Customs Compliance Coordinator

The Customs Compliance Coordinator supports our distribution operations. This role focuses on ensuring accurate trade data capture, resolving country of origin (COO) conflicts, maintaining compliance export workflows, and managing records related to preferential trade programs. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to collaborate across teams. This is an excellent opportunity for an internal candidate looking to transition into trade compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES. Other Duties May Be Assigned.

• Export Data Validation:
• Review inbound/outbound shipments and documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
• Identify missing or inconsistent trade data (e.g., COO, classification, licensing information).
• Resolve trade data and related requirement conflicts and other documentation discrepancies by coordinating with Traffic, internal teams, or other stakeholders.
• Escalate unresolved issues to the Trade Compliance Manager or relevant team member.

• Trade Data Collection & Records Maintenance:
• Collect, verify, and maintain supporting trade data records for shipments, including documentation for USMCA, other preferential trade agreements, and tariff-related programs.
• Ensure proper documentation is retained to support compliance, audits, and claims for preferential duty treatment.

• Reporting & Analysis:
• Generate and maintain regular reports on missing or incomplete trade data.
• Track trends in data discrepancies and recommend process improvements to minimize errors.

• Support & Backup:
• Provide backup support to other members of the Trade Compliance team, including assisting with import/export documentation, classification, and screening workflows.
• Assist with ad hoc compliance projects as needed.

• Documentation & Recordkeeping:
• Maintain accurate records of all compliance-related actions and communications.
• Ensure documentation supports internal audits, regulatory requirements, and preferential trade program verification.
  

Skills

Key Competencies:

• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Proactive problem-solver
• Team player with a collaborative mindset
• Adaptable and able to handle changing priorities
• Strong commitment to compliance and process integrity
• Intrinsically motivated self-starter committed to learning new material
• Must be a US Citizen due to Naval Contractual
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools.
• Ability to work independently and
  
  

Preferred Knowledge

• Familiarity with country of origin, classification, or trade documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of USMCA and other preferential trade agreements is a plus.
• Exposure to ERP systems or compliance software is a plus.
  
  

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job the employee is often required to stand, sit, use computers, read, write, type, use copy machines, file paperwork, use telephones, and utilize written and oral communication to interact with clients, co-workers, and customers. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

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