Customs Compliance Specialist - Onsite

Title: Customs Compliance Specialist - Onsite

Mandatory skills:

US import, US export,
reviewing, preparing, processing import entries, export shipments,
US Customs regulations, US Tariff database, General Rules of Interpretation, customs brokerage activities,
USMCA, valuation regulations,
Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint,
SAP,
US Customs processes,
importing requirements, FDA, EPA, AD/CVD, Section 201, 301, 232, quotas, Free Trade Agreements,
export documentation, filing of Electronic Export Information, record retention

Description:

Position Overview:
As a member of the client 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 experience
2+ years of direct US import and export experience
Direct experience with reviewing, preparing and processing import entries and export shipments
Excellent knowledge of US Customs regulations, US Tariff database, General Rules of Interpretation and customs brokerage activities
Advanced knowledge of trade preferences (such as USMCA), duty minimizing programs (such as US Goods Returned) and valuation regulations
This 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 skills
Effective written, verbal and presentation communication skills
Must possess strong skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; PowerPoint a plus!

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:
Experience with SAP preferred
Licensed US Customs Broker preferred

VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.

Contact Details :

VIVA USA INC.
3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008