Import Customs Specialist#26-08985

$45.64-$50.00 per hour

Alpharetta, GA

Hybrid Job Description

At-a-Glance:

Are you ready to build your career by joining a multi-national MedTech organization. If so, our client is hiring an Import Customs Specialist.

Position Type:

Contract

Hybrid

Required:

Knowledge of U.S. import regulations and customs processes

Understanding of customs entry requirements, tariff classification, valuation, and country of origin principles

Working knowledge of USMCA certification requirements and free trade agreement administration

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel)

Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment

Customer service mindset with a commitment to operational excellence and compliance

Understanding of current events in the importing sector of the United States

Experience with broker management

Understanding of entry operations guidelines when entering the US

Ability to assign an HTS to a product

Responsibilities:

Support U.S. Customs team in executing import compliance and customs operations activities

Monitor import transactions for compliance with CBP regulations and internal policies

Review and maintain tariff classifications (HTS), customs valuation information, and import documentation

Assist with data analysis and compliance monitoring initiatives

Investigate and support resolution of customs clearance delays, shipment holds, and entry discrepancies

Maintain compliance documentation and support audit readiness activities

Collaborate with Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance, and other business functions for customs compliance activities

Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance compliance, operational efficiency, and data quality

Monitor regulatory changes and escalate potential compliance concerns to leadership

Support administration of USMCA and other Free Trade Agreement programs

Review and maintain supplier USMCA certifications and supporting documentation

Assist with supplier solicitation efforts and record retention requirements related to USMCA claims

Support qualification reviews and validation of information required for preferential duty treatment

Maintain knowledge of USMCA certification requirements, rules of origin, and documentation standards

Partner with internal stakeholders to maximize compliant utilization of USMCA benefits

Preferences:

3-5 years of recent Import Compliance, Customs, Customs Brokerage, Entry Writer, or Trade Compliance experience

Local to the Alpharetta, GA area and able to attend onsite training; hybrid/remote after training

Degree preferred in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade, Business, or related field

Experience with HTS classification, U.S. Customs (CBP) regulations, customs entries, broker management, and import compliance

USMCA qualification, rules of origin, tariff stacking, customs audits, duty optimization, Customs Broker or Entry Writer experience

Strong Excel, communication, analytical, and multitasking skills with the ability to work across multiple customs compliance functions

Demonstrated employment stability and a record of successfully completing prior assignments are strongly preferred

Get in

Touch:

We want to hear from you! If you think you'd be a good match, submit your resume and reach out to Simran at (551) 277-4514 to learn more. #LI-VK1

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