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Export Specialist III

Description of Position:

The Trade & Customs Compliance Export Specialist Ill will be responsible for all aspects of exporting and/or importing merchandise, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. The position will work closely with multiple departments to support the import and export programs. This position will be a primary resource for export trade sanctions and controls.

Job Duties/Essential Functions:
    • Provide day-to-day guidance and mentorship to the team.
    • Serves as a subject matter expert on sanctions and export regulations and requirements.
    • Serves as a department lead on specific compliance programs and is responsible for ensuring compliance and continuous improvement for those programs.
    • Serves as subject matter expert and provides guidance on internal and external information requests/escalations for various trade compliance matters, often independently interpreting regulations, policies, and procedures.
    • Project lead on special assignments and SOWs with 3rd party providers using judgment and discretion in resolving issues or making recommendations.
    • Serves as point of contact for customs brokers and/or freight forwarders to resolve classification/entry issues.
    • Responsible for the development, review, and maintenance of compliance policies, procedures, and manuals.
    • Propose and drive technology solutions through to the outcome.
    • Leads responses to Customs or other governmental agencies’ inquiries and requests for information.
    • Develops corrective action recommendations for non-compliance of any policies, laws, or regulations.
    • Monitors trade restrictions, general prohibitions, and sanctions, and applies to business processes.
    • Ensures the proper HTS/Schedule Band ECCN classification for items.
    • Overseas the duty preference program for USMCA export items identifies opportunities for duty savings.
    • Actively participate in reviewing and developing compliance procedures for service providers.
    • Routinely seeks to eliminate work through efficiencies and drives proposals to add value.
    • Develops and maintains training materials and leads internal and external training.
    • Analyzes export data to verify compliance, create metrics, and deliver reporting.
    • Oversees Trade Sanctions/Denied Party Screening program, processes, and resolves escalations.
    • Maintains Trade & Customs Compliance databases and general record keeping.
    • Works collaboratively on cross-functional projects internally and externally in additional areas as requested, including but not limited to: Import, Supply Chain Security (C-TPAT), Export, Sanctions, USMCA, Mexico Customs, and Audits
Skills, Abilities, and Certifications:

Required:

  • Trade Compliance experience with an emphasis on exports (advanced working technical knowledge of all concepts, terminology, and specialized skills).
  • 3-5+ years' trade compliance and import/export operational experience.
  • U.S. Customs Broker License, and/or other professional certification (CCS, CES)
  • Leadership, project management, and process development experience preferred.
  • Proficient in AS400, SAP, Microsoft, and Google applications, as well as Internet-based research and programs.
  • Takes ownership of responsibilities in the area with a vested interest in the outcome.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving ability, communication skills, and initiative.

Recommended:

  • BA/BS degree preferred.
  • Detail-oriented, with excellent analytical and organizational skills.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with employees at all levels.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries

    Staffing and Recruiting

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