Customs Specialist

Schedule:

Hybrid 3 days on site, 2 work from home

Contract:

6 Months with Strong potential for extension

Tariff Classification & Technical Research:
Assign accurate HTS/Schedule B classifications for complex parts by researching engineering drawings and technical specifications to ensure full regulatory compliance.

Compliance Auditing & Risk Mitigation:
Conduct regular internal audits to identify compliance gaps, manage prior disclosures, and develop long-term process improvements to minimize financial and legal risks.

Trade Legislation & Strategic Analysis:
Monitor and analyze international trade laws and legislative changes (such as Section 301 or USMCA eligibility) to forecast economic impacts on company operations and supply chain flow.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Act as a central liaison between legal, finance, and supply chain teams to ensure trade strategies and compliance protocols align with broader corporate business goals.

Executive Reporting & Decision Support:
Synthesize technical trade data into high-level briefings and KPI reports for senior leadership to drive data-driven decisions regarding market entry and cost-saving opportunities.

Operational Liaison:
Coordinate directly with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies like CBP to resolve daily documentation discrepancies and shipment delays.

• Thoroughly examine and validate import documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Facilitate customs clearance procedures, either through brokerage services or self-brokerage protocols.
• Determine appropriate tariff codes for imported products to ensure correct classification and regulation compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address challenges and contribute to continuous process improvement.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to evolving role requirements.
• Coordinating all related import and export functions with third-party service providers. This includes direct communication with vendors, custom brokers, and freight forwarders.
• Resolve issues and discrepancies during the customs clearance process.
• Prepare and process timely submission of commercial documentation to customs brokers for import & export shipments. Verify the accuracy of all freight documentation.
• Identify and resolve documentation issues promptly.
• Audit vendor invoices for payment. Resolve billing issues as required.
• Data entry in the system for visibility and tracking.
• Maintain records of import/export activities and documents to ensure audit compliance.
• Prepare and analyze reports as required.
• Provide support during internal and external audits.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Operations, International Business, or a related field.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Proficient in research, analysis, and problem-solving.
• Detail-oriented and logical individual capable of making objective business decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong listening abilities.
• Customer service-oriented with a keen sense of priority and purpose.
• Organized, strong detail orientation, and accurate system data entry.
• Proficiency in prioritizing tasks and managing conflicting deadlines.
• Ability to meet changing priorities and multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.