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Trade Compliance Specialist
Job Type: Full-time; Hybrid
Responsibilities
Job Type: Full-time; Hybrid
Responsibilities
- Manages and updates all policies and procedures related to import and export trade compliance, including updating Compliance Manuals on an annual basis.
- Maintains transparent communication. Appropriately communicates organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email, instant messaging, and regular interpersonal communication.
- Periodically provides training to employees regarding relevant procedures and how their positions may impact compliance issues.
- Audits recordkeeping files and LACE to ensure that records noted in the recordkeeping checklist are being maintained. (See 3.1 of Procedures Manual.)
- Fields internal trade compliance questions from Lamex employees, external partners, and/or regulatory/government agencies.
- Maintains tariff classification and rulings folder with support for determination and update classification database and LACE system.
- Obtains quota for Canadian poultry imports annually and maintains related information and documentation, including transfers between companies.
- On semiannual basis, conducts random sample representing 5% of all US imports and exports to confirm that tariff classifications are correct, reported values are correct and relevant documentation is in the file.
- Reports identified discrepancies to CBP and CBSA, as appropriate.
- Manages American Goods Returned “AGR” Program. Reviews AGR checklist to make sure required documentation supporting claims is in the file.
- Maintains regular, continual contact with foreign suppliers providing products for import to refresh them on these programs with documentation and training.
- Presents compliance programs to customers on commercial visits for commercial value. Understands organic compliance and what is required. Maintains Lamex organic certifications. Confirms validity of organic certificates with certification bodies.
- Arranges sampling and testing of poultry supplied to Vietnam pet treat manufacturers. Registers and maintains trademarks.
- Ensures certificates of liability insurance are on file for all transportation companies used in US and Canada; checks each for compliance twice per year.
- Monitors new suppliers and customers to ensure they are not part of a government Sanction List or FDA Alert List.
- Maintain relationship with Customs Brokers.
- Assists with any audit or penalty review, as necessary.
- Maintains documentation supporting any compliance audits conducted by department.
- Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.
- 2 years of experience in trade, compliance, logistics, or related field preferred.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- High attention to detail.