What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trade Compliance Specialist position at Knapp Inc?
WHO WE ARE
KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation.
The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in the sectors healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry and service. We live and breathe automation. We, more than 8,000 employees of the KNAPP Group across over 60 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented intralogistics industry, are dedicated to making complexity simple.
One of KNAPP’s primary goals is to use continuous innovation to drive warehouse automation forward, always with the specific needs of the customers in mind. KNAPP Group’s unrelenting development activity is evident in everything from automated order picking systems and continuing refinement of container handling technology to its state-of-the-art, industry leading software solutions.
WHAT YOU GET TO DO
The Trade Compliance Analyst supports daily import and logistics operations and ensure compliance with U.S. Customs regulations. This role will work closely with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and compliant imports.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, candidate must be able to perform essential functions satisfactorily, as well as other duties assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable candidate with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Engage with customs brokers and freight forwarders to ensure timely and compliant shipments and entry filings
- Monitor shipment volume and supplier routing
- Review and validate customs entries for accuracy, including classification, valuation, and documentation.
- Monitor broker and freight forwarder performance and escalate discrepancies or compliance concerns as needed
- Assist with shipping document validation, including HTS classification and valuation
- Assist in centralizing compliance data across systems and workflows
- Support additional trade compliance and logistics programs as assigned
WHAT YOU HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree relevant to the role
- 0-3 years of experience
- Strong attention to detail and data management skills
- Communication and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with ERP systems, SharePoint, or document repositories
- Proficient in Excel (data analytics and basic analysis)
WHAT YOU WILL GET
- 2 remote days per week
- Half day Fridays
- A beautiful new, state-of-the-art, office complex in Kennesaw, GA
- Industry competitive compensation
- Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
- 401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Parental Leave
- Subsidized Daycare
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Subsidized food delivery
- Monthly celebrations
- Quarterly employee events
- Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability and volunteering
KNAPP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other basis protected by law.
Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug-free workplace policy is required. All candidates will be subject to drug-screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug-free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during “off-hours.”