Customs and Trade Senior Specialist

Job Summary

The Customs and Trade Senior Specialist supports and is responsible for all customs related operations with import, export, and other trade/customs laws, rules, and regulation within US, CA, and MX. The Hillman Group is a growing and fast-paced company with multiple locations across North America. This role serves as a subject matter expert for Trade Operations for our divisions and brands. This role will work with cross-functional teams at multiple locations to support customs & trade and compliance initiatives.

Essential Job Functions *

• Complete classifications for new and existing products for North America. Ensure compliance with all import/export regulations (Classification, Valuation, Country of Origin, ADD/CVD, Country of Melt and Pour (Steel) and Country of Smelt and Cast (Aluminum)
• Update and maintain a classification database that includes a rationale for each classification in accordance with the General Rules of Interpretation (US &Canada), and communicate any changes in classifications to the Customs & Trade Manager, Customs Broker (PSC/Disclosure), and Data Management
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Steel/Alum Tariffs (SEC232), and Reciprocal Tariffs – stay up to date with ongoing changes
• Promptly handle requests from the Customs Broker to prevent delays at time of entry, audit US & Canada entry files for accuracy and ensure entry records are being stored in accordance with US & Canada Customs Regulations
• Understand the impact of ADD/CVD in the US and SIMA in Canada, complete Country of Origin and USMCA requests, provide support for requests from government bodies such as CBP, CBSA, and Department of Commerce
• Validate the Country of Origin for goods being exported, maintain records of export documents, assist in the Aviso and UVA process in Mexico
• Work with internal teams in identifying new procedures and methods to expedite the import/export laws, regulations, administrative practices, and supply chain security
• Develop a process for denied party screening for all Hillman customers and vendors, drive continuous improvement within the import/export process to reduce cost and entry time, and monitor and report on developments related to customs and trade compliance
• Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, and a driven problem-solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks promptly
• Provides support on additional assignments to ensure overall success of the team and company
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
  
  

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

• 7 plus years’ relevant work experience in customs and trade/brokerage
• LCB Preferred
• CCS Preferred
  
  

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Background in the fastener industry is preferred, but not required
• Proficiency with MS Excel and data management, ability to process large data sets, identify abnormalities, challenges, or areas of attention
• Ability to function both in a team and individual setting with the ability to shift priorities as required
  
  

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work Environment

Office Office setting. Seldom exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Loud working environment of the shop area. Functional vision and hearing required.

Physical Demands

Office Sedentary.

The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.