) to ensure all work processes are in compliance with U.S. trade regulations.
• Draft and update procedures, instructions, forms, and templates.
• Provide compliance trainings to internal customers.
• Conduct investigations into potential compliance issues.
• Conduct audits and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with compliance team on various projects, conferences, audits, assessments, reports, etc.
• Provide guidance and assistance on a broad range of import / export compliance matters, including :
• Documentation
• Export Licensing
• Access Controls
• Recordkeeping
• Classification
• Origin Determination
• Customs Valuation
• Post Summary Corrections
• Partner Government Agencies
• Screening / KYC
• Incoterms
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge

Skills

Ability to :

Preferred Education and Skills (including certifications) :

Working Conditions

Productivity : Incumbents must perform work in an efficient, effective, and timely manner with minimal direction. Mobility : Incumbents are required to participate in assigned physical activities which may include light lifting and sitting for prolonged periods of time. Vision : Vision sufficient to read printed documents, computer screens, and observe behavior of others. Environment : Typical office conditions, directly working Quality management team, working with the SMS team, and external customers. Other Factors : Typical hours worked are Monday Friday from 8 : 00 a.m. 5 : 00 p.m. Incumbents may be required to work occasional extended hours and weekend overtime. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk (approximately 1-2 miles a day); sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee will occasionally drive long distances to and from various suppliers as needed. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Benefits