What are the responsibilities and job description for the International Trade Compliance Specialist position at Phoenix Contact?
Job Summary
The International Trade Compliance Specialist plays a vital role in managing daily import operations and ensuring full regulatory compliance. This position works closely with customs brokers and cross-functional teams to maintain accurate import data at both the product and shipment levels.
Responsibilities
- Review and validate product classifications under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS).
- Review new parts set ups and add import information.
- Monitor customs bond sufficiency and ensure compliance.
- Extract and analyze reports from the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE).
- Identify and communicate discrepancies to customs brokers.
- Support Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) security initiatives.
- Audit import transactions and product data for accuracy and completeness.
- Monitor items for Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties (AD/CVD) applicability.
- Prepare proforma invoices as required.
- Develop and maintain internal process documentation.
- Recommend and implement improvements to import procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
- Customs brokerage license is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of international trade regulations, including CTPAT, General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs), HTS classification, and AD/CVD.
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
- Proven ability to multitask, prioritize, and solve problems effectively.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Demonstrate initiative, accountability, and integrity.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on collaboration and relationship-building.
- Adaptability to change and a commitment to continuous learning and development.
Essential Job Functions
- Must be able to withstand long periods (up to 4 hours without a break)
- Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently.
- Must be able to work extended hours on a computer.
- Must be professional, ethical, and customer focused.
- Must be willing to travel internationally.
- Regular and on-time attendance.
- This is a hybrid position requiring at least three days in the office.
Perks & Benefits
Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and a generous time off package. There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave, life insurance, short & long-term disability, on-site gym access, health & wellbeing center, on-site café, walking trails, tuition assistance, and more!
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