Trade Compliance Professional

Job Title: Customs Compliance Specialist
Location: Orlando, FL (Primary location), Charlotte, NC and or Houston, TX
Shift: First Shift
Pay Rate: $35 /h
Duration: 12 Months + Possibility to extend

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 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