Compliance Specialist $68,000 - $80,000/ Yr.

As the largest machine tool builder in the western world, we need world-class talent in all of our departments. And we’re not just looking for people for the production floor. Haas is a very vertically integrated company, with a wide range of high-tech career opportunities available.

Oh, and yes, we are the same Haas that owns the Stewart-Haas Racing NASCAR teams, and the Haas F1 Team from the Netflix series: Drive to Survive.

Summary

The Compliance Specialist will ensure that Haas Automation operations comply with relevant laws, regulations, and policies with regard to the import/export of products. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop, update and implement policies and procedures to achieve compliance with U.S. Customs and trade regulations.
• Oversee the HTS classification process for all products, country of origin determinations, FTAs, ADD/CVD/Section duty assessments and valuation to ensure accurate payment of duties and taxes to U.S. Customs.
• Develop internal programs and workflow processes which support compliance.
• Work closely with purchasing, engineering, logistics and accounts payable for each business group, as well as with customs brokers and freight forwarders to ensure compliance.
• Perform quarterly audits of import and export transactions to ensure continued compliance with U.S. customs and any other government regulatory agencies/requirements and provide summary reports to management.
• Conduct US Harmonized Tariff Schedule reviews and maintain database of classifications.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of current U.S. Customs and trade control laws and regulations.
• Oversee the accuracy and timeliness of all U.S. Customs entries.
• Daily submissions of Importer Security Filings transactions.
• Assist purchasing/engineering professional by providing technical support.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job does not have any supervisory activities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty adequately. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Some knowledge of U.S. Customs and trade regulations
• Some knowledge of HTS classifications, valuation, and ACE
• Project management and change management skills

Desired Qualifications

• Licensed Customs Broker / Certified Customs Specialist a plus
• Mandarin speaking is a plus, but not required

Education

Bachelor's Degree BA/BS/BFA/BSA from a four-year college or university is required, plus additional related experience, training and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Preferred Major

International Business

Minimum Years of Experience

0-1 years