A Compliance Officer or Analyst monitors internal compliance with company policies and also company compliance with local, state and federal laws. Reviews company documents, including contracts and marketing materials; communicates with employees and develops training and internal policy materials.
The Compliance Specialist II (Import) role is vital to ensuring adherence to customs and trade standards as well and regulatory laws across our U.S. The primary purpose of this role is to develop and implement these standards, oversee drawback claims, and provide strategic feedback in customs and foreign trade.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties Summary:
Import transactions, including issuance of clearance instructions, monitoring, record keeping and auditing. Identify and file duty drawback claims and establish record keeping system for this. Reconcile entry discrepancies, submit post-entry adjustments, and protests as required. Research and audit import / export invoices and reconcile discrepancies in accordance with the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). Drive the implementation of new laws and compliance processes through project management, including leading meetings, documenting progress, and addressing questions. Stay current with CBP, USTR, USDA, FDA, FTC, state requirements, and Prop 65 compliance. Interface with customs brokers, suppliers and service providers to ensure consistency with defined import/export processes. Respond to inquiries from customs brokers, government agencies, customers and vendors. Work with internal team members to support and provide guidance on international trade and regulatory compliance. Provide compliance guidance and support for internal team members. Work with international affiliates to ensure import certificates and supporting documentation are in place. Review product descriptions and technical data to determine import classification and record keeping related to import compliance. Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications Requirements:
10-15 years of experience with import/export compliance with an emphasis on duty drawback claims, regulatory compliance and project management. Strong Microsoft Office experience. Especially strong Excel skills including being able to create a V-Lookup. Self-starter, with strong critical and analytical and problem-solving skills Strong communication skills and attention to detail. Demonstrated leadership in identifying process inefficiencies and driving the creation and execution of standardized procedures across teams.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance
Experience:
Duty Drawback:
5 years (Preferred)
Microsoft Excel:
2 years (Required) Import Compliance experience or knowledge of CFR 19: 10 years (Required) Ability to
