Customs Trade Compliance Expert

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to all applicable import/export and PGA requirement and regulations, including CFR, HTSUS, EAR, and ITAR
• Act as the primary point of contact for customs clearance processes
• File entries through the Automated Broker Interface (ABI) in compliance with CBP regulations
• Supervise classification processes for HTS, Schedule B, ECCN, and HSC to maximize duty savings
• Establish and lead Duty Drawback Program
• Apply and maintain company Import and Export Licenses and Permits
• Conduct compliance audits and lead corrective action plans
• Coordinate release and delivery of shipments with customs, freight forwarders, and carriers
• Maintain required documentation for audit readiness and CBP recordkeeping
• Stay current with regulatory changes from CBP and Partner Government Agencies (FDA, USDA, EPA, etc.)
• Identify and address risks related to trade compliance and restricted-party transactions

Requirements

• U.S. Customs Broker License, CCS, or CES certification
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in trade compliance with focus on duty drawback
• Solid knowledge of Import/Export Regulations and Product Classification
• Proven expertise in U.S. import/export procedures
• Strong working knowledge of ACE and ABI systems
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and customs brokerage software (e.g., Mercury/ITS, CargoWise, Descartes)

Preferred Qualifications

• Success tracking records of establishing and maintaining a Duty Drawback program
• Experience filing import entries using ABI-approved vendor portals
• Background in customs audits or post-entry corrections (PSC, protests)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match (vests on day one)
• Paid parental leave after three months
• Paid time off including vacation, personal, sick, and floating holidays
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage
• Commuter benefits and well-being initiatives