SMS Staffing Inc is Hiring Immediately.
Job Title: Customs/Trade Technician
Job Location: North Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Job Type: Contract (possible extension or conversion)
Pay: Starts at $27.00 an hour
Shift Structure: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; ONSITE, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
About the Role:

• Possess and apply a basic understanding and working knowledge of US import/export regulations and requirements to support business needs.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the client company’s internal control framework for customs and trade and apply it to daily activities in a way that protects the client company from risk exposure and penalties.
• Troubleshoot import delays and ensure timely and accurate response to Broker Requests for Information for shipments detained during clearance through US Customs, FDA, USDA and other government agencies. Untimely or inaccurate responses to the client company’s broker directly result in supply chain delays, increased costs, and potential fines, penalties and/or product seizures.
• Conduct compliance spot-checks of sites/divisions to ensure compliance with corporate post-entry and post-export review requirements.
• Conduct monthly risk targeting analysis of US import/export data to identify potential data anomalies, compliance concerns, and cost-savings opportunities.
• Investigate issues and report findings and concerns to the Manager/Director.
• Ensure implementation and close-out of corrective actions by the division.

About You: The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• An Associate's Degree or Bachelor’s degree.
• Import/export custom regulation experience -19 and 15 CFR of FDA, USDA
• HTS classification experience
• Minimum 2 years experience in imports. Export experience a plus
• Detail oriented
• Strong/effective written and oral communication skills
• Able to multitask

Benefits: At our client company, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career.

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities.

Come join the SMS team! It takes more than top-notch facilities, modern equipment, and innovative technologies to become our customer’s most trusted supplier. It takes people who are committed to our customer’s success and who are willing to go the extra mile to get the job done right.