Customs Compliance Specialist II

Job Title: Customs Compliance Specialist II

Pay Rate: $38.19/Hr

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Charlotte, NC, Orlando, FL, or Houston, TX

Shift: 1st Shift

This position is for the Power/Energy division.

We are looking for a Customs Compliance Specialist II who will provide guidance relating to US Customs processes, as well as facilitate transactional support for US imports and exports.

• 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

Requirements:

• 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