Sr Customs Compliance Specialist

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- Michigan
- Livonia time type:
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** Job Description
** Lead and execute U.S. Customs and trade compliance activities for import operations, with primary responsibility for tariff classification, country of origin determinations, anti-dumping and countervailing duty case administration, and Lacey Act compliance. Serve as a subject matter expert on customs regulations and provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams on trade compliance matters.
** PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
*** Lead HTS tariff classification activities, including classification research, binding ruling analysis, and maintenance of the company's classification database
* Conduct country of origin determinations applying substantial transformation analysis and applicable rules of origin under free trade agreements
* Administer anti-dumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) compliance programs, shipment tracking, case documentation, and regulatory reporting
* Manage Lacey Act compliance activities, including harvest affidavit verification, species identification, and supply chain due diligence documentation.
* Oversee customs broker relationships, including performance monitoring, billing reconciliation, and issue resolution with third-party brokers
* Conduct in-depth monthly entry audits and lead post-entry reviews to ensure import compliance; prepare and file Prior Disclosures and Protests as needed
* Manage ACE Trade Accounts, including running reports and maintaining internal tracking logs for liquidation, refunds, and CBP requests (CF-28s, CF-29s)
* Administer customs bond programs and coordinate Periodic Monthly Statement (PMS) processing with Accounting/Finance
* Monitor regulatory changes across tariff programs (Section 301, Section 232, IEEPA, AD/CVD) and assess operational and financial impact to the business
* Manage Free Trade Agreement (FTA) certificate solicitation and verification programs; conduct certificate of origin audits
* Provide technical guidance to Purchasing, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams on duty rates, landed cost calculations, and compliance requirements
* Support supplier compliance audit programs, including Supplier Business Practices (SBP) audits and supply chain mapping initiatives
* Develop and maintain compliance procedures, training materials, and internal control documentation
** ESSENTIAL

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

*** Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation required;
Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) strongly preferred
* Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
* 5+ years of hands-on experience in customs compliance, trade compliance, or customs brokerage for an importer or licensed customs broker
* Demonstrated expertise in HTS tariff classification, including application of the General Rules of Interpretation and use of binding rulings
* Strong working knowledge of country-of-origin (COO) rules, substantial transformation analysis, and free trade agreement (FTA) qualification
* Experience administering anti-dumping and countervailing duty cases, including familiarity with scope rulings, certifications, and EAPA investigations
* Knowledge of Lacey Act requirements, including plant product declarations and supply chain due diligence
* Proficiency with ACE and customs broker portal systems
* Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP functions
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
* Demonstrated ability to build positive partnerships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
** PREFERRED

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

*** Active Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) in good standing
* Experience in the lumber, wood…