Import​/Export Compliance Specialist

Overview

Under general supervision and reporting to the Director of Operations, the Import Compliance Specialist is responsible for maintaining and executing the import compliance program, including auditing cargo manifests, and communicating with shipping- and freight-forwarders. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, standards, regulations, and policies related to product safety across product categories. Work closely with business partners to resolve issues and prevent violations as well as maintain and enforce the corporate product safety program.

• Provide regulatory guidance to internal customers.
• Manage daily import/export activities including interaction with customs brokers & freight forwarders.
• Review potential exports to determine the proper export authorization.
• Classify products for import & export, including USML, ECCN, Harmonized Tariff Schedule codes and Country of Origin.
• Interface with internal functions (Program Management, Supply Chain) to ensure all work processes are in compliance with U.S. trade regulations.
• Draft and update procedures, instructions, forms, and templates.
• Provide compliance trainings to internal customers.
• Conduct investigations into potential compliance issues.
• Conduct audits and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with compliance team on various projects, conferences, audits, assessments, reports, etc.
• Provide guidance and assistance on a broad range of import/export compliance matters, including documentation, export licensing, access controls, recordkeeping, classification, origin determination, customs valuation, post summary corrections, partner government agencies, screening/KYC, incoterms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• US Census Foreign Trade Schedule B system
• US International Trade Commission HTS online reference tool

• Proficiency with ACE portal desired relevant to both import and export activities
• Fluent English – reading and writing required
• Professionalism, integrity, and exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Time management skills (have the ability to set priorities)
• Excellent computer skills: SAP, MS Office Suite and Share Point
• Demonstrate problem solving and analytical skills required
• Knowledge of basic computer skills, include basic Excel skills – must pass Excel test

• Communicate effectively and appropriately.
• Work collaboratively in a cross‑functional team environment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Pass pre‑hire background check including DMV and credit screening.
• Pass Pre‑hire Drug Screening Supervision Received.
• The work is performed under general supervision.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

• Bachelor's Degree Required and 4+ years of relevant experience and practical knowledge in US import compliance.
• License Customs Broker, Preferred.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams) and similar software applications.
• Knowledge of the FTR, CBP regulations, ITAR and EAR.
• Experience with export classification, export authorization determination, export licensing, access controls, tariff classification, country of origin determination, customs valuation, broker and forwarder management, post summary corrections, Automated Commercial Environment.
• Audits.

Incumbents must perform work in an efficient, effective, and timely manner with minimal direction. Incumbents are required to participate in assigned physical activities which may include light lifting and sitting for prolonged periods of time. Vision sufficient to read printed documents, computer screens, and observe behavior of others. Typical office conditions, working with the SMS team and external customers. Typical hours Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.;

occasional extended hours and weekend overtime. The employee may occasionally use hands or fingers for objects, tools, or controls. May need to stand, walk (≈1–2 miles a day), sit, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Employee may occasionally drive long distances to…