Customs Specialist

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Trade Compliance- Export

Location: 48 Woerd Avenue Suite 105, Waltham, MA 02453

Duration: 12 months

Position Type: Hourly contract Position (W2 only)

Note:

This is a hybrid role and is expected to be onsite 1 to 2 days per month, more if needed. Must be able to meet ITAR requirement Looking for someone that understand

Job Description:

• The Senior Specialist, Trade Compliance- Export will support business operations by executing the company's export policies and procedures with a specific emphasis on, Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) classifications. This person works with the Trade Compliance organization to determine export classification assessments, and country of origin determination to include but not limited to RPS screening and recordkeeping. Periodically support import team activities as needed. Work cross-functionally with EVIDENT team members around the globe to ensure compliance with U.S. and international import regulations.

Job Duties:

• Collaborate with sourcing, engineering and other departments to correctly assess for jurisdiction classification, Country of Origin under the ITAR/EAR regulations.
• Analyze, research and assign the appropriate, Commerce Control List (CCL) and United States Munitions List (USML) classifications and Country of Origin for all Olympus materials.
• Maintain required records according to regulatory requirements and company policy.
• Conduct, assess and monitor RPS screening database.
• Apply for appropriate Export Licenses as required.
• Assist in audits and close out of export and EEI activity.
• Update and maintain records for the Trade Compliance team.
• Develop Work Instructions for both export and import processes.
• Assist in documentation/data gathering requirements related to export import matters to include, assisting in research and preparation of documentation in response to government agencies inquiries.
• Develop reports, metrics related to KPI's for the Trade Compliance team.
• Manage and maintain updates to the Export and HTS classifications, in the ERP systems, to include but not limited to management of Teams files and folders.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications--

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/ BS Business Degree/Business Administration/Supply Chain. Relevant experience may be considered as substitution for degree.
• 4 years related experience required
• Proficient in Classification (EAR/CCL, ITAR/USML), Recordkeeping, Valuation, Country of Origin and other areas.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office platform, NetSuite, Visual.
• Knowledge of U.S. and Canadian Trade Regulations Electronic Export Information (EEI) filing.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office platform.
• Must be able to analyze large amounts of data using Excel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• ITAR/EAR and related regulatory knowledge.
• Familiarity with restricted party screening.
• Knowledge of U.S. Trade Regulations including regulations applicable to BIS, OFAC, DDTC, CFR 19, CFR 15 DDTC and the U.S. Census.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a highly organized, self-managed individual who works independently with the ability to support others and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyze complex situation, identify gaps in processes and operationalize trade compliance guidelines