Planning; Import Advisor; Hybrid TX or AZ

Planning Advisor Responsible For HTS And FTAs And Import Advisor

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity.

The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services team:

Enterprise Services Customs Operations (ESCO) is looking for a professional with experience executing Customs compliance and operations work in an exporter/importer environment (preferred) or experience with Customs Brokerage, Freight Forwarding, Department of State & Commerce Licensing, policy, or government relations field in Customs Brokerage to fill the role of Planning Advisor responsible for HTS and FTAs and Import Advisor. This position will plan, organize, and implement day-to-day import transactions to achieve targeted results in a fast paced and challenging environment.

This person must be a team player who is willing to learn and adapt to the company's business needs. This role serves as a HTS and FTA Import declaration primary point of contact for one or more businesses.

What You Will Do

• Ensures compliant and timely submission of import and export declaration filings by providing HTS
• Translates regulatory declaration requirements into comprehensive easy-to-understand consultative guidance to ensure compliance and facilitate shipment execution
• Works with internal programs and functions such as Global Trade, Shipping, Receiving, International Logistics, Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders
• Reviews valuation, country of origin and product related information obtained for accuracy
• Generates the required documentation necessary for Import broker instructions using SAP-based and other systems
• Manages customer expectations through collaboration, complete record keeping packages, and management of licensing HTS or FTA requirements
• Assesses the accuracy of documentation provided by freight forwarders
• Operates in accordance with standard operating procedures. Recommends updates to processes and tools to accommodate compliant and facilitative goods flow
• Represents the organization as primary contact for import declaration filings HTS and FTAs with internal customers and third-party service providers

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of experience Customs Compliance and Operations work in an exporter/importer environment or Customs Brokerage, Freight Forwarding, Department of State & Commerce Licensing, policy, or government relations field or an advanced degree and 3 years relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience working with Customs Compliance Regulations (domestic/global import/export) and application of export/import trade regulations
• Experience reviewing product specifications, drawings and multi-level Bills of Material (BOMs)
• Demonstrated experience applying GRIs and their application, experience writing HS substantiations
• Experience with FTAs, including qualification using either tariff shift or regional value content
• Experience with Partner Government Agency requirements

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working with Classified shipments, Transportation Plans and/or NOC's HTSUS Chapters 84/85
• Microsoft Office applications, SAP based systems
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) and/or Certified Export Specialist (CES)
• Familiar with ABI, ACE, DDTC, HTS, export/import valuation, Other Government Agency requirements, Free Trade Agreements and CBP processes, U.S. Government import regulations to generate compliant import declaration filings
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to respond efficiently and effectively to time-critical issues with competing / conflicting priorities. Excellent customer relationship/interpersonal skills with a strong sense of urgency and ability to adapt to change

What We Offer

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.