Import Compliance Coordinator - PrideStaff

Import Compliance Coordinator

Our Client provides customers with an unparalleled suite of scalable and flexible supply chain solutions. Supported by 1,200+ forward-thinking employees, we specialize in 3PL, 4PL, sustainability, technology, contract logistics, packaging design and optimization, and raw materials management. Since 1987, we have grown into a $1.3 billion company with a presence in 27 countries and industry expertise in fashion and apparel, consumer goods, healthcare, energy, and industrials.

Import Compliance Coordinator

Apply advanced knowledge of regulations and requirements to support business requirements. Establish and maintain localized export procedures and ensure local business awareness and compliance with these requirements. Provide regional subject matter expertise on Schedule B interpretation and designation, export licensing, documentation, and reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Trouble shooting of issues in Freight Forwarding Software (CargoWise1) related to data exchange with regulatory agencies
• Keep current with regulatory requirements and changes; update and train staff
• Monitor operational activities and perform periodic audits to ensure regulatory compliance
• Maintain good standing with government agencies
• Research of data records to ensure information is correct
• Correspondence with various offices to clarify accuracy of information
• On board new accounts for brokerage with sales team and branches
• Classification of merchandise for US Customs and Participating Government Agencies
• Maintain import organization customers product master file
• Respond to all CF-29 (Notice of Actions) , CF-28 (Request for Information), Informed Compliances and any other post entries inquiries from CBP within the required time frame and maintain all records in accordance CBP Rules and Regulations
• Apply advanced knowledge of regulations and requirements to support business requirements. Establish and maintain localized import and export procedures and ensure local business awareness and compliance with these requirements. Provide regional subject matter expertise on tariff code interpretation and designation, preferential trade programs, local licensing, documentation, and reporting

Required Skills and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work autonomously
• Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret legal and regulatory documents

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or at least 5+ years of import and brokerage compliance
• US Licensed Customs Broker preferred
• 5+ years of working Knowledge of CBP and related Government importing and Customs regulations.
• 5+ years of experience in international supply chain environment

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 Per Year